Direct synthesis of gold nanodispersions in sol–gel derived silicate sols, gels and films

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Abstract
A simple method for the preparation of stable colloidal suspensions of gold nanoparticles in silicate sols, silicate based films and monoliths is presented; organically modified sol–gel monomers containing amine functional groups are used for the stabilisation of Au ions and the metal nanocrystalline sol.