What Are Some Common Nanomaterials Used in Diagnostics?
Some common nanomaterials used in diagnostics include:
- Gold Nanoparticles: Utilized for their unique optical properties in techniques like surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) and colorimetric assays. - Magnetic Nanoparticles: Employed in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic immunoassays. - Carbon Nanotubes: Used in electrical biosensors for detecting various biomarkers. - Quantum Dots: Applied in fluorescent imaging due to their excellent light-emitting properties.
