3D Binary Mesocrystals from Anisotropic Nanoparticles
Artikel i vetenskaplig tidskrift, 2022

Binary mesocrystals offer the combination of nanocrystal properties in an ordered superstructure. Here, we demonstrate the simultaneous self-assembly of platinum and iron oxide nanocubes into micrometer-sized 3D mesocrystals using the gas-phase diffusion technique. By the addition of minor amounts of a secondary particle type tailored to nearly identical size, shape and surface chemistry, we were able to promote a random incorporation of foreign particles into a self-assembling host lattice. The random distribution of the binary particle types on the surface and within its bulk has been visualized using advanced transmission and scanning electron microscopy techniques. The 20-40 mu m sized binary mesocrystals have been further characterized through wide and small angle scattering techniques to reveal a long-range ordering on the atomic scale throughout the crystal while showing clear evidence that the material consists of individual building blocks. Through careful adjustments of the crystallization parameters, we could further obtain a reverse superstructure, where incorporated particles and host lattice switch roles.

mesocrystal

self-assembly

nanoparticle

anisotropy

superlattice

Författare

Christian Jenewein

Universität Konstanz

Jonathan Avaro

Eidgenössische Materialprüfungs- und Forschungsanstalt (Empa)

Christian Appel

Paul Scherrer Institut

Marianne Liebi

Eidgenössische Materialprüfungs- und Forschungsanstalt (Empa)

Chalmers, Fysik, Materialfysik

Helmut Coelfen

Universität Konstanz

Angewandte Chemie - International Edition

1433-7851 (ISSN) 1521-3773 (eISSN)

Vol. 61 2 e202112461

Ämneskategorier

Fysikalisk kemi

Materialkemi

Den kondenserade materiens fysik

DOI

10.1002/anie.202112461

PubMed

34669241

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2022-04-05