Seed-directed synthesis of chiroptically active Au nanocrystals of varied symmetries
Jack S. Googasian, George R. Lewis, Zachary J. Woessner, Emilie Ringe, Sara E. Skrabalak
Abstract
Chiral plasmonic nanocrystals with varied symmetries were synthesized by l -glutathione-guided overgrowth from Au tetrahedra, nanoplates, and octahedra, highlighting the importance of chiral molecule adsorption at transient kink sites.
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NanocrystalChirality (physics)OctahedronTetrahedronHomogeneous spaceMaterials scienceSymmetry (geometry)MoleculePlasmonLocal symmetryNanotechnologyAdsorptionChemical physicsCrystallographyChiral symmetryChemistryCrystal structurePhysicsPhysical chemistryOptoelectronicsOrganic chemistryGeometryMathematicsQuantum mechanicsQuarkNambu–Jona-Lasinio modelNanocluster Synthesis and ApplicationsGold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and ApplicationsAdvanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques