3D printing of chiral gold nanoparticles

This project involves the 3D printing of amino-acid and peptide-directed synthesis of chiral plasmonic gold nanoparticles. The
chirality of these nanoparticles is important due to their exceptional light polarization control, negative refractive index and chiral
sensing. Previous research on this topic look at the synthesis of these nanoparticles using amino acids and peptides which can
control the optical activity, handedness and chiral plasmonic resonance of the nanoparticles. Due to the polarization potential of
these nanoparticles, there has been much research that looks at the colour filter and display technologies that can be used to
replace traditional dye and pigment systems.

Faculty Supervisor:

Helen Tran

Student:

Partner:

Seoul National University

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Toronto

Program: