Complete separation of triangular gold nanoplates through selective precipitation under CTAB micelles in aqueous solution

Chem Commun (Camb). 2010 May 14;46(18):3164-6. doi: 10.1039/c001574a. Epub 2010 Mar 12.

Abstract

Triangular gold nanoplates in CTAB solution were selectively precipitated on a glass wall in ambient conditions and the nanoplates could be easily recovered by a brief sonication.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cetrimonium
  • Cetrimonium Compounds / chemistry*
  • Chemical Precipitation*
  • Gold / chemistry*
  • Metal Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Metal Nanoparticles / ultrastructure
  • Micelles
  • Water / chemistry

Substances

  • Cetrimonium Compounds
  • Micelles
  • Water
  • Gold
  • Cetrimonium