Fractal-like self-assembly of oligo(p-phenylene vinylene) capped gold nanoparticles

J Am Chem Soc. 2006 Jan 25;128(3):686-7. doi: 10.1021/ja056504k.

Abstract

Reversible interparticle self-organization is reported for gold nanoparticles functionalized with an oligo(p-phenylene vinylene) moiety in butanol. The aggregates show a clear melting temperature at 80 degrees C, and atomic force microscopy and transmission electron microscopy indicate a fractal-like organization of the particles.