The surface functionalisation of gold nanoparticles with metal complexes.
The use of nanoparticles is now expanding well beyond the field of pure materials science. In particular, the modification of the surface functionality is playing a key role in catalysis, sensor applications and immobilisation of biomolecules. The use of coordinated metals on the outer surface of gold nanoparticles is the focus of this short article.
Wilton-Ely
James D E T
JD
Chemistry Research Laboratory, University of Oxford, Mansfield Road, Oxford, UK. james.wilton-ely@chem.ox.ac.uk