reviewNanomaterialsJun 14, 2011GOLD OA

Functionalized Gold Nanoparticles and Their Biomedical Applications

Alabama State University

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Abstract

Metal nanoparticles are being extensively used in various biomedical applications due to their small size to volume ratio and extensive thermal stability. Gold nanoparticles (GNPs) are an obvious choice due to their amenability of synthesis and functionalization, less toxicity and ease of detection. The present review focuses on various methods of functionalization of GNPs and their applications in biomedical research. Functionalization facilitates targeted delivery of these nanoparticles to various cell types, bioimaging, gene delivery, drug delivery and other therapeutic and diagnostic applications. This review is an amalgamation of recent advances in the field of functionalization of gold nanoparticles and…

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Keywords
  • Surface modification
  • Nanotechnology
  • Colloidal gold
  • Nanoparticle
  • Drug delivery
  • Materials science
  • Chemistry
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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