Exploring the amphiphilicity of PEGylated gold nanorods: Mechanical phase transfer and self-assembly

Maixian Liu; Wing Cheung Law; Atcha Kopwitthaya; Xin Liu; Mark T. Swihart; Paras N. Prasad

doi:10.1039/c3cc45103h

Exploring the amphiphilicity of PEGylated gold nanorods: Mechanical phase transfer and self-assembly

Maixian Liu
, Wing Cheung Law
, Atcha Kopwitthaya
, Xin Liu
, Mark T. Swihart
, Paras N. Prasad

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Abstract

We introduce a mechanical approach to phase transfer of PEGylated gold nanorods. Amphiphilic PEG ligands can be switched between hydrophilic and hydrophobic states by applying mechanical force. PEG-GNRs in their hydrophobic state self-assemble into rings, a phenomenon previously observed only for GNRs capped with hydrophobic ligands.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	9350-9352
Number of pages	3
Journal	Chemical Communications
Volume	49
Issue number	81
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1039/c3cc45103h
Publication status	Published - 18 Oct 2013
Externally published	Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Catalysis
Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Ceramics and Composites
General Chemistry
Surfaces, Coatings and Films
Metals and Alloys
Materials Chemistry

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