Localized Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles Using Nanoscale Corona Discharge in Aqueous Solutions

Highly localized and controlled metal nanoparticle synthesis using nanoscale corona discharge in aqueous solutions is illustrated. As a case study, gold nanoparticles are successfully deposited at the very tip of carbon nanopipettes to act as surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) probes. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.