Abstract
(Figure Presented) Controlled phase changes: Thermosensitive Au nanoparticles with tunable lower critical solution temperature have been prepared by coating the nanoparticles with a thermo- and pH-responsive hyperbranched polyelectrolyte. The globular, polyfunctional structure of the hyperbranched polymers offer new options to control phase-transition temperatures of the nanoparticles (see aggregation equilibrium in diagram).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2227-2230 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 7 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Catalysis
- General Chemistry
Keywords
- Aggregation
- Gold
- Hyperbranched polyelectrolytes
- Nanostructures
- Thermosensitivity