Robust, directed assembly of fluorescent nanodiamonds. Issue 42 (13th October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kianinia, Mehran; Shimoni, Olga; Bendavid, Avi; Schell, Andreas W.; Randolph, Steven J.; Toth, Milos; Aharonovich, Igor; Lobo, Charlene J.
• Is Part Of: Nanoscale. Volume 8:Issue 42(2016)
• Page Start: 18032
• Page End: 18037
• Publication Date: 2016-10-13
• Subjects: Nanoscience -- Periodicals; Nanotechnology -- Periodicals; 620.505
• DOI: 10.1039/c6nr05419f
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2040-3364

Abstract

Abstract : A simple and robust method of assembling fluorescent nanoparticles into macroscopic arrays. Abstract : Arrays of fluorescent nanoparticles are highly sought after for applications in sensing, nanophotonics and quantum communications. Here we present a simple and robust method of assembling fluorescent nanodiamonds into macroscopic arrays. Remarkably, the yield of this directed assembly process is greater than 90% and the assembled patterns withstand ultra-sonication for more than three hours. The assembly process is based on covalent bonding of carboxyl to amine functional carbon seeds and is applicable to any material, and to non-planar surfaces. Our results pave the way to directed assembly of sensors and nanophotonics devices.