Single phase preparation of monodispersed silver nanoclusters using a unique electron transfer and cluster stabilising agent, triethylamine.
A simple and reproducible single phase preparation of 2.5 nm silver nanoclusters is described using silver benzoate along with triethylamine (TEA) and dodecanethiol (DDT); these spontaneously self-assemble to a two-dimensional array whereas in the absence of thiol only polydispersed nanoclusters are obtained.
Chaki
Nirmalya K
NK
Physical and Materials Chemistry Division, National Chemical Laboratory, Dr. Homi Bhaba Road, Pune 411008, India.
Sudrik
Surendra G
SG
Sonawane
Harikrishan R
HR
Vijayamohanan
K
K