Reversible gold nanorod alignment in mechano-responsive elastomers
Pletsch H, Tebbe M, Dulle M, Foerster B, Fery A, Foerster S, Greiner A, Agarwal S (2015)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2015
Journal
Book Volume: 66
Pages Range: 167-172
DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2015.04.037
Abstract
Inspired by an increasing demand for stimuli-controlled assembly of nanostructures, mechano-responsive nanocomposites are designed with tremendous scope in material applications. Providing switchable properties by means of mechanical stimulation, elastomer-incorporated gold nanorods (AuNR) are presented herein. Stepless and reversible control over the orientational AuNR alignment - and therefore over macroscopic anisotropy - is exerted by uniaxial film elongation. In context of optical applications, substantial impact on the plasmonic properties within adjustable spectral ranges is demonstrated. Mechano-responsive nanocomposites with high thermal colloidal stability are prepared via a facile hetero-phase ligand exchange procedure where complete coverage of the AuNR surface with hydrophobic ligands is achieved.
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APA:
Pletsch, H., Tebbe, M., Dulle, M., Foerster, B., Fery, A., Foerster, S.,... Agarwal, S. (2015). Reversible gold nanorod alignment in mechano-responsive elastomers. Polymer, 66, 167-172. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2015.04.037
MLA:
Pletsch, Holger, et al. "Reversible gold nanorod alignment in mechano-responsive elastomers." Polymer 66 (2015): 167-172.
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