High-yield halide-free synthesis of biocompatible Au nanoplates

Chem Commun (Camb). 2016 Jan 7;52(2):398-401. doi: 10.1039/c5cc07957h. Epub 2015 Nov 2.

Abstract

We communicate an unconventional synthesis of Au nanoplates with high yield and excellent reproducibility through polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)-assisted H2O2 reduction. Unlike the ones prepared using halide-based surfactants, the PVP-capped Au nanoplates are found to afford fairly easy bio-functionalization, suggesting a vastly expanded spectrum of applications in bio-related fields.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Biocompatible Materials / chemistry*
  • DNA / chemistry
  • Gold / chemistry*
  • Hydrogen Peroxide / chemistry*
  • Microscopy, Electron, Transmission
  • Nanostructures / chemistry*
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Poloxamer / chemistry
  • Povidone / chemistry

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Poloxamer
  • Gold
  • DNA
  • Hydrogen Peroxide
  • Povidone