title: Fractal-like self-assembly of oligo(p-phenylene vinylene) capped gold nanoparticles.
abstract: Reversible interparticle self-organization is reported for gold nanoparticles functionalized with an oligo(p-phenylene vinylene) moiety in butanol. The aggregates show a clear melting temperature at 80 degrees C, and atomic force microscopy and transmission electron microscopy indicate a fractal-like organization of the particles.
authors.affiliation: Laboratory of Macromolecular and Organic Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Jeroen
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: van Herrikhuyzen
authors.forename: René A J
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Janssen
authors.forename: E W
authors.initials: EW
authors.lastname: Meijer
authors.forename: Stefan C J
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Meskers
authors.forename: Albertus P H J
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Schenning