Biomedical Applications of Plasmonic Nanoparticles

Shuai Hou, Hongwei Duan*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Plasmonic nanoparticles (NPs) are unique in their ability to manipulate light at the nanoscale. Their localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) leads to strong light scattering and light absorption, which have enabled widespread biomedical applications, such as in vitro diagnostics, in vivo imaging, and therapy. The enhanced electromagnetic field around the NP surface allows for surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) and metal-enhanced fluorescence (MEF). The strong light absorption makes the metal NPs ideal photothermal conversion agents, thus facilitating photoacoustic (PA) imaging and photothermal therapy (PTT). In this chapter, we review the biomedical applications of metal NPs associated with SERS, MEF, and PA imaging.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWorld Scientific Series in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
EditorsJwa-Min Nam
PublisherWorld Scientific
Pages449-478
Number of pages30
Edition1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameWorld Scientific Series in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Number1
Volume22
ISSN (Print)2301-301X
ISSN (Electronic)2335-6693

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2022 World Scientific Publishing Company.

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Chemistry (miscellaneous)

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