Abstract
Nanoporous gold (np-Au) has intriguing material properties that offer potential benefits for many applications due to its high specific surface area, well-characterized thiol-gold surface chemistry, high electrical conductivity, and reduced stiffness. The research on np-Au has taken place on various fronts, including advanced microfabrication and characterization techniques to probe unusual nanoscale properties and applications spanning from fuel cells to electrochemical sensors. Here, we provide a review of the recent advances in np-Au research, with special emphasis on microfabrication and characterization techniques. We conclude the paper with a brief outline of challenges to overcome in the study of nanoporous metals.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 2188-2215 |
| Number of pages | 28 |
| Journal | Materials |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Dec 1 2009 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Keywords
- Catalyst
- Characterization
- Gold
- Gold-silver alloy
- Mems
- Microfabrication
- Morphology
- Nanoporous
- Sensor
- Surface area
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Materials Science(all)
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Nanoporous gold : Fabrication, characterization, and applications. / Seker, Erkin; Reed, Michael L.; Begley, Matthew R.
In: Materials, Vol. 2, No. 4, 01.12.2009, p. 2188-2215.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article
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N2 - Nanoporous gold (np-Au) has intriguing material properties that offer potential benefits for many applications due to its high specific surface area, well-characterized thiol-gold surface chemistry, high electrical conductivity, and reduced stiffness. The research on np-Au has taken place on various fronts, including advanced microfabrication and characterization techniques to probe unusual nanoscale properties and applications spanning from fuel cells to electrochemical sensors. Here, we provide a review of the recent advances in np-Au research, with special emphasis on microfabrication and characterization techniques. We conclude the paper with a brief outline of challenges to overcome in the study of nanoporous metals.
AB - Nanoporous gold (np-Au) has intriguing material properties that offer potential benefits for many applications due to its high specific surface area, well-characterized thiol-gold surface chemistry, high electrical conductivity, and reduced stiffness. The research on np-Au has taken place on various fronts, including advanced microfabrication and characterization techniques to probe unusual nanoscale properties and applications spanning from fuel cells to electrochemical sensors. Here, we provide a review of the recent advances in np-Au research, with special emphasis on microfabrication and characterization techniques. We conclude the paper with a brief outline of challenges to overcome in the study of nanoporous metals.
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