Table 2. Nanoparticle Characterization.
| code | UVmaxa (nm) | ASPR/A450b (−) | Dh(UV)c (nm) | Dh (DLS)d (nm) | D(TEM) (nm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AuNP16 | 519 | 1.64 | 16 | 20.7 ± 0.8 | 14 ± 2 |
| NeuNAc-PHEA40AuNP16 | 527 | 1.66 | 16 | 40.9 ± 0.5 | (−) |
| NeuNAc-PHEA50AuNP16 | 526 | 1.68 | 18 | 44.2 ± 0.8 | (−) |
| AuNP35 | 526 | 1.91 | 35 | 34.5 ± 0.5 | 35 ± 3 |
| NeuNAc-PHEA40AuNP35 | 531 | 1.98 | 45 | 46.2 ± 0.7 | (−) |
| NeuNAc-PHEA50AuNP35 | 531 | 1.99 | 45 | 55.3 ± 0.8 | (−) |
a
SPR absorption maximum.
b
Absorbance ratio of SPR to 450 nm.
c
Estimated from UV–vis;43
d
From dynamic light scattering.
e
From TEM, from an average of >100 particles, showing ± SD.