Au-silica nanoparticles by "reverse" synthesis of cores in hollow silica shells

Chem Commun (Camb). 2007 May 28:(20):2031-3. doi: 10.1039/b703811a.

Abstract

Core-silica shell nanoparticles were prepared in a "reverse" manner by nucleation and growth of Au cores within hollow silica nanospheres.

MeSH terms

  • Gold / chemistry*
  • Microscopy, Electron, Transmission
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Nanoparticles / ultrastructure
  • Silicon Dioxide / chemistry*
  • Spectrophotometry

Substances

  • Gold
  • Silicon Dioxide