Dual-responsive nanoparticles and their self-assembly.

Das, Sanjib; Ranjan, Priyadarshi; Maiti, Pradipta Sankar; Singh, Gurvinder; Leitus, Gregory; Klajn, Rafal · Adv Mater · 2013

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Dual-responsive nanoparticles are designed by functionalizing magnetic cores with light-responsive ligands. These materials respond to both light and magnetic fields and can be assembled into various higher-order structures, depending on the relative contributions of these two stimuli.