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High-yield synthesis of multi-branched gold nanoparticles and their surface-enhanced Raman scattering properties
- Source :
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Journal of Colloid & Interface Science . Jan2009, Vol. 329 Issue 1, p97-102. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Abstract: Multi-branched gold nanoparticles were synthesized in high-yield through the reduction of HAuCl4 by using hydrazine as a reducing agent. Practically 100% of the particles have numerous branches. The high reduction capability of hydrazine is found to be crucial for the formation of these branched gold nanoparticles. Their size can be controlled from 20 to 130 nm by varying the amounts of hydrazine. The prepared nanoparticles exhibit efficient surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) properties and the SERS activity of the particles depends on the aspect ratio of their branches, which are most likely related to a great increase in the localized electromagnetic field enhancement from their unique sharp surface features arising from the branches. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00219797
- Volume :
- 329
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Colloid & Interface Science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 35164328
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2008.10.004