FUNCTIONALIZED LANTHANIDE RICH NANOPARTICLES AND USE THEREOF

摘要

A functionalized nanoparticle is provided that comprises a nanoparticle synthesized from a mixture comprising lanthanide ions, a coating of silica or related materials and a presenting substrate. The presenting substrate can be conjugated to the nanoparticle for functionalizing the nanoparticle. The functionalized nanoparticle is less than about 350 nm in diameter.