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Development of uniform density control with self-assembled colloidal gold nanoparticles on a modified silicon substrate

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Here, we present a simple method for controlling the density of Au nanoparticles (Au NPs) on a modified silicon substrate, by destabilizing the colloidal Au NPs with 3-mercaptopropyltrimethoxylsilane (3-MPTMS) for microelectromechanical-system-based applications to reduce tribological issues. A silicon surface was pretreated with a 3-MPTMS solution, immediately after which thiolated Au NPs were added to it, resulting in their uniform deposition on the silicon substrate. Without any material property change of the colloidal Au NPs, we observed the formation of large clusters Au NPs on the modified silicon surface. Analysis by scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy indicated that the addition of 3-MPTMS resulted in an alternation of the chemical characteristics of the solution. Atomic force microscopy imaging supported the notion that silicon surface modification is the most important factor on tribological properties of materials along with ligand-modified Au NPs. The density of Au NPs on a silicon surface was significantly dependent on several factors, including the concentration of colloidal Au NPs, deposition time, and concentration of 3-MPTMS solution, while temperature range which was used throughout experiment was determined to have no significant effect. A relatively high density of Au NPs forms on the silicon surface as the concentrations of Au NPs and 3-MPTMS are increased. In addition, the maximum deposition of Au NPs on silicon wafer was observed at 3 h, while the effects of temperature variation were minimal.

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Acknowledgments

This work was supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) grant funded by the Korea government (MSIP) (No. 2012M2A8A5025996). We thank Dr. Michael Miller of the Department of Biological Science, Auburn University, for his valuable discussions and guidance. We also thank the Integrative Research Center (IRC) of Yeungnam University for providing SEM/EDS analysis.

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  1. Daegu Regional Environmental Office, Ministry of Environment, Government Complex, Hwaam-ro, Dalseo-Gu, Daegu, 704-841, Republic of Korea

    ChanKyu Kang

  2. Department of Chemical Engineering, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, 36849, USA

    Robert W. Ashurst

  3. Department of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Daedong, Kyungsan, Kyungbuk, 712-749, Republic of Korea

    Jae-Jin Shim

  4. Department of Biological Engineering, Biohybrid Systems Research Center (BSRC), Inha University, Incheon, 402-751, Republic of Korea

    Yun Suk Huh

  5. Division of Biotechnology, Advanced Radiation Technology Institute (ARTI), Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), 1266 Sinjeong-dong, Jeongeup, Jeonbuk, 580-185, Republic of Korea

    Changhyun Roh

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Kang, C., Ashurst, R.W., Shim, JJ. et al. Development of uniform density control with self-assembled colloidal gold nanoparticles on a modified silicon substrate. Bioprocess Biosyst Eng 37, 1997–2004 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00449-014-1175-8

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