Journal article
Homogeneous silica coating of vitreophobic colloids
LM Liz-Marzán, M Giersig, P Mulvaney
Chemical Communications | ROYAL SOC CHEMISTRY | Published : 1996
DOI: 10.1039/CC9960000731
Abstract
Gold colloids are homogeneously coated with silica via a three-step deposition process; the thickness of the silica layer can be completely controlled, and the particles can be transferred into practically any solvent.