I would like to synthesize stable Al NPs, preferably around 100 nm in diameter, but I have not been able to find much information in the literature. Any input would be appreciated.
synthesis of metallic NP can be done by various methods available in literature. But I recommend chemical reduction techniques for your work since it gives metallic nanoparticles from their salts. For Al NP synthesis, you can try electrochemical reduction methods or chemical reduction methods by using suitable reducing agents
You can prepare Al NPs by electric explosion of Al wire. You can see more about this method in: Gusev A. I., Rempel A. A. «Nanocrystalline Materials», Cambridge: Cambridge International Science Publishing, 2004.