Green synthesis of plasmonic nanoparticles for theranostics

The activity deals with bioinspired approaches of wet chemistry synthesis for the fabrication of metal nanoparticles, including gold (Au), silver (Ag), palladium (Pd), of different sizes, shapes, and surface chemistry. Diverse spectroscopic and microscopic techniques will carry out the physicochemical characterization. Proof-of-work cellular experiments are also included to test the intrinsic biological properties of the nanoparticles, for concurrent therapy and imaging-sensing (theranostic) functioning.