Abstract
A closer look: The growth mechanism of nanoparticles is difficult to elucidate by common UV/Vis and TEM methods, owing to ensemble averaging and 2D projection effects. Single-particle scattering spectra were now used to investigate the overgrowth of gold on gold/polystyrene nanoparticles. Three patterns are readily differentiated, and corresponding overgrowth mechanisms are proposed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4633-4636 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 20 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 9 May 2011 |
Keywords
- dark-field microscopy
- nanoparticles
- organic-inorganic hybrid composites
- overgrowth
- real-time monitoring