Functionalization, re-functionalization and rejuvenation of ssDNA nanotemplates.

Heterogeneous Kinetics in the Functionalization of Single Plasmonic Nanoparticles

The functionalization of gold nanoparticles with DNA has been studied extensively in solution; however, these ensemble measurements do not reveal particle-to-particle differences. Here we study the functionalization of gold nanorods with thiolated single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) at the single-particle level. We exploit the sensitivity of the plasmon resonance to the local refractive index to study ...

Investigating the Effect of Various Oxidizing Agents on the Surface Functionalization of Microporous Polypropylene Membranes

Multisegment nanowire sensors for the detection of DNA molecules.

We describe a novel application for detecting specific single strand DNA sequences using multisegment nanowires via a straightforward surface functionalization method. Nanowires comprising CdTe-Au-CdTe segments are fabricated using electrochemical deposition, and electrical characterization indicates a p-type behavior for the multisegment nanostructures, in a back-to-back Schottky diode configu...

One-pot Three-component Functionalization of Carboxylated Shortend Multi-wall Nanotubes with Histidine Derivative

In this project, a three-component functionalization of carboxylated shortend multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNT-COOH) by Histidine derivative via amidation method have been investigated. The functionalized MWNTs were characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), Raman spectroscopy, elemental analysis and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). 

Effect of surface-functionalization of Na+-montmorillonite nanoclay using 3-aminopropyltrimethoxy silane on the mechanical properties of E-glass chopped strand mat/epoxy composites

In the present work, Na+-montmorillonite nanoclay (Na-MMT) was functionalized using 3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane (3-APTMS) as a coupling agent. The covalent functionalization of MMT was confirmed by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). In the specimen fabrication stage, 5 wt% of pristine MMT or silane-functionalized MMT (f-MMT) were incorporated into an epoxy system and the resulta...