Controlling length of gold nanorods and monitoring their growth mechanism using X-ray absorption spectroscopy

R. S. Liu*, H. M. Chen, S. F. Hu

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Abstract

A new approach to fabricate long length of gold nanorods by controlling the volume of growth solution will be reported. The shape evolutions ranging from fusiform nanoparticles to 1-D rods was observed. Increasing the addition of growth solution can control the length of nanorods. The length of rods can be extended to 2 μm, and nanorods with aspect ratios of up to 70 could be obtained. Moreover, X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) is applied herein to elucidate the growth mechanism of gold nanorods. The gold ions were directly reduced to gold atoms by ascorbic acid during the reaction, and then gold atoms were deposited on the surface of gold seeds that were introduced into the reaction. Extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) confirmed the growth of gold and the environment around Au atoms over the reaction. The XAS are expected to have wide applications in the growth of gold and other related materials.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNanomanufacturing
PublisherMaterials Research Society
Pages96-100
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)1558998780, 9781558998780
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
Event2006 MRS Spring Meeting - San Francisco, CA, United States
Duration: 2006 Apr 182006 Apr 19

Publication series

NameMaterials Research Society Symposium Proceedings
Volume921
ISSN (Print)0272-9172

Other

Other2006 MRS Spring Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco, CA
Period2006/04/182006/04/19

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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