Fig. 2: Images and UV–Vis measurement of 24 h treated silicones.

a Images of control, CV only, [Au25(Cys)18] only, cysteine only and CV&[Au25(Cys)18]. CV indicates crystal violet. b UV–Vis absorbance spectra of control, CV only, [Au25(Cys)18] only, cysteine only and CV&[Au25(Cys)18].