Ligand Bulk and Nanoparticle Size (IMAGE)

North Carolina State University

Ligand Bulk and Nanoparticle Size

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This image shows that the bulkier the ligand, the fewer ligands can sit side-by-side -- leading to a smaller nanoparticle.

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Dr. Joe Tracy, North Carolina State University

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