Preparation of Gold Nanoplates Protected by an Anionic Phospholipid

Abstract

Abstract Gold nanoplates were prepared by the photoreduction of NaAuCl4 in the presence of dimyristoyl-l-α-phosphatidyl-Dl-glycerol (DMPG) as a protective agent. When the DMPG concentration is appropriate, hexagonal nanoplates were formed. When the DMPG concentration was lower or higher, spherical particles were predominantly formed.