Surface functionalization of thiol-capped gold nanoparticle by synthetic organic reactions

Abstract

Gold nanoparticle whose surface is protected by adsorption of thiols attracts considerable attention as advanced materials. Organic-bond forming reaction on the surface of thiol-capped gold nanoparticle would be effective protocol for introduction of functionality onto gold nanoparticle. This review highlights selected examples of recent advance in organic-reaction inspired surface modification of gold nanoparticle.