Preparation and functionalisation of magnetic gold nanoparticles for biosensor applications
Work on this collaborative project with the Gooding group from the School of Chemistry, UNSW, focuses on developing a robust method for the synthesis of tailored composite nanoparticles consisting of a magnetic iron-oxide core and a shell of gold. These composite particles possess the desirable magnetic character of the magnetite core and allow for predictable functionalisation of the gold shell. Such properties make the particles highly suited for potential use in protein separation, targeted drug delivery and biological monitoring. A major aim of this project is to develop a simple and versatile method to produce particles with well-controlled properties and to test these particles in a range of applications.
