Synthesis and functionalization of NaGdF4:Yb,Er@NaGdF4 core–shell nanoparticles for possible application as multimodal contrast agents

Synthesis and functionalization of NaGdF4:Yb,Er@NaGdF4 core–shell nanoparticles for possible application as multimodal contrast agents

Upconverting nanoparticles (UCNPs) are promising, new imaging probes capable of serving as multimodal contrast agents. In this study, monodisperse and ultrasmall core and core–shell UCNPs were synthesized via a thermal decomposition method. Furthermore, it was shown that the epitaxial growth of a Na...

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Main Authors: Dovile Baziulyte-Paulaviciene, Vitalijus Karabanovas, Marius Stasys, Greta Jarockyte, Vilius Poderys, Simas Sakirzanovas, Ricardas Rotomskis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Beilstein-Institut 2017-09-01
Series:Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology
Subjects:
cancer theranostics
core–shell structure
luminescence
multimodal
nanoparticles
upconverting nanoparticles
upconversion
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3762/bjnano.8.183

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