Abstract
The addition of Au during scalable synthesis of nanosilver drastically minimizes its surface oxidation and leaching of toxic Ag(+) ions. These biocompatible and inexpensive silver-gold nanoalloyed particles exhibit superior plasmonic performance than commonly used pure Au nanoparticles, and as such these nanoalloys have great potential in theranostic applications.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Alloys / chemistry*
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Animals
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Biocompatible Materials / chemistry*
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Biocompatible Materials / toxicity
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Cell Line
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Cell Survival / drug effects
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Gold / chemistry*
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Metal Nanoparticles / chemistry*
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Metal Nanoparticles / toxicity
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Mice
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Oxidation-Reduction
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Silver / chemistry*
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Spectrum Analysis, Raman
Substances
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Alloys
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Biocompatible Materials
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Silver
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Gold