Abstract
Surface modified gold nanoparticles are becoming more and more popular for use in biomaterials due to the possibility for specific targeting and increased biocompatibility. This review provides a summary of the recent literature surrounding polyelectrolyte coatings on spherical gold nanoparticles and their potential biomedical applications. The synthesis and layer-by layer coating approach are briefly discussed together with common characterisation methods. The potential applications and recent developments in drug delivery, gene therapy, photothermal therapy and imaging are summarized as well as the effects on cellular uptake and toxicity. Finally, the future outlook for polyelectrolyte coated gold nanoparticles is explored, focusing on their use in biomedicine. [Figure not available: see fulltext.].
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 11 |
| Journal | Nano Convergence |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 24 Apr 2019 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
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- Biomedical
- Gold
- Gold nanoparticles
- Nanoparticles
- Polyelectrolyte