The role of Au–Cl adlayers in the Turkevich synthesis of gold nanoparticles

Chemical Communications 2026 Open access

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Authors: Sarah May Sibug‐Torres, Gregory Quinn Wallace, Tabitha Jones, D. G. Graham, Jeremy J. Baumberg
DOI: 10.1039/d6cc00457a
Cited by: 1
References: 23

Abstract

Real-time surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy reveals that Au-Cl adlayers modulate the surface chemistry of gold nanoparticles during Turkevich synthesis. The formation, evolution, and collapse of this adlayer account for the characteristic optical, electrochemical, and size changes observed during growth and termination, offering a unified chemical picture of gold nanoparticle synthesis.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications Nanocluster Synthesis and Applications Coagulation and Flocculation Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Chemical Communications
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
62
Issue
21
Pages
5890–5894
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN