Abstract
This paper describes a strategy for controlled nanoparticle dimerization by using a solid support approach. Two types of nanoparticles have been linked by using a 5-([2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine]-4′-yloxy)pentan-1-amine (terpy-amine) iron complex. The strategy includes two major steps: first, the monofunctionalization of individual nanoparticles with terpy-amine ligand molecules on a solid support, followed by release of monofunctionalized particles and subsequent dimerization. The versatility of the approach was demonstrated by dimerizing two different types of nanoparticles: spherical gold and cube-shaped iron oxide nanoparticles.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1434-1439 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | ACS Nano |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 24 Feb 2015 |
Keywords
- colloids
- dimerization
- nanoparticles
- nanostructures
- solid-state synthesis