One-step synthesis of highly biocompatible multi-shaped gold nanostructures with fruit extract

Y. Tai*, N. T.T. Tran, Y. C. Tsai, J. Y. Fang, L. W. Chang

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to journalJournal Article peer-review

15 Scopus citations

Abstract

In this study, the authors demonstrate the synthesis of various gold nanostructures through a one-step, green and complete bio-modulation approach. Nanoparticles were successfully synthesised by the addition of gold aqueous solution to fruit extracts, including orange, papaya, peach or lemon. The particles were of various shapes and sizes with high abundance, such as sphere, marigold, triangle and hexagon. The biocompatibility of the presented gold nanostructures was examined; haemolysis tests revealed a non-toxicity result in blood cell uptake of such gold nanostructures. This study opens the exciting possibility of synthesising various multi-shaped nanoparticles through a simple and green approach, as well as paving the way for future bio-applications.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)52-59
Number of pages8
JournalIET Nanobiotechnology
Volume5
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 06 2011

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'One-step synthesis of highly biocompatible multi-shaped gold nanostructures with fruit extract'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this