Coalescence of Au Nanoparticles in Silica Gel under Electron Beam Irradiation

Author:

Sammi Heena1,Mohanta Manish1,Sharma Bhagwati1,Sardana Neha1

Affiliation:

1. Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar Main Campus, Bara Phool, Rupnagar- 140001, Punjab.

Abstract

The coalescence of Au nanoparticles embedded in the silica gel matrix was observed by E-beam irradiation in a transmission electron microscope. It was examined that interparticle spacing between nanoparticles was reduced after incorporation into the matrix and particles came close to each other. TEM studies have shown that during E-beam irradiation ~13nm Au nanoparticles contacted with each other along with the shrinkage of the silica gel or as well as the removal of surfactant layer, and transformed into different shapes of particles such as dumbbell and chain-like particles as per the interparticle gap. This nanoparticle-gel matrix has the potential for applications in sensing, nonlinear optics, and catalysis. This work enhances the understanding of the role of silica gel and E-beam irradiation in directing the coalescence of nanoparticles.

Publisher

A and V Publications

Subject

General Medicine

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