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Yogendra Kumar1, A S K Sinha2, K D P Nigam2,3
1Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai - 600036, India. jitendrasangwai@iitm.ac.in.
Nanoscale
|March 17, 2023
Summary
Functionalizing nanoparticles enhances their properties for better bioavailability and performance. This study explores advanced methods for tuning nanoparticle characteristics and their applications in precision engineering.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Surface Chemistry
Background:
- Nanoparticle research has advanced significantly, with property enhancement crucial for applications.
- Functionalization is key to improving nanoparticle bioavailability, specificity, and catalytic performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore scalable technologies for nanoparticle functionalization.
- To discuss methodologies for nanostructure and anchoring for precision engineering.
- To review characterization strategies for functionalized nanoparticle assemblies.
Main Methods:
- In-synthesis and post-synthesis functionalization techniques.
- Surface chemistry-based approaches for property tuning.
- Analysis of thermodynamic and kinetic parameters in functionalization.
Main Results:
- Discusses various nanostructure and anchoring methodologies.
- Highlights the role of surface amelioration in immobilizing functional groups and biomolecules.
- Presents emerging characterization strategies for functionalized assemblies.
Conclusions:
- Functionalized nanoparticles offer controllable attributes like size, shape, and surface features.
- Surface functionalization is vital for biomedical applications and precision engineering.
- Further exploration of scalable technologies and characterization is needed.
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