title: Metal-Metal and π-π Interactions Directed End-to-End Assembly of Gold Nanorods.
abstract: The end-to-end aggregation of gold nanorods (GNRs) has been demonstrated to be directed by a thioacetate-containing alkynylplatinum(II) terpyridine complex. The in situ deprotected complex is preferentially attached at the ends of the gold nanorods (GNRs) and induce the aggregation of GNRs in an "end-to-end" manner by Pt···Pt and π-π interactions, which have been characterized by electron microscopy, energy dispersed X-ray (EDX) analysis, and UV-vis absorption spectroscopy. The assembly of the nanorods into chain-like nanostructures can be controlled by the concentration of the Pt(II) complexes.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Molecular Functional Materials (Areas of Excellence Scheme, University Grants Committee (Hong Kong)) and Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong , Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China.
authors.forename: Frankie Chi-Ming
authors.initials: FC
authors.lastname: Leung
authors.affiliation: Institute of Molecular Functional Materials (Areas of Excellence Scheme, University Grants Committee (Hong Kong)) and Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong , Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China.
authors.forename: Sammual Yu-Lut
authors.initials: SY
authors.lastname: Leung
authors.affiliation: Institute of Molecular Functional Materials (Areas of Excellence Scheme, University Grants Committee (Hong Kong)) and Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong , Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China.
authors.forename: Clive Yik-Sham
authors.initials: CY
authors.lastname: Chung
authors.affiliation: Institute of Molecular Functional Materials (Areas of Excellence Scheme, University Grants Committee (Hong Kong)) and Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong , Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China.
authors.forename: Vivian Wing-Wah
authors.initials: VW
authors.lastname: Yam