| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1326032 | Journal of Organometallic Chemistry | 2008 | 6 Pages |
This work is focused on the synthesis of innovative hybrids made by linking gold nanoparticles to protected organometallic Pd(II) thiolate. The organometallic protected Pd(II) thiolate, i.e. trans-thioacetate-ethynylphenyl-bis(tributylphosphine)palladium(II) has been synthesized, in situ deprotected and linked to Au nanoparticles. In this way new hybrid, with a direct link between Pd(II) and Au nanoparticles through a single S bridge, has been isolated. The combination of the organometallic Pd(II) thiol with gold nanoparticles allows the enhancement and tailoring of electronic and optical properties of the new organic–inorganic nano-compound. Single-crystal gold nanoparticles, uniform in shape and size were obtained by applying a modified two-phase method (improved Brust–Schiffrin reaction). In addition, the chemical environment of the Au nanoparticles was investigated and a covalent bonding between Au nanoparticles and the organometallic thiols was observed.
Graphical abstractInnovative functionalization of gold nanoparticles with an organometallic thiolate [CH3COSPd(PBu3)2(CCC6H5)] has been obtained by linkage between Pd(II) and Au nanoparticles through a simple single S bridge. The proposed new hybrid is expected to show interesting optoelectronic properties.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide
