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PEG Modified Upconverting Nanoparticles

PEG Modified Upconverting Nanoparticles

Product Details:

  • Melting Point Not applicable / nan
  • Shape Spherical, uniform morphology
  • Storage Store at 28C, protect from light and moisture
  • Ph Level Neutral (when dispersed in water)
  • Form Powder or aqueous suspension
  • Purity >99%
  • Molecular Formula NaYF4:Yb,Er/Tm/Ho@PEG (representative)
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PEG Modified Upconverting Nanoparticles Product Specifications

  • NaYF4:Yb,Er/Tm/Ho@PEG (representative)
  • PEG-Modified Upconverting Nanoparticles
  • Not applicable / nan
  • Water soluble (due to PEG modification)
  • Odorless
  • Neutral (when dispersed in water)
  • Biomedical research, imaging, diagnostics, therapeutic delivery
  • >99%
  • Powder or aqueous suspension
  • UCNPs, PEGylated UCNPs
  • Laboratory reagent specification
  • Research grade
  • Inorganic nanoparticle
  • PEG-Modified Upconverting Nanoparticles
  • Bioimaging, biosensing, drug delivery, photodynamic therapy, in-vivo imaging
  • Spherical, uniform morphology
  • Store at 28C, protect from light and moisture
  • Not applicable / nan
  • Yes
  • Lanthanide-doped upconverting nanoparticles (typically NaYF4:Yb,Er/Tm/Ho) with PEG (Polyethylene glycol) surface modification
  • Varies (commonly green/red emission, e.g., 540 nm, 650 nm)
  • Low, compatible with mammalian cells
  • 12 months (if properly stored)
  • Typically neutral or slightly negative due to PEGylation
  • Typically 980 nm (near-infrared)
  • Surface functionalization, emission color, particle size, ligand exchange
  • Stable in physiological buffers and aqueous solution
  • PEG (Polyethylene Glycol), hydrophilic and biocompatible
  • Excellent in water and biological media
  • 2050 nm (customizable on request)

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Product Description

PEG Modified Upconverting Nanoparticles

Chemical Name

PEG-Modified Upconverting Nanoparticles

Catalog code

NCZ-UCNP-103

Appearance

white solution

Solvent

Water

Excitation wavelength

975 nm

MF

NaYREF4(RE: Yb, Er, Tm, Gd, Mn, Lu) @PEG

CAS Number

7681-49-4(Sodium fluoride)

Sensitizer

Ytterbium (Yb3+)

Concentration

5 mg/mL, Concentration Customization: Possible

Particle Size and Morphology

35 nm, nanosized spheres

Surface Modified

PEG

Form

Dispersion/Powder




Superior Biocompatibility and Hydrophilicity

The PEGylated surface ensures these nanoparticles are both highly hydrophilic and biocompatible. This modification supports their dispersibility in biological media and minimizes cytotoxicity, which makes them suitable for in vivo experiments involving mammalian cells.


Tunable Optical Properties for Versatile Applications

With customizable emission wavelengths and particle sizes, these upconverting nanoparticles can be tailored for specific bioimaging, biosensing, and therapeutic needs. Near-infrared excitation allows deeper tissue penetration and reduced background autofluorescence, enhancing imaging precision.


Stable and Reliable Performance

Designed for robust performance, PEG Modified Upconverting Nanoparticles exhibit superior stability in aqueous solutions and physiological buffers. When stored properly at 28C, shielded from light and moisture, they retain functionality for up to 12 months, ensuring reproducible results in research and clinical studies.

FAQs of PEG Modified Upconverting Nanoparticles:


Q: How do PEG Modified Upconverting Nanoparticles enhance biomedical imaging applications?

A: These nanoparticles efficiently convert near-infrared excitation into visible light, enabling high-contrast bioimaging with minimized autofluorescence and deeper tissue penetration due to their unique emission wavelengths and the biocompatible PEG coating.

Q: What is the recommended storage condition to maintain nanoparticle stability?

A: PEG Modified Upconverting Nanoparticles should be stored between 28C and protected from light and moisture to preserve their stability and function throughout the 12-month shelf life.

Q: When should I consider customizing the particle size or surface functionality of these nanoparticles?

A: Customization is recommended when specific research protocols require particular emission colors, targeting ligands, or tailored sizes for optimized delivery, imaging resolution, or therapeutic efficacy.

Q: Where can these upconverting nanoparticles be utilized besides bioimaging?

A: Apart from bioimaging, these nanoparticles can be employed in drug delivery, biosensing, photodynamic therapy, and diagnostic research due to their versatile opto-physical properties and biocompatibility.

Q: What process is used to achieve hydrophilicity and low cytotoxicity in these nanoparticles?

A: The nanoparticles are modified with a polyethylene glycol (PEG) surface coating, which imparts hydrophilicity, reduces cytotoxicity, and improves dispersibility in aqueous and biological media.

Q: How is cytotoxicity addressed for these nanoparticles in cellular applications?

A: Their PEGylated surfaces ensure low cytotoxicity, making them compatible with mammalian cells and suitable for long-term bioimaging or therapeutic experiments.

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