Magnetic-fluorescent nanocomposites for biomedical multitasking

Corr, Serena A.; Byrne, Aisling O'; Gun’ko, Yurii K.; Ghosh, Sourja; Brougham, Dermot F.; Mitchell, Siobhán; Volkov, Yuri; Prina-Mello, Adriele

doi:10.1039/b610746j

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“…It is also found in microwave plasma synthesized ceramic nanoparticles coated with a polymer shell [51,197,198], or coated with an organic dye [97,198,199,202]. It is one interesting property of nanoparticles with applications found primarily in medical, biological, or pharmaceutical areas [235][236][237][238][239].…”

Section: Luminescence Properties and Bifunctional Nanoparticlesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Microwave Plasma Synthesis of Materials—From Physics and Chemistry to Nanoparticles: A Materials Scientist’s Viewpoint

Szabó

Schlabach

2014

Inorganics

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Abstract:In this review, microwave plasma gas-phase synthesis of inorganic materials and material groups is discussed from the application-oriented perspective of a materials scientist: why and how microwave plasmas are applied for the synthesis of materials? First, key players in this research field will be identified, and a brief overview on publication history on this topic is given. The fundamental basics, necessary to understand the processes ongoing in particle synthesis-one of the main applications of microwave plasma processes-and the influence of the relevant experimental parameters on the resulting particles and their properties will be addressed. The benefit of using microwave plasma instead of conventional gas phase processes with respect to chemical reactivity and crystallite nucleation will be reviewed. The criteria, how to choose an appropriate precursor to synthesize a specific material with an intended application is discussed. A tabular overview on all type of materials synthesized in microwave plasmas and other plasma methods will be given, including relevant citations. Finally, property examples of three groups of nanomaterials synthesized with microwave plasma methods, bare Fe 2 O 3 nanoparticles, different core/shell ceramic/organic shell nanoparticles, and Sn-based nanocomposites, will be described exemplarily, comprising perspectives of applications.

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Section: Luminescence Properties and Bifunctional Nanoparticlesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Microwave Plasma Synthesis of Materials—From Physics and Chemistry to Nanoparticles: A Materials Scientist’s Viewpoint

Szabó

Schlabach

2014

Inorganics

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“…Besides the biolabeling and biosensing, DDSNs can also be functionalized for drug delivery. The multifunctional DDSNs which carry photodynamic therapy agents or other anticancer drugs provide complete solutions from diagnosis and therapy [16][17][18][19][20].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Silica-Based Nanoparticles: Design and Properties

Liu

John

et al. 2010

Advanced Fluorescence Reporters in Chemistry and Biology II

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A number of dye-doped silica nanoparticles (DDSNs) have been developed by encapsulating various fluorophores into silica nanomatrixes. These DDSNs have shown great potential as highly sensitive fluorescent labeling agents for biosensing and bioimaging. The silica nanomatrix affects the radiative properties and reactivity of doped fluorophores and endows the DDSN surface properties of silica. Compared with molecular fluorophores, the DDSNs exhibit advantageous properties such as high fluorescence intensity, good photostability, and biological compatibility. In this chapter, methods for silica nanoparticle synthesis and approaches for doping dye molecules within the silica nanomatrixes are overviewed. Various advantageous properties of DDSNs are discussed including reaction kinetics, solubility, photostability, quantum yield, lifetime, and toxicity.

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“…17 Additionally it has been demonstrated that one dimensional linear assemblies of magnetic nanoparticles can be utilized as contrast agents in MRI studies in vivo. 18,19 In our current work we have developed new magnetic-fluorescent nanostructures, based on polyelectrolyte-stabilised magnetic nanoparticle assemblies and rhodamine B, and examined the in vitro performance of these nanostructures in primary mixed glial cell cultures.…”

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confidence: 99%