Fractal-like self-assembly of oligo(p-phenylene vinylene) capped gold nanoparticles.
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.
van Herrikhuyzen
Jeroen
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Laboratory of Macromolecular and Organic Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
Janssen
René A J
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Meijer
E W
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Meskers
Stefan C J
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Schenning
Albertus P H J
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