| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10631135 | Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids | 2012 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Formation of silica aerogel begins with the gellation of a sol. ⺠Gold nanoparticles aggregate when added to a normally-prepared sol. ⺠Aggregation is prevented by a new two-step method. ⺠The resulting aerogel has close-to-ideal optical properties.
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Authors
M.D.W. Grogan, S.C. Heck, L.M. Xiao, R. England, S.A. Maier, T.A. Birks,