Title :
Synthesis and characterisation of monodispersed silver nanoparticles with controlled size ranges
Author :
Lundahl, P. ; Stokes, R. ; Smith, E. ; Martin, R. ; Graham, D.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Pure & Appl. Chem., Univ. of Strathclyde, Glasgow
fDate :
6/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A method that enables reproducible synthesis of low aspect ratio, monodispersed and stable silver nanoparticle suspensions, uniform in its optical response and tunable over a range of diameters has been developed. The uniformity of the nanoparticles has been accurately determined using electron and atomic force microscopies for diameters down to 50 nm. These particles are highly suited to applications in optical nanotechnology.
Keywords :
atomic force microscopy; electron microscopy; nanoparticles; nanotechnology; silver; suspensions; Ag; atomic force microscopy; electron microscopy; material synthesis; monodispersed silver nanoparticle suspensions; optical nanotechnology; optical response;
Journal_Title :
Micro & Nano Letters, IET
DOI :
10.1049/mnl:20080003
