Synthesis of copper nanoparticles : An overview of the various methods

The synthesis of metal nanoparticles has received much attention due to their wide range of applications. Copper nanoparticles have attracted much attention due to their unique optical and electrical properties. Copper is relatively cheap in comparison to precious metals like gold and silver and also has high antibacterial properties. This review gives a brief overview of the available research works considering the synthesis of copper nanoparticles by chemical, physical, and biological methods.