Inorganic nanoparticles-based contrast agents

Remarkable progress in the synthesis of inorganic nanoparticles, along with their biocompatibility and functionalization design, has enabled molecular imaging and early stage cancer detection to be accessed. A challenge to further advance this area of work is to develop green synthesis methods which have aimed to control the size, surface characteristics, and biodistribution. Major objectives of our group include synthesis and bioconjugation strategies for multifunctional nanoparticles which help enabling applications of the multifunctional nanoparticles in imaging and therapy.

Recent publications:

1. A simple straightforward thermal decomposition synthesis of PEG-covered Gd₂O₃ (Gd₂O₃@PEG) nanoparticles," Advanced Powder Technology, vol. 27, 2016, pp. 1800-1805.

2. Facile Thermal Decomposition Synthesis of PEGlylated Gadolinium Oxide Nanoparticles, Proceeding IC Star, Vol. 1, The 1^st International Conference on Science, Technology and Interdisciplinary Research, Lampung, September, 2015, ISBN : 978-602-73260-0-2

3. Synthesis of a gadolinium carbonate – conjugated-poly(ethylene)glycol (Gd₂(CO₃)₃@PEG particles via a modified solvothermal method, Proceeding of American Institute of Physics (AIP), Volume 1710, 6th Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Symposium, Solo, November, 2015, ISBN: 9780735413573

4. A novel approach for the synthesis of paramagnetic T1 MRI contrast agent Gd₂O₃@PEG nanoparticles by pulsed laser ablation in non-aqueous liquid environmentas literature study, The 14^th AOCMP and the 12^th SEACOMP International Conference, 2014.