Table 1 The 15 nm AuNP seeds volume needed for syntheses of AuNP with a range of sizes, the amount of ligand needed to stabilize AuNP, and centrifugation parameters for particle washing.
From: Effect of Gold Nanoparticle Size on Their Properties as Contrast Agents for Computed Tomography
AuNP size (nm) | Seed volume (μL) | Mass m-PEG (mg) | Centrifugation speed (rcf) | Centrifuge tube |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | N/A | 12.61 | 2500 | 10 kDa molecular weight cut off (MWCO) tubes |
15 | N/A | 4.20 | 2500 | 10 kDa molecular weight cut off (MWCO) tubes |
50 | 3000 | 2.18 | 3200 | 50 mL falcon tubes |
79 | 750 | 1.41 | 1450 | 50 mL falcon tubes |
100 | 300 | 1.05 | 750 | 50 mL falcon tubes |
152 | 100 | 0.70 | 350 | 50 mL falcon tubes |
