Microspheres including nanoparticles

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2007-06-12

2007-06-12

Le, H. Thi (Department: 1773)

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Coated or structually defined flake, particle, cell, strand,...

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C428S404000

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ABSTRACT:
A microparticle can include a central region and a peripheral region. The peripheral region can include a nanoparticle, such as a metal nanoparticle, a metal oxide nanoparticle, or a semiconductor nanocrystal. The microparticle can be a member of a monodisperse population of particles.

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