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.
Centre for Nanoscale Science, Department of Chemistry, University of Liverpool, Crown Street, Liverpool, UK L69 7ZD.
Erwan
E
Faoucher
Paola
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Nativo
Kate
K
Black
John B
JB
Claridge
Mhairi
M
Gass
Simon
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Romani
Andrew L
AL
Bleloch
Mathias
M
Brust