Gold nanoparticles functionalized with supramolecular macrocycles

Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) functionalized with supramolecular macrocycles are versatile and diverse hybrid nanomaterials, which combine and enhance the characteristics of the two components. In this mini-review, we summarize the recent research progress on the synthesis and assembly of AuNPs functionalized with different supramolecular macrocyclic compounds, i.e., crown ethers, cyclophanes, cyclodextrins (CDs), cucurbit[n]urils (CB[n]), calix[n]arenes, and pillar[n]arenes (P[n]A). Meanwhile, applications of these supramolecular hybrid nanomaterials in the fields of sensors, biomedicine and plasmonic devices are also presented.

Recent progress on the synthesis and application of gold nanoparticles functionalized with supramolecular macrocycles, i.e., crown ethers, cyclophanes, cyclodextrins, cucurbit[n]urils, calix[n]arenes, and pillar[n]arenes, was reviewed and discussed.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide