Detection of potential interactions of gold nanoclusters/nanoparticles in various biological environments with NanoSIMS (nanoscale secondary ion mass spectrometry)

At Western university, I have done lots of research for different sizes of gold nanoparticles/nanoclusters using different instruments (TOF-SIMS etc.) for characterizations of these gold nanomaterials.
Dr. Per Malmberg group at Chalmers University of Technology, is an expert of TOF-SIMS (surface characterization method) and in addition NanoSIMS. Dr. Malmberg’s NanoSIMS (a better surface characterization method specifically for Nanomaterials) would allow me to image my nanoparticles and even the nanoclusters I want to study next even better than what I can do with the equipment here, as it has higher resolution (down to 50 nm), as well as far better collection efficiency which is combined with sufficient mass resolution. I will then be able to make a scientific comparison between different nanomaterials that can be used for increasing radiation therapy for cancer treatment without being toxic for healthy cells in the body.

Faculty Supervisor:

Yolanda Hedberg

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Partner:

Chalmers University of Technology

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Education

University:

The University of Western Ontario

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