Extended one-dimensional self-assemblies of nanoparticles; nano-rouleaux formations

Abstract

In this communication, we report the unusually extensive uni-directional self-assembly of nanoparticulate EuF(3) and discuss the origins behind such behaviour.

A room temperature, templated synthesis of lanthanide trifluoride nanoparticles and their unusual self-assembly

“…19 Recently, Rahman et al demonstrated the unusually extensive unidirectional self-assembly of EuF 3 NPs that resulted in one dimensional ribbons that extended to several micrometres. 20 In this context, the observed organization of the nanoparticles on the gel bers can offer a much simpler alternative to achieve such structural assemblies in hybrid materials.…”