The intrinsic properties of metal ion complexes and metal crystal structures work in concert to control the formation, structure, and properties of the resulting nanomaterials.  We develop methods to study and leverage these interactions to produce tailored metallic and metal-like nanoparticles with dimensions spanning the nanoscale (1-100 nm). Here, we discuss how these properties may be used to access previously unobserved mixtures of metals, direct particle assemblies on-colloid, as well as tune and direct particle photoemission and downstream energy transfer.  Underpinning these studies is the development of analytical techniques to quantitatively track reagents during nanoparticle formation, as well as final particle electronic properties and surface chemistry. Taken together, these results provide important insights into the evolution and control of nanoparticle structure and performance, in addition to creating robust particle platforms for successful integration of these materials in a wide variety of downstream applications.

Controlling nanoarchitectures through holistic metal chemistry

ACS Spring Meeting 2021

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