One-step synthesis of metallic and metal oxide nanoparticles using amino-PEG oligomers as multi-purpose ligands: size and shape control, and quasi-universal solvent dispersibility.

A one-step and room temperature synthesis toward metallic and metal oxide nanoparticles soluble both in water and organic solvent is reported. This was achieved using amino-PEG oligomers that make it possible to control the size and shape of the nanoparticles.