Binary superlattices from Mo132 polyoxometalates and maghemite nanocrystals: Long-Range ordering and fine-tuning of dipole interactions

Abstract: In the present article, the successful coassembly of spherical 6.2 nm maghemite (g-Fe2O3) nanocrystals and giant polyoxometalates (POMs) such as 2.9 nm {Mo132} is demonstrated. To do so, colloidal solutions of oleic acid-capped g-Fe2O3 and long-chain alkylammonium-encapsulated {Mo132 } dispersed in chloroform are mixed together and supported self-organized binary superlattices are obtained upon the solvent evaporation on immersed substrates...