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Au-Cl adlayers modulate the surface chemistry of gold nanoparticles during Turkevich synthesis, affecting their formation and evolution. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This research aims to explore how Au-Cl adlayers influence the surface chemistry of gold nanoparticles during their synthesis.

February 25, 2026Chemical Communications1 citationsOpen Access

The role of Au-Cl adlayers in the Turkevich synthesis of gold nanoparticles

SSSarah May Sibug‐TorresUniversity of Cambridge GWGregory Q. WallaceUniversity of Strathclyde TJTabitha JonesUniversity of Cambridge

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This research aims to explore how Au-Cl adlayers influence the surface chemistry of gold nanoparticles during their synthesis.
Utilized real-time surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy
Analyzed the formation and collapse of Au-Cl adlayers
Investigated their effects on the synthesis of gold nanoparticles
Confirmed that Au-Cl adlayers modulate surface chemistry significantly
Observed distinct phases of formation and collapse during synthesis

Abstract

Real-time surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy reveals that Au-Cl adlayers modulate the surface chemistry of gold nanoparticles during Turkevich synthesis. The formation, evolution, and collapse of this adlayer account for the characteristic...

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