Synthesis and characterization of quantum dot superlattices.
Gold nanoparticles have been synthesized using n-alkylthiol molecules as a passivating agent. By fixing the length of the thiol chain, it is possible to produce nanocrystal arrays, such as 1D chains, 2D arrays of chains and 3D crystals.
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Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Nucleares, Amsterdam 46-202, Hipódromo Condesa. 06100 Mexico, D.F., México.
Gutiérrez-Wing
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Santiago
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Ascencio
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Camacho
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D003460:Crystallization; D017979:Gold Colloid / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D036103:Nanotechnology / Q000379:methods*; D010316:Particle Size; D011789:Quantum Theory; D012666:Semiconductors; D013438:Sulfhydryl Compounds / Q000737:chemistry
D017979:Gold Colloid; D013438:Sulfhydryl Compounds