RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article T1 Electrodeposition of silver nanoparticles in the presence of different complexing agents by time‐resolved Raman spectroelectrochemistry A1 Ibáñez Martínez, David A1 Izquierdo Bote, Daniel A1 Fernández Blanco, Ana Cristina A1 Heras Vidaurre, Aránzazu A1 Colina Santamaría, Álvaro K1 complexing agents K1 Raman spectroelectrochemistry K1 SERS K1 silver nanoparticles K1 UV–vis absorptionspectroelectrochemistry K1 Química analítica K1 Chemistry, Analytic AB Chemical and physical properties of metal nanoparticles (NPs) are determined not only by the synthesis method used to prepare them but also by the experimental conditions under the generation process takes place. One of the most important factors in the synthesis of NPs is the presence of complexing agents in the media that can change the size and shape of the NPs. The significant role of different complexing agents (cyanide, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, and ethylenediamine) in the electrochemical formation of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) has been analyzed by time-resolved Raman spectroelectrochemistry. Electrochemical and spectroscopic responses, obtained simultaneously, provide suitable information about the changes that occur on the platinum electrode surface during the AgNPs electrodeposition. The morphology of AgNPs has been analyzed by ultraviolet–visible absorption spectroelectrochemistry, providing additional information and a detailed view of the electrodeposition process. The influence of the complexing agent used to generate AgNPs has been studied analyzing the surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) effect of the modified substrate. Raman spectra show different SERS behavior depending on the complexing agent and therefore on the AgNPs generated. The relationship between SERS signals and the morphology of AgNPs has been displayed by scanning electron microscopy images. Time-resolved Raman spectroelectrochemistry confirms that chemical mechanism is necessary for SERS effect. PB Wiley YR 2018 FD 2018-03 LK http://hdl.handle.net/10259/4949 UL http://hdl.handle.net/10259/4949 LA eng NO Ministerio de Economía yCompetitividad (CTQ2014‐61914‐EXP, CTQ2014 ‐55583‐R, and CTQ2015‐71955‐REDT) and the Junta de Castillay León (BU033‐U16) DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Burgos RD 23-nov-2024