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Title: Label-Free Anti-Brownian Trapping of Single Nanoparticles in Solution

Journal Article · · Journal of Physical Chemistry. C

Today, biomolecular nanoparticles are prevalent as diagnostic tools and molecular delivery carriers, and it is particularly useful to examine individuals within a sample population to quantify the variations between objects and directly observe the molecular dynamics involving these objects. Using interferometric scattering as a highly sensitive label-free detection scheme, we recently developed the interferometric scattering anti-Brownian electrokinetic (ISABEL) trap to hold a single nanoparticle in solution for extended optical observation. In this perspective, we describe how we implemented this trap, how it extends the capabilities of previous ABEL traps, and how we have begun to study individual carboxysomes, a fascinating biological carbon fixation nanocompartment. By monitoring single nanocompartments for seconds to minutes in the ISABEL trap using simultaneous interferometric scattering and fluorescence spectroscopy, we have demonstrated single-compartment mass measurements, cargo-loading trends, and redox sensing inside individual particles. These experiments benefit from rich multiplexed correlative measurements utilizing both scattering and fluorescence with many exciting future capabilities within reach.

Research Organization:
Stanford University, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES); USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES). Chemical Sciences, Geosciences & Biosciences Division (CSGB)
Grant/Contract Number:
FG02-07ER15892; SC0025385
OSTI ID:
2478040
Journal Information:
Journal of Physical Chemistry. C, Journal Name: Journal of Physical Chemistry. C Journal Issue: 47 Vol. 128; ISSN 1932-7447
Publisher:
American Chemical SocietyCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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