Tuning the load of gold and magnetic nanoparticles in nanogels through their design for enhanced dual magneto-photo-thermia

We describe a novel synthesis allowing one to enhance the load of magnetic nanoparticles and gold nanorods in nanogels. Two different structures, simple cores and core-shell, were synthesized and their heating properties upon alternating magnetic field or laser exposure are compared. Remarkably, the core-shell structure showed a greater heating capacity in the two modalities.

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A novel synthesis method was introduced to enhance the load of magnetic nanoparticles and gold nanorods in nanogels. Two different structures, simple cores and core-shell, were synthesized and their heating properties under alternating magnetic field or laser exposure were compared. The core-shell structure exhibited a higher heating capacity in both modalities.