We report a solution-based method to synthesize substrate-bound Au nanowires. By tuning the molecular ligands used during the synthesis, the Au nanowires can be grown from various substrates with different surface properties. Au nanowire-based nanostructures can also be synthesized by adjusting the reaction parameters.
Wang, X., Wu, X., He, J., Tao, X., Li, H., Zhao, G., Wang, Y., Chen, H. Synthesis of Substrate-Bound Au Nanowires Via an Active Surface Growth Mechanism. J. Vis. Exp. (137), e57808, doi:10.3791/57808 (2018).