Colloidal particles coated and stabilized by DNA-wrapped carbon nanotubes
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-8-2005
Abstract
Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) are dispersed in water via wrapping with short segments of single-stranded DNA (ssDNA). Small angle neutron scattering suggests a power-law exponent that is consistent with clustered nanotubes and hence marginal stability. The SWNT-ssDNA complex is used to stabilize dispersions of hydrophilic colloidal particles with the nanotubes adhered to the surface of the colloids. Near-infrared fluorescence microscopy demonstrates the interfacial band-gap fluorescence of these SWNT-coated particles, suggesting potential routes to novel platforms and applications. © 2005 American Chemical Society.
Publication Title
Langmuir
Recommended Citation
Hobbie, E.,
Bauer, B.,
Stephens, J.,
Becker, M.,
McGuiggan, P.,
Hudson, S.,
&
Wang, H.
(2005).
Colloidal particles coated and stabilized by DNA-wrapped carbon nanotubes.
Langmuir,
21(23), 10284-10287.
http://doi.org/10.1021/la051827f
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