The title tetra-nuclear complex, [Au(4)(C(25)H(21)P(2))Cl(3)(C(25)H(22)P(2))]·2C(4)H(8)O, features two non-equivalent Ph(2)PCPPh(2) fragments, one of which represents the 'complete' mol-ecule (with two H atoms at the central C atom); each of the two P atoms of this mol-ecule is coordinated by an Au atom [Au-P = 2.2256 (13) and 2.2710 (13) Å], and these two Au atoms form an Au-Au bond [3.2945 (3...

We performed a global-minimum search for low-lying neutral clusters (Au(n)) in the size range of n=15-19 by means of basin-hopping method coupled with density functional theory calculation. Leading candidates for the lowest-energy clusters are identified, including four for Au(15), two for Au(16), three for Au(17), five for Au(18), and one for Au(19). For Au(15) and Au(16) we find that the shel...

Au nanocrystals with different morphologies were prepared and used for enzyme-free electrochemical biosensor applications. To investigate the electrocatalytic properties of Au nanocrystals as a function on their morphologies, Au nanocrystals, Au nanospheres (NSs) on silica, Au NSs, and Au nanorods (NRs) with aspect ratios of 1:3 and 1:5, were coated on the screen printed electrodes and further ...

A layer-by-layer technique has been developed to synthesize FeOOH-Au hybrid nanorods that can be transformed into Fe(2)O(3)-Au and Fe(3)O(4)-Au hybrid nanorods via controllable annealing process. The homogenous deposition of Au nanoparticles onto the surface of FeOOH nanorods can be attributed to the strong electrostatic attraction between metal ions and polyelectrolyte-modified FeOOH nanorods....

Introduction Sputter deposition technique provides extremely clean method to synthesize Au nanoparticles in ionic liquids without any stabilizing agents [1]. We have investigated the control factor for the size of Au nanoparticles prepared by this method. In this method, the length of alkyl chain of cation and the temperature of ionic liquids have a big role [2-4]. Especially, the temperature i...

The title compound, [Au(2)Br(2)(C(27)H(26)P(2))], features linearly coordinated Au(I) atoms within P,Br-donor sets. The central portion of the mol-ecule is practically planar as quanti-fied by the Br-Au⋯Au-Br torsion angle of -169.9 (2)°. The P-Au-Br chromophores are twisted with respect to each other [dihedral angle = 52.3 (6)°]. The benzene rings on each P atom lie on either side of this plan...

We have developed a simple, rapid, high-throughput cancer diagnosis system using functional nanoparticles (NPs) consisting of poly(catechin) capped-gold NPs (Au@PC NPs) and smaller nucleolin-binding aptamer (AS1411) conjugated gold NPs (AS1411-Au NPs). The AS1411-Au NPs/Au@PC NP is used as a targeting agent in laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry (LDI-MS)-based tumor tissue imaging. Se...

Surface impurities on spherical Au and Cu crystals grown from a drop of melt on graphite in UHV were analyzed by Auger electron spectroscopy after the metals had been cleaned by melting resp. roasting in air. Crystals of Au-Cu alloys grown by the same technique show enrichment of the less abundant component. The well known reconstructions Au(001)(5x20) and Au(l 1 l)(23x 1) could not be detected...