IMEC reports robust technology to functionalize nanoparticles for biomedical applications
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Electron microscopy of the magnetic nanoparticles. Credit: IMEC
IMEC, an independent Belgian research center, developed a generic and versatile method to synthesize stable, biocompatible magnetic nanoparticles. By tuning the endgroups, the functionalized nanoparticles can be used for a wide variety of biomedical applications, such as accurate drug delivery, improved diagnostics and targeted cancer therapy.
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