The effects of size, shape, and surface functional group of gold nanostructures on their adsorption and internalization by cells

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Abstract

The size, shape, and surface chemistry of a gold nanostructure can influence its adsorption and internalization by a cell (see image). This work compares gold nanostructures of two different sizes, two different shapes, and three different surface functional groups.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)517-522
Number of pages6
JournalSmall
Volume6
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 22 Feb 2010
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Adsorption
  • Cellular uptake
  • Internalization
  • Nanostructures
  • Surface chemistry

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