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Synthesis of Near-Infrared Emitting Gold Nanoclusters for Biological Applications
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Bioanalytical applications of au nanoparticles.
Bikash K Jena1, Sourov Ghosh, Rajkumar Bera
1Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, West Bengal, India.
Recent Patents on Nanotechnology
|March 11, 2010
Summary
Gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) exhibit unique quantum properties, driving innovation in nanoscale devices. This review explores their bioanalytical applications, focusing on sensors and drug delivery systems.
Area of Science:
- Nanotechnology
- Materials Science
- Analytical Chemistry
Background:
- Colloidal gold (Au) has historical uses, but technological importance is recent.
- Nanoscale Au particles possess unique quantum-scale properties.
- Au nanoparticles are crucial for emerging 21st-century energy and sensing devices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent patents and literature on bioanalytical applications of Au nanoparticles.
- To discuss the synthesis of Au nanoparticles of various sizes and shapes.
- To detail their utilization in optical/electrochemical sensors and drug delivery.
Main Methods:
- Literature and patent review focused on Au nanoparticle applications.
- Discussion of synthesis methods for controlling Au nanoparticle size and shape.
- Analysis of Au nanoparticle-based sensors and analytical techniques.
Main Results:
- Au nanoparticles are key components in advanced nanoscale devices.
- Significant research demonstrates their utility in biosensing and catalysis.
- Patents and literature highlight diverse bioanalytical applications.
Conclusions:
- Au nanoparticles offer versatile platforms for bioanalytical methodologies.
- Their optical and electronic properties are vital for sensor development.
- Future applications include advanced drug delivery and sensing devices.
