Mechanical nanosprings: induced coiling and uncoiling of ultrathin Au nanowires.
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We report the controllable coiling of colloidal gold nanowires induced by the contraction of their polymer shells. The mechanical energy stored in this process can be released upon removal or swelling of the polymer shells.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of the American Chemical Society
دوره 132 34 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010