Fabrication of ZnS nanoparticle chains on a protein template

In the present study, we have exploited the properties of a fibrillar protein for the template synthesis of zinc sulfide (ZnS) nanoparticle chains. The diameter of the ZnS nanoparticle chains was tuned in range of ~30 to ~165 nm by varying the process variables. The nanoparticle chains were characte...

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Published in:Journal of nanoparticle research : an interdisciplinary forum for nanoscale science and technology 2009-11, Vol.11 (8), p.2031-2041
Main Authors: Padalkar, S., Hulleman, J., Kim, S. M., Tumkur, T., Rochet, J.-C., Stach, E., Stanciu, L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Characterization and Evaluation of Materials
Chemistry and Materials Science
Electron microscopes
Energy loss
Fabrication
Inorganic Chemistry
Lasers
Materials Science
Nanoparticles
Nanotechnology
Optical Devices
Optics
Photonics
Physical Chemistry
Research Paper
Scanning electron microscopy
Spectroscopy
Spectrum analysis
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Summary:In the present study, we have exploited the properties of a fibrillar protein for the template synthesis of zinc sulfide (ZnS) nanoparticle chains. The diameter of the ZnS nanoparticle chains was tuned in range of ~30 to ~165 nm by varying the process variables. The nanoparticle chains were characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy, UV–Visible spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, electron energy loss spectroscopy, and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy. The effect of incubation temperature on the morphology of the nanoparticle chains was also studied.
ISSN:1388-0764
1572-896X
DOI:10.1007/s11051-009-9689-8