Pulse laser ablation in liquid induce gold nanoparticle production

Abstract

Over recent years, there has been an explosive growth of interest in the development of novel gel-phase materials based on small molecules. It has been recognized that an effective gelator should possess functional groups that interact with each other via temporal associative forces. This process leads to the formation of supramolecular polymer-like structures, which then aggregate further, hence gelating the solvent. Supramolecular interactions between building blocks that enable gel formation include hydrogen bonds, interactions, solvatophobic effects and van der Waals forces.