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Synthesis and Characterization of Gold Nanoparticles for Oncology Applications
Presentation Year
2026
Frank
Cappuccio
Faculty
Chemistry
Jorge
Monteiro
Faculty
Chemistry
Ivan
Ascencion
Undergraduate Student
Chemistry
College or Department
College of Natural Resources & Sciences
Short Description of your Research or Creative Project (700 characters or less)
Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are used in experimental cancer treatments and developed in various shapes and sizes to optimize drug delivery, imaging, and photothermal therapy. In this study, small gold nanospheres (20-30 nm), large nanospheres (50-60 nm), nanorods, and nanostars were synthesized and analyzed. Dynamic light scattering, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscopy were techniques deployed to determine particle size, level of uniformity, particle absorption of light, and overall AuNP morphology. AuNPs shape and size changed which altered their interaction with light. Our results aid in informing AuNP design for future cancer treatments.
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Yes
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chemistry-lyons-brodie-203491-4x3.pdf (34.22 KB)
Primary Contact: First Name
Brodie
Primary Contact: Last Name
Lyons
Primary Contact: Email
bl193@humboldt.edu
Primary Contact: I am a
Undergraduate Student
Primary Contact: Phone Number
7072980164
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4'x3'