Issue 24, 2024

“Nano-egg” superstructures of hydrophobic nanocrystals dispersed in water

Abstract

In this feature article, we use hydrophobic ferrite (Fe3O4) nanocrystal shells filled with Au nanocrystals self-assembled into 3D superlattices and dispersed in water. These superstructures act as nano-heaters. The stability of such superstructures is very high, even for several years, when stored at room temperature. When subjected to an electron beam, the inverted structure of Fe3O4 structures is gradually dissolved due to the formation of hydrated electrons and hydroxyl radicals.

Graphical abstract: “Nano-egg” superstructures of hydrophobic nanocrystals dispersed in water

Article information

Article type
Perspective
Submitted
28 mar 2024
Accepted
18 apr 2024
First published
08 may 2024

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024,26, 16931-16941

“Nano-egg” superstructures of hydrophobic nanocrystals dispersed in water

M. P. Pileni, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, 26, 16931 DOI: 10.1039/D4CP01299B

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