V.B. thanks Kansas State University for financial support (Start-up Grant)
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Reversibly Compressible and Stretchable “Springlike” Polymeric Nanojunctions Between Metal Nanoparticles†
Article first published online: 30 OCT 2008
DOI: 10.1002/smll.200800788
Copyright © 2008 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim
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How to Cite
Jasuja, K., Thompson, A. and Berry, V. (2008), Reversibly Compressible and Stretchable “Springlike” Polymeric Nanojunctions Between Metal Nanoparticles. Small, 4: 2181–2186. doi: 10.1002/smll.200800788
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Publication History
- Issue published online: 4 DEC 2008
- Article first published online: 30 OCT 2008
- Manuscript Revised: 18 AUG 2008
- Manuscript Received: 4 JUN 2008
Funded by
- Kansas State University
Keywords:
- junctions;
- molecular electronics;
- nanoelectromechanical systems;
- nanoparticles;
- polymers
Graphical Abstract
Spring-loaded junctions: An electromechanical device is fabricated by incorporating crosslinked polymer molecules between gold nanoparticles in a two-dimensional array. After compression or stretching induced by a high electric field (see picture) or a centrifugal field, respectively, the junctions exert force on the nanoparticles to move them back to their original position, similar to a windup toy.