Resettable, Multi‐Readout Logic Gates Based on Controllably Reversible Aggregation of Gold Nanoparticles

Abstract

A resettable logic system based on spiropyran-modified gold nanoparticles that is capable of AND, OR, and INHIBIT logic operations has been constructed. Several methods can record the output of this process, including the naked eye, UV/Vis spectroscopy, determination of the ζ potential, and dynamic light scattering. These logic gates can also detect copper(II) ions in aqueous media. 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.