Matrices | Characteristics and applications |
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Silica | Very stable and easily dispersed in solution Stable at wide range of pH Easy to attach several biomolecules, drug, fluorophores, quantum dots, dyes and ligands Inert and biocompatible Prevent aggregation of particles |
Gold and silver | Protect MIONPs from low pH corrosion Offer extra optical properties Gold-silver chemistry facilitate easy conjugation with other molecules Several applications in drug delivery |