Self‐Assembly of a Micrometers‐Long One‐Dimensional Network of Cemented Au Nanoparticles

Abstract

One-dimensional Au nanoparticles connected by ionic linkers self-assemble into a micrometer-scale network. Reactions between linker ions reinforce the assembly and lead to the formation of a continuous network. This continuous network demonstrates room-temperature Coulomb-blockade characteristics that are indicative of electron transport along the 1D pathways. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2089/2008/c0999_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.