Mechanical nanosprings : Induced coiling and uncoiling of ultrathin Au nanowires
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 11920-11922 |
Journal / Publication | Journal of the American Chemical Society |
Volume | 132 |
Issue number | 34 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Sept 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
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Abstract
We report the controllable coiling of colloidal gold nanowires induced by the contraction of their polymer shells. The mechanical energy stored in this process can be released upon removal or swelling of the polymer shells. © 2010 American Chemical Society.
Citation Format(s)
Mechanical nanosprings: Induced coiling and uncoiling of ultrathin Au nanowires. / Xu, Jun; Wang, Hong; Liu, Cuicui et al.
In: Journal of the American Chemical Society, Vol. 132, No. 34, 01.09.2010, p. 11920-11922.
In: Journal of the American Chemical Society, Vol. 132, No. 34, 01.09.2010, p. 11920-11922.
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review