Robust and Responsive Dendrimer–Gold Nanoparticle Nanocomposites via Dithiocarbamate Crosslinking

Abstract

A simple and reliable one-step technique is developed to form robust PAMAM dendrimer–gold nanoparticle nanocomposites using dithiocarbamate-based chemistry. The interparticle spacing and optical properties of films can be readily tuned by controlling the dendrimer generation and/or the mole ratio between dendrimers and nanoparticles. The technique is also used to obtain patterned materials on prepatterned surfaces. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. 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.