Applications
SMBTM 73 Property
1. Length/Diameter/Specific Surface Area are measured through SEM/TEM/BET & PSD respectively
2. Overall morphology is analyzed through SEM
Product | Production description |
Pore Diameter (average) |
BET Surface Area (average) |
Pore Volume | Tap density |
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![]() SMB-73 |
Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles
(SiO2, Au), CEN Co., Ltd. |
2.72nm | >750m2/g | 0.75cm3/g | ~0.15g/cm3 |
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Au (Gold) Nanoparticle effect
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Expectancy Effects of High Functional SMB-73 Composite Material
Therapeutic Agent Delivery
The large surface area-to-volume ratio of SMB-73 enables their surface to be coated with hundreds of molecules (including therapeutics, targeting agents, and anti-fouling polymers).
Sensor
SMB-73 are used in a variety of sensors. For example, a colorimetric sensor based on gold nanospheres can identify if foods are suitable for consumption.
Photothermic Therapy
Near-IR absorbing SMB-73 produce heat when excited by light at wavelengths from 700 to 800 nm. This enables these gold nanospheres to eradicate targeted tumors.
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Diagnostics
SMB-73 are also used to detect biomarkers in the diagnosis of heart diseases, cancers, and infectious agents. They are also common in lateral flow immunoassays, a common household example being the home pregnancy test.
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Catalysis
The surface of a gold nanoparticle can be used for selective oxidation or in certain cases the surface can reduce a reaction (nitrogen oxides). Gold nanospheres are being developed for fuel cell applications.