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Interfacial Electron Transfer in Self-Assembled Arylated Gold Nanoparticles-Ferrocenium Organometallics
Javad B M Parambath1,2,3, Kabali Vijai Anand2, Mahreen Arooj1,4
1Center for Advanced Materials Research, Research Institute of Sciences and Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates.
Inorganic Chemistry
|April 14, 2026
Summary
Ferrocenium-functionalized gold nanoparticles (Fc-aryl-AuNPs) were synthesized for robust assemblies. These nanoparticles exhibit promising redox behavior for catalysis and biosensing applications.
Area of Science:
- Nanotechnology
- Materials Science
- Electrochemistry
Background:
- Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are widely used in catalysis and sensing.
- Ferrocene derivatives offer tunable redox properties.
- Integrating ferrocene with AuNPs can create novel functional nanomaterials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize and characterize ferrocenium-functionalized aryl gold nanoparticles (Fc-aryl-AuNPs).
- To investigate the electronic structure and redox behavior of Fc-aryl-AuNPs.
- To explore the potential applications of Fc-aryl-AuNPs in catalysis and biosensing.
Main Methods:
- Synthesis of Fc-aryl-AuNPs via interfacial electron transfer.
- Characterization using SEM-STEM, HR-TEM, and XPS.
- Spectroscopic analysis including REELS, UPS, and DRS.
- Computational studies using DFT and Bader charge analysis.
Main Results:
- Fc-aryl-AuNPs with 15-30 nm size and metallic gold cores were successfully synthesized.
- Electronic structure analysis revealed a low band gap (2.4 eV) and specific VBM and ionization potential.
- Charge transfer from the Au core via the carboxyl bridge was confirmed.
- Fc-aryl-AuNPs demonstrated one-electron oxidation capabilities, showing distinct redox interactions with hemoglobin and K4[Fe(CN)6].
Conclusions:
- Fc-aryl-AuNPs represent a robust assembly with tunable electronic and redox properties.
- The synthesized nanoparticles show potential for applications in catalysis, biosensing, and engineered nanomaterials.
- The study provides insights into the interfacial electron transfer and charge dynamics in functionalized nanoparticles.
