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Title: Synthesis and patterning of hydrogel-nanoparticle composites.

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OSTI ID:985626

We have developed a novel method for patterning nanoscale composite hydrogel materials on silicon through electron beam lithography. Gold particles were introduced into poly N-isopropylacrylamide (PNIPAam) patterned by e-beam lithography. By including BAC, the polymer can covalently bond to the colloidal gold nanoparticles. Such composites can be stable for long periods of time. We describe the structure, quality, and properties of the resulting patterned hydrogel-nanoparticle composite films.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC); 58839-00-153
DOE Contract Number:
DE-AC02-06CH11357
OSTI ID:
985626
Report Number(s):
ANL/CNM/CP-62461; TRN: US201016%%2077
Resource Relation:
Conference: SPIE-The International Society for Optical Engineering, 2008; Aug. 10, 2008 - Aug. 14, 2008; San Diego, CA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
ENGLISH