Recent Research: Nano gold suspensions have been the subject of significant research in recent years due to their unique properties and potential applications. Studies have shown that nano gold suspensions can be used in various fields, including electronics, catalysis, and biomedicine. Researchers have also investigated the use of nano gold suspensions as a contrast agent for imaging and diagnostics, as well as their potential use in cancer therapy.
Most Cited Papers:
- Nanoparticle-Mediated Therapeutic Approaches for Cancer” by J.A. Hupp and D.L. Kaplan
- Gold Nanoparticle-Based Biosensors for Detection of Biomolecules” by H. Niidome and T. Kunitake
- Catalytic Properties of Gold Nanoparticles” by T. Ma and L. Dai
Applications:
- Imaging and Diagnostics: Nano gold suspensions have been used as contrast agents in various imaging techniques, including X-ray, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and computed tomography (CT).
- Cancer Therapy: Studies have shown that nano gold suspensions have the potential to be used in cancer therapy as a photothermal agent, converting light into heat to destroy cancer cells.
- Biomedicine: Nano gold suspensions have also been explored for their potential use in drug delivery, gene therapy, and as biosensors.
- Electronics: Nano gold suspensions can be used in electronic applications as conductors, interconnects, and in the fabrication of gold-based nano-electronics.
References:
- J.A. Hupp and D.L. Kaplan, “Nanoparticle-Mediated Therapeutic Approaches for Cancer,” Nature Reviews Cancer, vol. 10, no. 7, pp. 488-498, 2010.
- H. Niidome and T. Kunitake, “Gold Nanoparticle-Based Biosensors for Detection of Biomolecules,” Analytical Chemistry, vol. 75, no. 11, pp. 2624-2632, 2003.
- T. Ma and L. Dai, “Catalytic Properties of Gold Nanoparticles,” Chemical Society Reviews, vol. 39, no. 3, pp. 1072-1083, 2010.
Keywords: nano gold suspensions, applications, imaging and diagnostics, cancer therapy, biomedicine, electronics.