Controlling the three-dimensional morphology of nanocrystals

Functionalized nanoparticles and applications

“…A vast variety of inorganic particles have been synthesized with different morphologies and chemical composition of the core endowing them with important properties. [1][2][3] Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have recently been of particular interest due to their optical, electronic and thermal properties which make them attractive candidates for various applications ranging from biological to physical.…”

Programming nanoparticle assembly

“…[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] Metal, semiconductor and magnetic nanoparticles of different shapes and sizes have been produced and are being currently explored in many applications across disciplines. Moreover, there was a great advance in new protocols to functionalize nanoparticles.…”

“…Gold nanoparticles can be easily prepared in different sizes and shapes and their surface chemistry is well-established to allow the development of advanced functionalities. 6,8,[30][31][32][33][34] The first method for nanoparticle organization involves the use of customized polyethylene glycols, which include diacetylene groups. 27 Diacetylene groups can be photo-polymerized once in close proximity to form organized structures.…”

Investigating the stability of DNA-coated gold nanoparticles

“…[1][2][3][4] Compared with other nanoparticles, AuNPs have been extensively used due to the progress in chemical methods to control their morphology, which results in the tunability of their optical and thermal properties. [5][6][7][8][9] In particular, gold nanospheres (AuNSs) are broadly utilized in applications due to their fast and facile synthesis, low cytotoxicity and ease of bioconjugation. 10 The surface of AuNPs can be readily modified with ligands containing groups, which bind to gold such as thiols, phosphines and amines.…”