Multicomponent periodic nanoparticle superlattices |
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Authors: | Paul Podsiadlo Galyna V Krylova Arnaud Demortière Elena V Shevchenko |
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Institution: | (1) Center for Nanoscale Materials, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL 60439, USA |
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Abstract: | In this article, we review the state-of-the-art in the preparation and characterization of multicomponent self-assembled superlattices
of colloidal nanoparticles with core sizes in the range of 2–20 nm and interparticle spacing less than 2 nm down to intimate
contact stemming from sintering. Several aspects of the field are discussed, including: structural organization, the role
of particle size distribution, key interparticle forces at play, and methods of investigation of the structures. Contrary
to the extensively studied colloidal crystals composed of microscale particles, the nanoparticles possess unique size-dependent
properties, such as electronic, optical, or magnetic, which when combined into periodic structures can potentially lead to
new collective states stemming from precise positioning of the nanocolloids. As such, we examine a number of emerging applications
of this new class of metamaterials. Finally, we speculate on the potential impact of these materials, the new directions,
and the challenges for the researchers. |
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