Gold and Silver Nanoparticle-Based Colorimetric Sensors: New Trends and Applications

Gold and Silver nanoparticles (AuNPs and AgNPs) are perfect platforms for developing sensing colorimetric devices thanks to their high surface to volume ratio and distinctive optical properties, particularly sensitive to changes in the surrounding environment. These characteristics ensure high sensi...

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Autores principales: Giancarla Alberti, Camilla Zanoni, Lisa Rita Magnaghi, Raffaela Biesuz
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Publicado: MDPI AG 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/5a9ac900250242b6809845eaf41f0123
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Sumario:Gold and Silver nanoparticles (AuNPs and AgNPs) are perfect platforms for developing sensing colorimetric devices thanks to their high surface to volume ratio and distinctive optical properties, particularly sensitive to changes in the surrounding environment. These characteristics ensure high sensitivity in colorimetric devices. Au and Ag nanoparticles can be capped with suitable molecules that can act as specific analyte receptors, so highly selective sensors can be obtained. This review aims to highlight the principal strategies developed during the last decade concerning the preparation of Au and Ag nanoparticle-based colorimetric sensors, with particular attention to environmental and health monitoring applications.