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An Improved Synthesis of High‐Aspect‐Ratio Gold Nanorods

2003; Volume: 15; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/adma.200390095

1521-4095

B.D. Busbee, Sherine O. Obare, Catherine J. Murphy,

Nanocluster Synthesis and Applications

By using seed‐mediation and careful control of pH , gold nanorods of high aspect ratio (∼ 18–25, 20 in the Figure) have been produced by surfactant‐directed synthesis. The yield is high (∼ 90 %) and the method can be readily adapted for scaling up.