Sonochemical Formation of Single‐Crystalline Gold Nanobelts

Benign belts: Single-crystalline gold nanobelts (see SEM image) can be synthesized by ultrasound irradiation of an aqueous solution of HAuCl4 containing α-D-glucose as a biological directing agent. The gold nanobelts are typically 30–50 nm wide and several micrometers long. The method is simple, rapid, and avoids hazardous substances. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2006/z503762_s.pdf or from the author. 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.