A Review on Functionalized Gold Nanoparticles for Biosensing Applications

Nanoparticle technology plays a key role in providing opportunities and possibilities for the development of new generation of sensing tools. The targeted sensing of selective biomolecules using functionalized gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) has become a major research thrust in the last decade. Au NP-b...

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Published inPlasmonics (Norwell, Mass.) Vol. 6; no. 3; pp. 491 - 506
Main Authors Zeng, Shuwen, Yong, Ken-Tye, Roy, Indrajit, Dinh, Xuan-Quyen, Yu, Xia, Luan, Feng
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Boston Springer US 01.09.2011
Subjects
Biochemistry
Biological and Medical Physics
Biophysics
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Chemistry and Materials Science
Nanotechnology
Surface functionalization
Surface plasmon resonance
Gold nanoparticles
Biosensing
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Summary:Nanoparticle technology plays a key role in providing opportunities and possibilities for the development of new generation of sensing tools. The targeted sensing of selective biomolecules using functionalized gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) has become a major research thrust in the last decade. Au NP-based sensors are expected to change the very foundations of sensing and detecting biomolecules. In this review, we will discuss the use of surface functionalized Au NPs for smart sensor fabrication leading to detection of specific biomolecules and heavy metal ions.
ISSN:1557-1955
1557-1963
DOI:10.1007/s11468-011-9228-1