Gold and silver nanostructures are appealing to many researchers in part because of their optical and catalytic applications.  While numerous methods for making nanoparticles of these two metals have been developed over the years, there are plenty room for the further development of new synthetic approaches or those methods resulting in nanostructures with new properties.  In this presentation, I present results from my group on 1) a new solution phase approach where the reaction can be self-regulated, and 2) new structures that possess much enhanced catalytic, mechanical and optical properties.  I will present evidence that the enhanced performance is closely related to the compositions and structures of gold or silver nanocrystals created.

New synthetic approaches to gold and silver nanostructures with enhanced properties

245th National Meeting (2013)

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