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Title: Shape tunable plasmonic nanoparticles

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1346047

Noble metal nanoparticles and methods of their use are provided. Certain aspects provided solid noble metal nanoparticles tuned to the near infrared. The disclosed nanoparticles can be used in molecular imaging, diagnosis, and treatment. Methods for imaging cells are also provided.

Research Organization:
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-97ER14799
Assignee:
Georgia Tech Research Corporation
Patent Number(s):
9,588,124
Application Number:
11/913,915
OSTI ID:
1346047
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2006 May 11
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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