Gold Nanostars Outshine the Competition (IMAGE)

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Gold Nanostars Outshine the Competition

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NIST scientists found that gold and silver nanostars improved the sensitivity of Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy 10 to 100,000 times that of other commonly used nanoparticles. These uniquely shaped nanoparticles may one day be used in a range of applications from disease diagnostics to contraband identification. Color added for clarity.

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