Surface-confined core-shell structures based on gold nanoparticles and metal-organic networks

Abstract

Here we show a step-wise approach for the formation of continuous shell-structures on surface-confined gold nanoparticles. The nanoparticle-cores induce order in the shell-structure, which consists of metal-organic networks. Communication between the organic and inorganic parts is reflected in their optical properties. © 2014 The Partner Organisations.