dc.creator | Balinski, Andrzej | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2020-08-23T15:50:45Z | |
dc.date.available | 2010-11-23 | |
dc.date.issued | 2010-11-23 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://etd.library.vanderbilt.edu/etd-11222010-150037 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/1803/14724 | |
dc.description.abstract | Improved synthesis of ω-functionalized mercapto-tetraethylene glycols and single-phase synthesis of gold nanoparticles are described. Tetraethylene glycol is converted to mercaptotetraethylene glycol through thioacetate-protected tetraethylene glycol. The formation of disulfide byproducts are easily prevented by isolating the protected mercaptan which can be stored and quickly de-protected when needed. More importantly, mercaptotetraethylene glycol allows the simple one-step preparation of protected, water-soluble gold nanoparticles within a single alcoholic phase. This method avoids the problem of persistent ionic contamination from residual phase-transfer agent. These types of nanoparticles could provide a good starting material for biological applications due to their enhanced hydrophilicity and strong stability. | |
dc.format.mimetype | application/pdf | |
dc.subject | mercaptotetraethylene glycol | |
dc.subject | gold nanoparticles | |
dc.title | Improved synthesis of tetraethylene glycol-derived thiol for monolayer-protected gold nanoparticles | |
dc.type | thesis | |
dc.contributor.committeeMember | David Wright | |
dc.contributor.committeeMember | David Cliffel | |
dc.type.material | text | |
thesis.degree.name | MS | |
thesis.degree.level | thesis | |
thesis.degree.discipline | Chemistry | |
thesis.degree.grantor | Vanderbilt University | |
local.embargo.terms | 2010-11-23 | |
local.embargo.lift | 2010-11-23 | |