Hi Kumar,

Yes, we can use such amines. It is because Zn atom of ZnO NPs has two vacant orbitals of 4p  so that two alkyl amine molecules (R-NH2) become possible to bind with the Zn atom through covalent coordination bonding forming (R-NH2)2ZnO NPs.

Thank you very much for your answers and input.

Yes we can use simple alkyl amines both as reacting reagent and as functionalizing group.

Definitely, you can go for alkyl amines for both reduction and functionality. But only with a few substrate like Zinc Nitrate, Zinc acetate. 

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