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A Technique to Functionalize and Self-assemble Macroscopic Nanoparticle-ligand Monolayer Films onto Template-free Substrates
Published on: May 10, 2014
Hybrid Core-Shell Nanoparticles by "Plug and Play" Self-Assembly
Benjamin Pacaud1, Loïc Leclercq1, Jean-François Dechézelles1
1CNRS, Centrale Lille, ENSCL, Univ. Artois, UMR 8181-UCCS-Unité de Catalyse et Chimie du Solide, Univ. Lille, 59000, Lille, France.
Abstract:
Supramolecular hybrid functional nanoparticles (NPs) can be obtained via the colloidal tectonics approach provided that multiple interactive molecular tectons are used. Herein, the programmable synthesis of novel hybrid core-shell nanoparticles via the following sequential steps is reported: (i) complexation of 1-decanol by the β-cyclodextrin (β-CD), (ii) spontaneous self-assembly into CD NPs, (iii) adsorption of polyoxometalate anions, PW12 O40 3- , on the polar neutral interface of the CD NPs. Such an approach paves the way for the design of novel and original materials and systems.

