Gold nanorods as molecular probes for light-based imaging techniques

Raja Gopal Rayavarapu

Research output: ThesisPhD Thesis - Research UT, graduation UT

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Abstract

The thesis describes the use of gold nanorods as molecular probes for light-based imaging techniques for potential applications in biology and medicine. An overview of the synthesis and critical parameters influencing the synthesis of gold nanorods on size/shape/yield of nanorods are discussed. For using gold nanorods in vivo, the concerns of toxicity, biodistribution and bioconjugation are addressed to make them suited for use in vivo.
Original languageEnglish
Awarding Institution
  • University of Twente
Supervisors/Advisors
  • van Leeuwen, A.G.J.M., Supervisor
  • Manohar, Srirang, Supervisor
Award date25 Mar 2010
Place of PublicationEnschede
Publisher
Print ISBNs978-90-365-2994-5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 25 Mar 2010

Keywords

  • IR-70456

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