title: An efficient method based on the photothermal effect for the release of molecules from metal nanoparticle surfaces.
abstract: Please release me: The heat generated when metal nanoparticles absorb light results in a significant increase in the temperature of the environment around the particles and is used to selectively break bonds within a molecular system anchored to the nanoparticle surface (see picture). This process represents an advantageous and more universal method to deliver chemicals locally, while avoiding excessive tissue damage.
authors.affiliation: 4D LABS at Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6, Canada.
authors.forename: Amir Bahman Samsam
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Bakhtiari
authors.forename: Dennis
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hsiao
authors.forename: Guoxia
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Jin
authors.forename: Byron D
authors.initials: BD
authors.lastname: Gates
authors.forename: Neil R
authors.initials: NR
authors.lastname: Branda
mesh_terms: D019793:Fluorescein / Q000737:chemistry; D005456:Fluorescent Dyes / Q000737:chemistry*; D006046:Gold / Q000737:chemistry*; D006358:Hot Temperature; D008027:Light; D053768:Metal Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000528:radiation effects*; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D005456:Fluorescent Dyes; D006046:Gold; D019793:Fluorescein