Nano quartz crystals were used as substrates for the deposition of dopant silver nano particles, with the resulting surfaces analyzed using AFM techniques. The introduction of ions or impurities in the seeded crystal allows a controlled mechanism for which nanocrystal morphologies can be altered. Dopants, such as silver nano particles, provide a means of manipulating crystal growth in a way not seen in nature, useful in many areas of applied research. Although more research may need to be done, processes and techniques were refined as a result of this research that may lead to the further development of antibacterial quartz nano-crystals. Applications of these processes may lead to the development of antibacterial copper nanocrystals. Controlling the morphologies of nanocrystals provides the foundation for future development of nano-sized materials on modified crystal surfaces. In terms of future outlooks, the methodologies can be implemented in designing biologically sustainable nanomaterials for possible use in nanomedicine.<br/>

Observation and manipulation of silver on quartz nano-crystals

254th National Meeting (2017)

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