Near-infrared light-responsive vesicles of Au nanoflowers

Chem Commun (Camb). 2013 Jan 21;49(6):576-8. doi: 10.1039/c2cc37322j. Epub 2012 Dec 5.

Abstract

This communication reports the amphiphilic block copolymer driven self-assembly of Au nanoflowers into nanoparticle vesicles and the near-infrared light triggered release of hydrophilic molecules encapsulated in vesicles.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Gold / chemistry*
  • Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions
  • Infrared Rays*
  • Metal Nanoparticles / chemistry
  • Nanostructures / chemistry*
  • Nanostructures / ultrastructure
  • Polymers / chemistry
  • Rhodamines / chemistry
  • Spectrometry, Fluorescence

Substances

  • Polymers
  • Rhodamines
  • Gold
  • rhodamine B