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Synthesis and Characterization of Supramolecular Colloids
Published on: April 22, 2016
Dielectrophoretic Assembly of Customized Colloidal Trimers
Samira Munkaila1, Kevin J Torres1, Jennifer Wang1
1Molecular Design Institute, Department of Chemistry, New York University, New York, New York 10003, United States.
Abstract:
The controlled assembly of colloidal trimers with both shape and surface anisotropy remains a challenge. In this work, polymeric dielectric colloidal trimers selectively functionalized with gold nanoparticles are used to create four distinct particles. The shape and surface anisotropy provided by the metallodielectric particles allows for directive assembly in a dielectrophoretic field. When subjected to varied frequencies and media permittivities, the particles assemble with different packing densities and orientations. On-demand assembly and disassembly of the particles are achieved by switching on or off the applied voltage. These multicomponent colloidal particles and their subsequent assemblies presented here provide a promising platform for engineering complex structures with versatile functionalities.
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