研究目的
To develop a chemomechanical energy transducer (CoMET) based on gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) and thermo-/pH-responsive polymers, which transforms the trapped chemical energy into a tangible mechanical oscillation probed by extinction spectra.
研究成果
The study demonstrates an autonomous and programmable modulation of plasmon resonances and delivers the new concept of adaptive CoMET system, which opens new opportunities for the biomimetic powering of nanomechanics, nanofluidics, and even nanomachines in the future.
研究不足
The technical and application constraints of the experiments include the requirement for continuous feeding of HSO3? to sustain the pH oscillation, which can potentially be improved to a batch-like pH oscillation where a Na2SO3-loaded silica gel layer is introduced.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study employs a pH oscillation system of BMS as it is colorless, which does not interfere with the plasmonic color. The pH oscillation range and reaction temperature is very compatible with the working condition of PNIPAM.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Au NPs with diameters of ~14 nm were synthesized with the Turkevich method. The Au NP@PNIPAM hybrid system was prepared by mixing PNIPAM and Au NPs.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Chloroauric acid trihydrate, trisodium citrate dihydrate, sodium sulfite, poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) terminated with thiol and carboxyl groups, sodium bromate, manganese(II) sulfate monohydrate, sulfuric acid, and hydrochloric acid.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
The chemoplasmonic oscillation system was established by adding a
5:5 mL of Au NP@PNIPAM solution into Solution A, followed by slow injection of Solution B. The injection flow continued for 3 min for stabilization before taking any further measurement. Data Analysis Methods:
UV?vis extinction spectra and pH values of the solution were continuously recorded during the pH/chemoplasmonic oscillation.
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Chloroauric acid trihydrate
HAuCl4·3H2O
Sigma-Aldrich
Used in the synthesis of gold nanoparticles.
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Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) terminated with thiol and carboxyl groups
PNIPAM, Mn = 6000
Sigma-Aldrich
Used to coat the Au NPs' surfaces, which sterically stabilize the Au NPs, and the ?COOH groups endow the pH responsiveness to the pH oscillations.
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UV?vis extinction spectra
QE65000
Ocean Optics
Used to continuously record the extinction spectra of the solution during the pH/chemoplasmonic oscillation.
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Trisodium citrate dihydrate
Sigma-Aldrich
Used in the synthesis of gold nanoparticles.
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Sodium bromate
NaBrO3
Sinopharm Chemical Reagent Company
Used in the preparation of Solution A for the pH oscillation system.
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Manganese(II) sulfate monohydrate
MnSO4·H2O
Sinopharm Chemical Reagent Company
Used in the preparation of Solution A for the pH oscillation system.
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Sulfuric acid
H2SO4
Sinopharm Chemical Reagent Company
Used in the preparation of Solution B for the pH oscillation system.
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Hydrochloric acid
HCl
Sinopharm Chemical Reagent Company
Used in the preparation of Solution B for the pH oscillation system.
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pH meter
F-72G
Horiba
Used to continuously record the pH values of the solution during the pH/chemoplasmonic oscillation.
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