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Modular Inorganic Nanocomposites by Conversion of Nanocrystal Superlattices
Author(s) -
Tangirala Ravisubhash,
Baker Jessy L.,
Alivisatos A. Paul,
Milliron Delia J.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
angewandte chemie international edition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.831
H-Index - 550
eISSN - 1521-3773
pISSN - 1433-7851
DOI - 10.1002/anie.200906642
Subject(s) - nanocrystal , superlattice , nanocomposite , modularity (biology) , modular design , nanotechnology , materials science , matrix (chemical analysis) , colloid , phase (matter) , computer science , chemistry , optoelectronics , composite material , organic chemistry , genetics , biology , operating system
Inorganic nanocomposites have been prepared by assembling colloidal nanocrystals and then replacing the organic ligands with precursors to an inorganic matrix phase. Separate synthesis and processing of the nanocrystal and matrix phases allows complete compositional modularity and retention of the superlattice morphologies for sphere (see scheme; top) or rod (bottom) assemblies.