Self-Assembling Nanoparticles at Surfaces and Interfaces

Kinge, Sachin and Crego-Calama, Mercedes and Reinhoudt, David N. (2008) Self-Assembling Nanoparticles at Surfaces and Interfaces. ChemPhysChem, 9 (1). pp. 20-42. ISSN 1439-4235

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Abstract:	Nanoparticles are the focus of much attention due to their astonishing properties and numerous possibilities for applications in nanotechnology. For realising versatile functions, assembly of nanoparticles in regular patterns on surfaces and at interfaces is required. Assembling nanoparticles generates new nanostructures, which have unforeseen collective, intrinsic physical properties. These properties can be exploited for multipurpose applications in nanoelectronics, spintronics, sensors, etc. This review surveys different techniques, currently employed and being developed, for assembling nanoparticles in to ordered nanostructures. In this endeavour, the principles and methods involved in the development of assemblies are discussed. Subsequently, different possibilities of nanoparticle-based nanostructures, obtained in multi-dimensions, are presented.
Item Type:	Article
Copyright:	© John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Faculty:	Science and Technology (TNW)
Research Group:	Supramolecular Chemistry and Technology (SMCT)
Link to this item:	http://purl.utwente.nl/publications/76302
Official URL:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cphc.200700475
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