An Overview on Palladium Nanoparticles and their Usage in Textile Functionalization

Abstract

Nanoparticles (NPs) are tiny materials with a size ranges from 1 to 100 nm, which have a unique physical and chemical properties due to their high surface area and nano scale size. Metal nanoparticles, especially those of the noble metals, are of wide interest not only because of their large surface areas but also because of their specific functions and potential applications. Palladium NPs is one of these noble metal nanoparticles. Palladium NPs can be biosynthesized as well as chemical synthesis. Textiles can be finished with metal nanoparticles such as palladium NPs which exhibit functional properties such as antimicrobial activity and ultraviolet (UV) protection.