Versatile Phase Transfer Method for the Efficient Surface Functionalization of Gold Nanoparticles: Towards Controlled Nanoparticle Dispersion in a Polymer Matrix

Figure 7

Schematic illustration of individual and aggregated AuNPs distribution within the thickness of PS layer regarding the two functionalization types: (a) -Th ligand and (b) -PS ligand. The AuNPs are schematized in yellow; the PS polymer bulk in violet; the -Th ligand in blue and -PS ligand in red.

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