Shape-anisotropic particles and tunable "colloidal molecules" (A10)

• Subject Area: Preparatory and Physical Chemistry of Polymers ; Solid State and Surface Chemistry, Material Synthesis
• Term: from 2016 to 2020
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 268730352

"Colloidal molecules" resulting from the assembly of nanoparticles into stable clusters with defined geometry and plasmonic nanoparticle clusters are synthesised and investigated. A central objective is to tune the size and function of the colloidal molecules and to make them flexible with switchable distances between the particles provided by soft particles or gel linkers, in imitation of molecular flexibility. This opens up perspectives for tailor-made colloids not only with complex geometries but also tunable global dimensions and physical properties.

• DFG Programme: Collaborative Research Centres
• Subproject of: SFB 1214: Anisotropic Particles as Building Blocks: Tailoring Shape, Interactions and Structures
• Applicant Institution: Universität Konstanz
• Project Head: Professor Dr. Alexander Wittemann