In situ preparation of network forming gold nanoparticles in agarose hydrogels.
Gold nanoparticles are obtained by reduction of a Au(iii) precursor within an agarose hydrogel where they form percolating networks upon partial dehydration and shrinkage of the gel.
Faoucher
Erwan
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Centre for Nanoscale Science, Department of Chemistry, University of Liverpool, Crown Street, Liverpool, UK L69 7ZD.
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Paola
P
Black
Kate
K
Claridge
John B
JB
Gass
Mhairi
M
Romani
Simon
S
Bleloch
Andrew L
AL
Brust
Mathias
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