
Gold Nanoparticle Synthesis
Title:
Gold Nanoparticle Synthesis
Author:
Marrs, Jonathan
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
Cambridge, MA MyJoVE Corp 2016
Physical Description:
online resource (822 seconds)
Series:
Chemistry
General Note:
Title from resource description page
Abstract:
A protocol for synthesizing ~12 nm diameter gold nanoparticles (Au nanoparticles) in an organic solvent is presented. The gold nanoparticles are capped with oleylamine ligands to prevent agglomeration. The gold nanoparticles are soluble in organic solvents such as toluene.
Reading Level:
For undergraduate, graduate, and professional students
Subject Term:
Electronic Access:
https://www.jove.com/t/62176