Gold-coated nanoparticles for use in biotechnology applications
US7226636B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 31, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2991
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process of preparing gold-coated magnetic nanoparticles is disclosed and includes forming a suspension of magnetic nanoparticles within a suitable liquid, adding an amount of a reducible gold compound and a reducing agent to the suspension, and, maintaining the suspension for time sufficient to form gold-coated magnetic nanoparticles.
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