Surface biomolecules/ligands/ particles

Syntheses of MPCs with metal cores other than An have seen many advances over the years and applications involving these particles have increased as a result. Less is known about their structures but the range of core sizes obtained is analogous to that of An MPCs, that is, a range from molecule-like particles to larger ones whose ET properties resemble that of the bulk metal. Similar to An MPCs, MPCs of other core metals have highly modifiable surfaces, which can be functionalized with redox ligands or biomolecules to suit a specific application. A discussion of Pd MPCs is followed by another on Pt MPCs and then on to less common core metal MPCs. 

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