Plasmonic nanoplatforms for biosensing: small solutions to big problems

Due to exceptional optical absorption properties, metallic nanoparticles have gained significant attention as advanced materials in the medical field, particularly in applications like optical therapy and diagnostic techniques. Gold and silver nanospheres offer a promising starting point for the development of high-performance optical biosensors, providing a foundation for innovative advancements in sensor technology. In this presentation the interaction of light with metallic nanoparticles will be described, and the use of plasmonic nanostructures on medical diagnosis will be reveled.
Co-sponsored by: University of Ulster – UK
Speaker(s): Renato Araújo,
Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Campina Grande, Pernambuco, Brazil, 50.740-550