title: The critical importance of size on thermoresponsive nanoparticle transition temperatures: gold and micelle-based polymer nanoparticles.
abstract: The synthesis and application of thermally-responsive macromolecules and nanoparticles relies on the underpinning control of their transition temperatures. The present study shows that two structurally diverse classes of nanoparticle have very strong diameter-dependent responses to temperature-stimuli, demonstrating that the exact size of the nanostructure can significantly impact its performance.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, University of Warwick, Gibbet Hill Road, Coventry, CV4 7AL, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Nga Sze
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Ieong
authors.forename: Konstantinos
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Brebis
authors.forename: Laura E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Daniel
authors.forename: Rachel K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: O'Reilly
authors.forename: Matthew I
authors.initials: MI
authors.lastname: Gibson