Photochemical fabrication of hierarchical Ag nanoparticle arrays from domain-selective Ag+-loading on block copolymer templates

Abstract

Well-ordered Ag nanoparticle arrays with high particle density were fabricated by photochemical reduction of domain-selective Ag(+)-loading on hydrophobic polystyrene-block-poly(4-vinylpyridine) (PS-b-P4VP) self-assembled diblock copolymer templates.

Nanoparticle Properties and Synthesis Effects on Surface‐Enhanced Raman Scattering Enhancement Factor: An Introduction

“…Therefore, this section will focus on bottom-up methods. Some examples of bottom-up approaches include chemical reduction [ 106 – 109 ], sonochemical synthesis [ 63 , 110 , 111 ], photochemical reduction [ 112 ], and radiolytic reduction [ 113 ]. As this is an introduction to optimal SERS nanoparticle synthesis, the most common chemical reduction methods will be covered.…”

Perspectives for the mechanical manipulation of hybrid hydrogels

“…In this case, the interaction between the inorganic component and the gel matrix is dominated by physical forces, that may comprise electrostatic interactions, van-der-Waals forces, and surface complex or hydrogen bond formation. 106 Examples of such hybrid hydrogels are realized by the introduction of poly(vinyl pyridine) segments 107 that attach to many metal nanoparticles, 108,109 or the use of hydroxyethyl methacrylates co-monomers in combination with metal oxide nanoparticles. 101 In the latter example, hydrogen bridges are formed between the polymer matrix and the particle surface.…”

Photon-induced synthesis of ultrafine metal nanoparticles on graphene as electrocatalysts: impact of functionalization and doping

“…For instance, Duan and co-workers reported the synthesis of graphene-supported single atomic metals with the aid of microwave. 6 Photochemical reduction, induced by ultraviolet and visible light, has also been utilized to prepare Ag [7][8][9][10] , Au [11][12][13] , Pt [14][15][16] , and Pd 17,18 nanostructures. Nonetheless, such radiolytic methods are often kinetically inefficient and thus entail elevated temperature, presence of semiconductor (photoelectron generator) and/or long reaction time.…”