Nanoparticle Knowledge Base

Explore practical nanoparticle resources by application, material, or method. Find technical guides, protocols, white papers, application notes, articles, calculators, and characterization resources developed by the nanoComposix team.

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Start with application-focused resources, then continue through the material and technical sections below for more detailed guidance.

Diagnostics

Lateral flow, biosensors, nanoparticle reporters, assay sensitivity, conjugation, and magnetic workflows.

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Nanoparticles for Diagnostics

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LFA Development Resources Nanoparticle Enabled Biosensors Biomolecular Sensing with LSPR Magnetic Gold Nanoshells

Guides

LFA Development Guide

Nanomedicine & Aesthetics

Particle formulation, controlled delivery, polymer and silica platforms, topical applications, characterization, and scale-up.

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Nanomedicine CDMO Dermatology & Aesthetics Polymer Particle Development

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Polymer Platforms for Precision Delivery Drug Delivery Applications Cell & Gene Therapy Photothermal Applications

Guides

PLGA Formulation Guide

Optical Engineering

Plasmonics, absorption, scattering, sensing, spectroscopy, imaging, coatings, and optical integration.

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Optical Engineering

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The Science of Plasmonics SERS & SEF Advanced Display Technologies Defense Optics & Security Mie Theory Calculator

Additional application resource: Nanoparticle Reference Materials

Nanomaterial Resources

Explore material-specific properties and technical resources.

Technical Topics

Explore key concepts and methods in nanoparticle characterization, surface chemistry, optics, formulation, processing, and biological research.

Characterization & Measurement

Characterization Overview Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) Zeta Potential UV-Vis Spectroscopy Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) ICP-MS Endotoxin Analysis

Surface Chemistry

BPEI Carbonate Citrate Dodecane Lipoic Acid PEG PEG-Carboxyl Polystyrene PVP Silica Silica (Aminated) Tannic Acid

Optics & Plasmonics

Nanoparticle Optical Properties The Science of Plasmonics Plasmonic Color Engineering SERS & SEF UV-Visible Spectroscopy

Stability & Processing

Salt Stability Thin Films & Monolayers Tangential Flow Filtration Reshipments & Repackaging Guidelines

Nanotoxicology

Overview Research Guide Particle Selection Storage, Handling & Stability Silver Dissolution & Ion Release Endotoxin Analysis Gold Nanoparticle Safety Silver Nanoparticle Safety

Nanoscience Fundamentals

Useful Terminology Nanoparticle Applications Nanobiotechnology Particle Volume, Mass & Concentration

Lateral Flow Assay Development Resources

Follow the lateral flow development workflow from initial assay design through reporter selection, conjugation, strip assembly, testing, and optimization.

Getting Started

Introduction to Lateral Flow Design Cycle Device Specifications Antibody Selection & Purification Reporter Nanoparticle Selection

Nanoparticle Conjugation

Passive Conjugation Covalent Conjugation Interpreting Nanoparticle Spectra Conjugation Protocols

Covalent Conjugation Optimization

Necessary Materials Optimization Strategy & Analytics Antibody Purification Reaction Buffer Screen Antibody Loading Sweep Antibody Incubation Time Conjugate Blocking

Strip Design & Assembly

Conjugate Pad Selection & Treatment Nitrocellulose Membrane Selection & Striping Sample & Absorbent Pad Selection Lateral Flow Strip Assembly

Testing & Optimization

Measuring Assay Performance Assay Optimization Tips, Troubleshooting & FAQs