Assembly of TOPO-capped silver nanoparticles to multilayered films

Z. V. Saponjic, T. Rajh, N. M. Dimitrijevic

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Abstract

A method for transferring silver nanoparticles from aqueous solution into organic solvents such as toluene or hexane is described. The phase-transfer reagent, tri-n-octylphosphine oxide (TOPO) provides a capping shell around Ag particles that allows concentrating the nanoparticle dispersion in toluene, which is a prerequisite for successful 3D self-assembly. The dispersed particles in toluene are stable for at least six months. Self-assembly of highly concentrated TOPO-capped Ag particle sols results in multilayered mirror-like films on glass substrates.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationMaterials Syntheses
Subtitle of host publicationA Practical Guide
PublisherSpringer Vienna
Pages149-153
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9783211751244
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science
  • General Chemistry

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