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Title: Phase Behavior of Nanoparticles Assembled by DNA Linkers

Journal Article · · Physical Review Letters

The phase diagram of DNA linker mediated nanoparticle assemblies was experimentally investigated and constructed. Using small angle x-ray scattering we studied the dependence of the internal structure of assembly on two main system parameters: DNA linker length and the number of linkers per particle. The formation of a crystalline bcc phase was observed for a limited range of linker lengths, while the number of linkers per particle controlled the onset of system crystallization. The influence of linkage defects on crystalline structure was also examined.

Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States). National Synchrotron Light Source
Sponsoring Organization:
Doe - Office Of Science
DOE Contract Number:
DE-AC02-98CH10886
OSTI ID:
980383
Report Number(s):
BNL-93301-2010-JA; PRLTAO; TRN: US201015%%1768
Journal Information:
Physical Review Letters, Vol. 102; ISSN 0031-9007
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English