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Fabrication of gold-silver core-shell nanoparticles for performing as ultrabright SERS-nanotags inside human ovarian cancer cells
摘要： This paper presents the fabrication and characterization of new gold-silver core-shell nanoparticles labeled with para-mercaptobenzoic acid (4MBA) molecules and demonstrates their use as SERS-nanotags with ultra-bright traceability inside cells and ability to convey spectrally-coded information about the intracellular pH by means of Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS). Unlike to previous reported studies, our fabrication procedure includes in the first step the synthesis of chitosan-coated gold nanoparticles as a seed material with subsequent growing of a silver shell. The bimetallic core-shell structure is revealed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), high-angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM), energy-dispersive X-ray elemental mapping (EDX) and the presence of two interacting localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) modes in UV-Vis extinction spectrum. The high SERS activity and sensitivity of as fabricated 4MBA-chit-Au-AgNPs nano-constructs to different pH in solution is investigated under 532 and 633 nm laser lines excitation. Next, in view of future studies in cancer diagnosis, the in vitro antiproliferative effects of SERS-nanotags against human ovarian adenocarcinoma cells (NIH:OVCAR-3) are evaluated. The capacity to operate as bright SERS nanotags with precise localization at a single cell level as well as intracellular pH indicators is clearly demonstrated by performing cell imaging under scanning confocal Raman microscopy.
关键词： core-shell nanoparticles,pH sensors,ovarian cancer cells,chitosan,SERS tags
更新于2025-11-21 11:24:58
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Enhanced surface plasmon resonance (SPR) signals based on immobilization of core-shell nanoparticles incorporated boron nitride nanosheets: Development of molecularly imprinted SPR nanosensor for anticancer drug, etoposide
摘要： An effective SPR nanosensor based on core-shell nanoparticles (Ag@AuNPs) incorporated hexagonal boron nitride (HBN) nanosheets and molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) was presented for etoposide (ETO) detection. Scanning electron microscope (SEM), transmission electron microscope (TEM), x-ray diffraction (XRD) method, cyclic voltammetry (CV), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy (AFM) methods were utilized for all characterizations of nanomaterials and polymer surfaces. ETO imprinted SPR nanosensor based on Ag@AuNPs-HBN nanocomposite was developed in the presence of poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate-methacryloylamidoglutamic acid) [p(HEMA-MAGA)]. The results of the study have revealed that 0.001 - 1.00 ng mL-1 (1.70×10-12 - 1.70×10-9 M) and 0.00025 ng mL-1 (4.25×10-13 M) were found as the linearity range and the detection limit (LOD). Furthermore, the prepared SPR nanosensor was examined in terms of stability, repeatability and selectivity. Finally, the imprinted SPR nanosensor was applied to the urine samples having high recovery.
关键词： Etoposide,Core-shell nanoparticles,Hexagonal boron nitride,Urine sample,Molecular imprinted nanosensor
更新于2025-11-21 11:18:25
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KMnF3:Yb3+,Er3+ Core-Active-Shell Nanoparticles with Broadband Down-Shifting Luminescence at 1.5 μm for Polymer-Based Waveguide Amplifiers
摘要： In this study, we prepared cubic-phase oleic-acid-coated KMnF3: Yb3+,Er3+ nanoparticles (NPs) and NaYF4:Yb3+,Er3+ NPs, which were about 23 nm. From the down-shifting emissions spectra of the two NPs obtained by 980 nm excitation, we observed the fact that the KMnF3: 18%Yb3+,1%Er3+ NPs were a luminescent material with a broadband near-infrared emission of 1.5 μm, and full-width at half-maximum (FWHM) of 55 cm?1, which was wider than that of the NaYF4: 18%Yb3+,1% NPs. Therefore, we believe that the oleic-acid-coated KMnF3:Yb3+,Er3+ NPs have great potential in fabricating broadband waveguide ampli?ers. Through epitaxial growth of a KMnF3: Yb3+ active-shell on the core NPs, we compounded KMnF3:Yb3+,Er3+@KMnF3:Yb3+ core-active-shell NPs whose 1.5-μm infrared emissions intensity was 3.4 times as strong as that of the core NPs. In addition, we manufactured waveguide ampli?ers using KMnF3:18%Yb3+,1%Er3+@KMnF3:2%Yb3+ NPs as the core materials of the waveguide ampli?ers. When the input signal power was 0.2 mW and the pump power was 200 mW, we achieved a relative gain of 0.6 dB at 1534 nm in a 10-mm long waveguide.
关键词： broadband,1.5 μm,KMnF3:Yb3+,Er3+ core-shell nanoparticles,polymer-based waveguide ampli?ers,down-shifting luminescence
更新于2025-11-14 15:27:09
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Quantitative Measure of the Size Dispersity in Ultrasmall Fluorescent Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Core-Shell Silica Nanoparticles by Small-angle X-ray Scattering
摘要： Small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) was performed on dispersions of ultrasmall (d < 10 nm) fluorescent organic-inorganic hybrid core-shell silica nanoparticles synthesized in aqueous solutions (C′ dots) by using an oscillating flow cell to overcome beam induced particle degradation. Form factor analysis and fitting was used to determine the size and size dispersity of the internal silica core containing covalently encapsulated fluorophores. The structure of the organic poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) shell was modelled as a monodisperse corona containing concentrated and semi-dilute regimes of decaying density and as a simple polydisperse shell to determine the bounds of dispersity in the overall hybrid particle. C′ dots containing single growth step silica cores have dispersities of 0.19-0.21; growth of additional silica shells onto the core produces a thin, dense silica layer, and increases the dispersity to 0.22-0.23. Comparison to FCS and DLS measures of size shows good agreement with SAXS measured and modelled sizes and size dispersities. Finally, comparison of a set of same sized and purified particles demonstrates that SAXS is sensitive to the skewness of the gel permeation chromatography elugrams of the original as-made materials. These and other insights provided by quantitative SAXS assessments may become useful for generation of robust nanoparticle design criteria necessary for their successful and safe use, for example in nanomedicine and oncology applications.
关键词： nanomedicine,size dispersity,core-shell nanoparticles,silica nanoparticles,Small-angle X-ray scattering,PEGylation
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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Ultrasensitive detection of diclofenac in water samples by a novel surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS)-based immunochromatographic assay using AgMBA@SiO2-Ab as immunoprobe
摘要： In the last years, surface-enhanced Raman scattering based immunochromatographic assay (SERS-ICA) has been getting great attention and been applied for the detection of different target analytes. In this study, a novel SERS-ICA using AgMBA@SiO2-Ab as an immunoprobe has been developed for rapid, quantitative and ultrasensitive detection of a pharmaceutical diclofenac (DCF) residue in water samples. Ag, Ag@SiO2 and AgMBA@SiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized and characterized. The immunoprobe was prepared by sandwiching the Raman reporter mercaptobenzoic acid (MBA) between the core-shell layers and immobilizing the monoclonal antibody (mAb) against DCF on the surface of the Ag@SiO2 NPs. Under optimal conditions, the sensitivity and limit of detection (LOD) of the SERS-ICA for DCF were found to be 9 pg mL-1 and 0.07 pg mL-1, respectively. The detection of the SERS-ICA for DCF was completed within 15 min. AgMBA@SiO2-Ab was stable within four months without significant loss of SERS intensity. The key to success of the SERS-ICA was the employment of the Ag@SiO2 NPs as the SERS substrate, which possessed gorgeous SERS enhancement capability, predominant biocompatibility and excellent stability. This SERS-ICA is potential as an ultrasensitive analytical method in point-of-care testing, clinical diagnosis, food inspecting and environmental monitoring.
关键词： Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS),SERS-ICA,Diclofenac,Ag@SiO2 core-shell nanoparticles,Immunochromatographic assay (ICA)
更新于2025-09-23 15:22:29
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Manufacture of Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticles Coated with Silica Shells
摘要： MgO@SiO 2 core–shell nanoparticles were manufactured, and a synthetic protocol was developed to prepare MgO nanoparticles where the SiO2 shell thickness was less than 10 nm. The influence of synthesis parameters on the formation of MgO@SiO2 nanoparticles was studied. The fact of a SiO2 shell being formed on the MgO surface was established and the sizes of the thus-prepared MgO@SiO2 nanoparticles were determined by TEM and Fourier-transform IR spectroscopy.
关键词： metal oxide nanoparticles,magnesium oxide,silica shell,core–shell nanoparticles,tetraethoxysilane
更新于2025-09-23 15:21:21
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Preparation of composite Ag@Au core–shell nanoparticles and their linear and nonlinear optical properties
摘要： We herein report the preparation of composite Ag@Au core–shell nanoparticles (NPs) through galvanic replacement reaction and the investigations of linear and nonlinear optical properties. TEM micrographs envisage the formation of core–shell NPs. EDS elemental mapping images demonstrate the homogeneous distribution of the elements and their chemical composition. The powder XRD pattern confirms the formation of highly crystalline composite Ag@Au core–shell NPs. The UV–Vis absorption spectrum shows contribution of Ag and Au characteristic absorption bands and the slight red shift provides the strong evidence for coating of Au shell over the Ag core. Moreover, the linear optical parameters such as the extinction coefficient, reflectance, refractive index, conductivity, susceptibility and polarizability are studied. z-scan analysis reveals the enhanced nonlinear optical properties of the composite Ag@Au core–shell NPs with nonlinear refraction coefficient (n2) being ten times higher than that of Ag NPs and eight times increase in comparison with that of Au NPs.
关键词： Nonlinear optical properties,Ag@Au core–shell nanoparticles,z-scan technique,Galvanic replacement reaction,Linear optical properties
更新于2025-09-23 15:21:21
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Laser sintering of Cu@Ag core-shell nanoparticles for printed electronics applications
摘要： Bimetallic Cu@Ag core-shell nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized by the reduction of copper 2-[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy]acetate with hydrazine hydrate in benzyl alcohol followed by the reduction of silver ions on the copper surface using a galvanic replacement reaction. Ink consisting of the as-synthesized Cu@Ag NPs dispersed in a mixture of nontoxic solvents with different boiling temperatures (butanol and propylene glycol ethers) was prepared. Thin layers were spin coated on polyimide films using the developed ink. The conductive layer formed in air in the optimized conditions showed an electrical resistivity of 28.5 lX·cm.
关键词： Conductive inks,Laser sintering,Printed electronics,Copper,Core-shell nanoparticles,Silver
更新于2025-09-23 15:19:57
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Plasmonic Enhancement of Dye Fluorescence in Polymer/Metal Nanocomposites
摘要： The effect of the plasmonic enhancement of dye fluorescence in poly(vinyl butyral) films containing Ag/SiO2 core-shell nanoparticles has been thoroughly studied. It has been shown that the magnitude of this effect can be quite large (up to 5 times) even for a dye having a very high quantum yield (coumarin 7). Therewith, it substantially depends on the size and concentration of Ag/SiO2 particles and the quantum yield of a dye. The results obtained are discussed with involvement of mechanisms reported in the literature for plasmonic enhancement of fluorescence of dyes characterized by high and low quantum yields.
关键词： plasmonic enhancement,dye fluorescence,quantum yield,polymer/metal nanocomposites,Ag/SiO2 core-shell nanoparticles
更新于2025-09-23 15:19:57
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Refractory plasmonics enabling 20% efficient lead-free perovskite solar cells
摘要： Core-shell refractory plasmonic nanoparticles are used as excellent nanoantennas to improve the efficiency of lead-free perovskite solar cells (PSCs). SiO2 is used as the shell coating due to its high refractive index and low extinction coefficient, enabling the control over the sunlight directivity. An optoelectronic model is developed using 3D finite element method (FEM) as implemented in COMSOL Multiphysics to calculate the optical and electrical parameters of plain and ZrN/SiO2-modified PSCs. For a fair comparison, ZrN-decorated PSCs are also simulated. While the decoration with ZrN nanoparticles boosts the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of the PSC from 12.9% to 17%, the use of ZrN/SiO2 core/shell nanoparticles shows an unprecedented enhancement in the PCE to reach 20%. The enhancement in the PCE is discussed in details.
关键词： lead-free perovskite solar cells,refractory plasmonics,ZrN/SiO2 core/shell nanoparticles,power conversion efficiency,optoelectronic modeling
更新于2025-09-23 15:19:57