Single step electrochemical synthesis of hydrophilic/hydrophobic Ag5 and Ag6 blue luminescent clusters

Nanoscale. 2012 Dec 21;4(24):7632-5. doi: 10.1039/c2nr31994b. Epub 2012 Oct 15.

Abstract

Well-defined Ag(5) and Ag(6) dodecanethiol/tetrabutyl ammonium-protected clusters were prepared by a one-pot electrochemical method. Ag clusters show bright and photostable emissions. The presence of a dual capping renders the silver clusters soluble in both organic and aqueous solvents.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Electrochemical Techniques
  • Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions
  • Luminescent Measurements
  • Photoelectron Spectroscopy
  • Silver / chemistry*
  • Solvents / chemistry

Substances

  • Solvents
  • Silver