‘Green’ method to make gold nanoparticles

February 29, 2008 | Source: KurzweilAI

University of Missouri scientist Kattesh Katti has discovered how to make gold nanoparticles using gold salts, soybeans and water, an alternative to production methods using toxic chemicals.

The new process could allow medical researchers to expand the use of gold nanoparticles for drug delivery and other purposes.

University of Missouri-Columbia News Release