One-Pot Protocol for Au-Based Hybrid Magnetic Nanostructures via a Noble-Metal-Induced Reduction Process

An effective noble-metal-induced reduction (NMIR) strategy for the synthesis of Au-based hybrid magnetic nanostructures, including Au-Co core-shell nanocrystals and Au-Ni spindly nanostructures, has been developed. This NMIR process provides new insights into the reduction of metal ions in organic solvents and also applies to the synthesis of various bimetallic nanocrystals.