Encapsulation and Growth of Gold Nanoparticles in Thermoresponsive Microgels

Gold nanoparticles are encapsulated within thermoresponsive pNIPAM migrogels through an easy two-step protocol. The core/shell structure of the composite is characterized by TEM, AFM, PCS, and UV-vis spectroscopy. The restricted environment and the high porosity of the microgel shell are studied through the overgrowth of the gold core.

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