Size controlled formation of silver nanoparticles by direct bonding of ruthenium complexes bearing a terminal mono- or bi-pyridyl group

Chem Commun (Camb). 2005 Jan 21:(3):345-7. doi: 10.1039/b415309j. Epub 2004 Dec 8.

Abstract

Two polypyridyl ruthenium complexes containing either a terminal pyridine or phenanthroline group have been used to coat silver nanoparticles and control their size depending on the Ag/[RuII] ratio.

MeSH terms

  • 2,2'-Dipyridyl / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Nanostructures / chemistry*
  • Organometallic Compounds / chemistry*
  • Particle Size
  • Ruthenium / chemistry*
  • Silver / chemistry*

Substances

  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Silver
  • 2,2'-Dipyridyl
  • Ruthenium