Fluoridated HAp:Ln3+ (Ln = Eu or Tb) nanoparticles for cell-imaging

Nanoscale. 2012 Nov 21;4(22):6967-70. doi: 10.1039/c2nr32404k.

Abstract

Water-dispersible hydrophilic fluoridated HAp:Ln(3+) (Ln = Eu or Tb) nanoparticles were prepared via hydrophobic/hydrophilic transformation with surfactants (Pluronic F127). The HAp:Ln(3+) (Ln = Eu or Tb) nanoparticles with unique luminescent properties and excellent biocompatibility are promising for cell imaging applications.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Durapatite / chemistry*
  • Europium / chemistry*
  • Fluoridation
  • HeLa Cells
  • Humans
  • Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions
  • Metal Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Microscopy, Confocal
  • Poloxamer / chemistry
  • Terbium / chemistry*

Substances

  • Terbium
  • Poloxamer
  • Europium
  • Durapatite