Symmetric and asymmetric Au-AgCdSe hybrid nanorods.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
This paper describes a facile method for synthesis of Au-AgCdSe hybrid nanorods with controlled morphologies and spatial distributions. The synthesis involved deposition of Ag tips at the ends of Au nanorod seeds, followed by selenization of the Ag tips and overgrowth of CdSe on these sites. By simply manipulating the pH value of the system, the AgCdSe could selectively grow at one end, at both the ends or on the side surface of a Au nanorod, generating a mike-like, dumbbell-like, or toothbrush-like hybrid nanorod, respectively. These three types of Au-AgCdSe hybrid nanorods displayed distinct localized surface plasmon resonance and photoluminescence properties, demonstrating an effective pathway for maneuvering the optical properties of nanocrystals.