Mechanical nanosprings: induced coiling and uncoiling of ultrathin Au nanowires.
We report the controllable coiling of colloidal gold nanowires induced by the contraction of their polymer shells. The mechanical energy stored in this process can be released upon removal or swelling of the polymer shells.
Xu
Jun
J
Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637371.
Wang
Hong
H
Liu
Cuicui
C
Yang
Yanmei
Y
Chen
Tao
T
Wang
Yawen
Y
Wang
Feng
F
Liu
Xiaogang
X
Xing
Bengang
B
Chen
Hongyu
H
D000179:Acrylates / Q000737:chemistry*; D006046:Gold / Q000737:chemistry*; D053768:Metal Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry*; D010316:Particle Size; D011137:Polystyrenes / Q000737:chemistry*; D013499:Surface Properties
D000179:Acrylates; D011137:Polystyrenes; C509855:poly(styrene-b-acrylic acid); D006046:Gold