Gold–copper oxide core–shell plasmonic nanoparticles: the effect of pH on shell stability and mechanistic insights into shell formation
Stephen F. Bartolucci, Asher C. Leff, Joshua A. Maurer
Abstract
Gold–Copper oxide core–shell nanoparticles of various shapes were synthesized, and the stability of the oxide shell was studied during pH cycling as well as the importance of ligands in shell formation.
Topics & Concepts
PlasmonSurface plasmon resonanceNanoparticleShell (structure)NanotechnologyColloidal goldCopperMaterials scienceColloidPlasmonic nanoparticlesOxideBiosensorDielectricChemistryOptoelectronicsMetallurgyOrganic chemistryComposite materialCopper-based nanomaterials and applicationsGold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and ApplicationsNanomaterials for catalytic reactions