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De-Hao D. Tsai, Sherrie R. Elzey, Frank W. DelRio, Robert I. MacCuspie, Suvajyoti S. Guha, Michael R. Zachariah, Athena M. Keene, Jeffrey D. Clogston, Vincent A. Hackley
We report on a systematic investigation of molecular conjugation of tumor necrosis factor protein-α (TNF) onto gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and the subsequent binding behavior to its antibody (anti-TNF). We employ a combination of physical and spectroscopic
Katarzyna E. Bielska, Daniel K. Havey, Gregory E. Scace, D Lisak, Joseph T. Hodges
We present a laser absorption technique to measure the vapor pressure of ice. This method is referenced to the triple point state of water and uses frequency-stabilized cavity ring-down spec- troscopy to probe four rotation-vibration transitions of H16 2 O
Mark Allendorf, Adam Schwartzberg, Vitalie Stavila, Albert A. Talin
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and related material classes are attracting considerable attention for applications such as gas storage, separations, and catalysis. In contrast, research focused on potential uses in electronic devices is in its infancy
Using pre-synthesized Cu-Cu1.81S hetero-oligomer and Cu-Cu2S heterodimer NCs as templates and reactants, the addition of HAuCl4 leads to the preferential outward diffusion of Cu, evidenced by the formation of straight or kinked CuAu nanowires, respectively
Benjamin Jacobs, Houk Ronald, Bryan Wong, Albert A. Talin, Mark Allendorf
We demonstrate a versatile, bottom-up method of forming metal and semiconducting nanoparticles by exposing precursor metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to an electron beam. Using a transmission electron microscope to initiate and observe growth, we show that
Joseph T. Hodges, David A. Long, Daniel K. Havey, S. S. Yu, M Okumura, Charles E. Miller
Frequency-stabilized cavity ring-down spectroscopy (FS-CRDS) was employed to measure over 100 transitions in the R-branch of the b1Σg+←X3Σg-(0,0) band for the rare O2 isotopologues. The use of 17O- and 18O-enriched mixtures allowed for line positions to be
Joseph T. Hodges, A. Cygan, Piotr Maslowski, Katarzyna E. Bielska, S. Wojtewicz, J. Domyslawska, Hisashi Abe, R.S. Trawinski, R. Ciurylo
We describe a high sensitivity and high spectral resolution laser absorption spectrometer based upon the frequency-stabilized cavity ring-down spectroscopy (FS-CRDS) technique. We used the Pound-Drever-Hall (PDH) method to lock the probe laser to the high
During operation of a Li-ion cell, lithium diffuses in and out of the solid phase anode and cathode. Measuring the lithium transport within the cell over its operational life could provide key information for understanding the loss of active lithium and
Benjamin Jacobs, Houk Ronald, Stephen House, Ian Robertson, Albert A. Talin, Mark Allendorf, Mitchell Anstey
Synthesis of metal nanoparticles and nanowires with controlled size and aspect ratio is well developed,1-4 but the creation of ordered nanostructures comprising these is much more challenging, presenting a barrier to further development of electronic and
Frank W. DelRio, Kristen L. Steffens, Cherno Jaye, Daniel A. Fischer, Robert F. Cook
The elastic, adhesive, and charge transport properties of a metal-molecule-metal junction are studied via conducting-probe atomic force microscopy (AFM) and correlated with molecular structure by near edge x-ray absorption fine structure (NEXAFS)
Christina A. Hacker, Mariona Coll Bau, Curt A. Richter
Scaling of conventional electronics has continued unabated to dimensions approaching fundamental physical limits. As technology continues to evolve there are increasing demands to identify alternate routes of performing electrical functions. One potential
Mariona Coll Bau, Curt A. Richter, Christina Hacker
Nanoelectronic fabrication with Flip chip lamination Mariona Coll, CA Richter, CA Hacker, Colloquium Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology CIN2, Barcelona Spain, Dec 2009.
UV/VIS absorption and emission spectroscopy is a powerful tool for probing solute-solvent interactions. Recently, we have identified the use of Nile Blue as a sensitive fluorescent probe in identifying the local nanoenvironment, such as confinement within
Daniel A. Fischer, S. Depner, K. Kort, Cherno Jaye, Sarbajit Banerjee
A novel and versatile non-hydrolytic approach is developed for the synthesis of ligand-passivated CeO2-δ and CeOCl nanocrystals soluble in non-polar organic solvents based on the condensation of cerium alkoxides with cerium halides. The alkyl group on the
Guangjun Cheng, Cindi L. Dennis, Robert D. Shull, Angela R. Hight Walker
We have combined transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and magnetic measurements to characterize the growth of colloidal cobalt (Co) nanoparticles during synthesis and their subsequent stability in air. During the growth, TEM measurements have shown the
Metallic nanoparticle aggregates coupling strong surface plasmons with a Raman reporter molecule have been developed for application in multiplexed optical imaging. Of interest to our work is the ability of the agents to serve as surface-enhanced Raman
A colloidal synthesis route was developed to produce face-centered cubic (fcc) copper (Cu) nanoparticles in the presence of the surfactants in an organic solvent under an argon environment. Various synthetic conditions have been explored to control the
Laura B. Picraux, Christopher D. Zangmeister, J Batteas
This study investigates the formation of low-density, flat-lying decanethiol chemisorbed on Au prepared by heating the surface covered with a densely-packed, upright monolayer to a surface temperature above the onset of desorption. We determined conditions
This study investigates the attachment of copper particles to self-assembled monolayers of mercaptobenzoic acids (MBA) on gold substrates. The carboxylate functional group of the MBAs coordinates with metal ions in solution and facilitates the electroless