Nano-Bio interface and particle characterization
This research area focuses on developing advanced methods for tracking, quantification, and characterization of nanomaterials (including metallic and carbon-based nanoparticles), with applications in environmental risk assessment, medicine, and agriculture.
We design smart nanomaterials for targeted detection of diseases such as cancer and for precision agricultural solutions, enhancing both diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. Our expertise includes synthesizing metallic nanoparticles using bottom-up approaches and producing polymeric micro/nanoparticles through top-down methods.
We investigate the interactions of nanomaterials with biomolecules and proteins to understand their biological fate in physiological systems, providing insights into their safety and efficacy. Additionally, we assess the environmental behavior of nanomaterials, studying their fate and transformation.
To achieve these objectives, we employ advanced analytical techniques, including single cell/single particle ICP-MS and DLS.
Unit Coordinator: Dr. Fazel Abdolahpur Monikh
Nat Protoc 18, 3534–3564 (2023) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41596-023-00886-9