Three-dimensional redox-active layered composites of Au–Au, Ag–Ag and Au–Ag colloids

Abstract

Ordered layered three-dimensional networks of Au, Ag and Au/Ag colloids are assembled in a stepwise synthesis using N,N′-bis(2-aminoethyl)-4,4′-bipyridinium as a redox-active crosslinker.

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