title: FRET enhancement in multilayer core-shell nanoparticles.
abstract: This study describes the preparation and characterization of novel multilayer core-shell nanoparticles displaying metal-enhanced Forster resonant energy transfer. The increase in range and efficiency of Forster resonant energy transfer in these fluorescent nanocomposites and their vastly improved luminosity make them promising optical probes for a variety of applications such as cell imaging and biosensing.
authors: Departement de Chimie et Centre d'Optique, Photonique et Laser, Universite Laval, Quebec, Canada.
authors: Mathieu
authors: M
authors: Lessard-Viger
authors: Maxime
authors: M
authors: Rioux
authors: Luc
authors: L
authors: Rainville
authors: Denis
authors: D
authors: Boudreau
mesh_terms: D031541:Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer; D053768:Metal Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry*; D046529:Microscopy, Electron, Transmission; D012822:Silicon Dioxide / Q000737:chemistry*; D012834:Silver / Q000737:chemistry*; D013499:Surface Properties; D014867:Water / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D014867:Water; D012834:Silver; D012822:Silicon Dioxide