Compact microcubic structures platform based on self-assembly Prussian blue nanoparticles with highly tuneable conductivity

Phys Chem Chem Phys. 2010 Dec 21;12(47):15505-11. doi: 10.1039/c0cp00960a. Epub 2010 Oct 26.

Abstract

Control of molecular and supramolecular properties is used to obtain a new advanced hybrid material based on Prussian blue nanoparticles (PB NPs). This hybrid material is obtained through a self-assembled Layer-by-Layer (LbL) approach combining the advantageous features of β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) polysaccharides, PB NPs and poly(allylamine hydrochloride) from electrostatic interaction between the deposited layers. Transmission electronic microscopy images suggested that PB NPs were protected by β-CD polysaccharides that prevent the aggregation phenomena. In addition, as confirmed by scanning electronic microscopy images, it was found that PB NPs are organized in microcubic supramolecular like structures via a mesoscale self-assembly process. Interestingly, the 3-bilayer {PAH/PB-CD} film exhibited a higher density of microcubic structures and a high electrochemical response with PB sites available for redox reactions at a supramolecular level. By utilizing fewer bilayers and consequently less material deposition, the formed {PAH/PB-CD} multilayer films of a tuneable conductivity can be expected to have interesting future applications for host-guest like dependent electrochemical biosensing designs.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biosensing Techniques
  • Electrochemical Techniques
  • Electrodes
  • Ferrocyanides / chemistry*
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Nanoparticles / ultrastructure
  • Polyamines / chemistry
  • Static Electricity
  • beta-Cyclodextrins / chemistry

Substances

  • Ferrocyanides
  • Polyamines
  • beta-Cyclodextrins
  • polyallylamine
  • betadex
  • ferric ferrocyanide