Visualization of gold nanoparticle self-assembly via TEM
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 - 08:30
in Physics & Chemistry
The self-assembly of gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) coated with specific organic ions in water was observed by Center for Nanoscale Materials staff in the Nanobio Interfaces, Electronic & Magnetic Materials & Devices, and Nanophotonics groups at the Argonne National Laboratory using in situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM) equipped with a liquid cell. The Au NPs formed one-dimensional chains within a few minutes.