Tuning the structural asymmetries of three-dimensional gold nanorod assemblies

Chem Commun (Camb). 2015 Sep 14;51(71):13627-9. doi: 10.1039/c5cc05295e.

Abstract

A series of 3D AuNR dimers and trimers were fabricated under the guidance of DNA origami. By tuning the size, number and spatial configuration of AuNRs, their structural and componential asymmetries were rationally designed. Circular dichroism measurements showed that the resultant plasmonic chiroptical activities of these nanorod assemblies can be precisely tailored.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Circular Dichroism
  • DNA / chemistry*
  • Dimerization
  • Gold / chemistry*
  • Metal Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Microscopy, Electron, Transmission

Substances

  • Gold
  • DNA