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A versatile approach for the functionalization of gold nanorods and nanoparticles

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A robust functionalized procedure for gold nanorods (Au NR) with mercaptoundecanoic acid (MUA), which are assembled with nanoparticles, has been reported in the present work. The self-assembled nanostructures were characterized by UV–Vis-NIR spectrophotometer and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Self-assembly procedures, governed by surface chemistry, indicated that chemical reactivity of nanomaterial may contribute in construction of potential nanoscale assemblies. These nanostructures have striking applications as single-molecule detection, plasmonics, and sensing.

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  1. Department of Chemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi, 75270, Pakistan

    Agha Zeeshan Mirza

  2. Faculty of Pharmacy, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi, 75270, Pakistan

    Hina Shamshad

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Mirza, A.Z., Shamshad, H. A versatile approach for the functionalization of gold nanorods and nanoparticles. J Nanopart Res 15, 1404 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11051-012-1404-5

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