In-Situ Formation of Dense Atomic Layer Coated Nano Particle

"This proposed research is to develop an in-situ formation of nanoparticles coated with a atomic layer controlled coating. A novel superparamagnetic particles with orders of higher magnetic moment than current market available magnetic particles and beadswill be developed for labeling used in biology and biotechnology, especially for high sensitive portable biosensor.The long-term goal of proposed research is for Chemat to become a supplier of high throughput magnetic particles and beads for biology and biotechnology applications, especially for highly sensitive portable magneto-immunosensors.In Phase I and II research, Chemat focuses on developing stabilizer polymer coated cobalt nanoparticles with very low volume of polymer and excellent stability and protectivity via a simple plasma surface treatment technology. Scale-up and productiondevelopment will conduct in Phase II. Success of this proposed research and development will be a big impact on magnetic particle and beads market and it will greatly accelerate development of highly sensitive magneto-portable immunosensors. The process can be used for fabrication of polymer coated metal nano-particles. The applications include magnetic labeling, magnetic separation of protein and other bimolecular, magnetic imaging, etc."