Design and synthesis of model transparent aqueous colloids with optimal scattering properties

We demonstrate the synthesis and self-assembly of colloidal particles with independently controlled diameter and scattering cross section. We show that it is possible to prepare bulk colloidal suspensions that are nearly transparent in water, while the particles themselves can be individually resolv...

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Veröffentlicht in:Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids. - 1985. - 25(2009), 19 vom: 06. Okt., Seite 11295-8
1. Verfasser: Perro, Adeline (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Meng, Guangnan, Fung, Jerome, Manoharan, Vinothan N
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2009
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids
Schlagworte:Journal Article
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Zusammenfassung:We demonstrate the synthesis and self-assembly of colloidal particles with independently controlled diameter and scattering cross section. We show that it is possible to prepare bulk colloidal suspensions that are nearly transparent in water, while the particles themselves can be individually resolved using optical microscopy. These particles may be ideal model colloids for real-space studies of self-assembly in aqueous media. Moreover, they illustrate the degree to which the optical properties of colloids can be engineered through straightforward chemistry
Beschreibung:Date Completed 03.12.2009
Date Revised 30.09.2009
published: Print
Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE
ISSN:1520-5827
DOI:10.1021/la902861x