A study of the conjugation of CdSe nanoparticles with functional polyoxometalates involving aminoacids

Abstract

CdSe nanoparticles (CdSe NPs) are regarded as nanomarkers and an important component for biomedical applications. In this study, CdSe NPs and polyoxometalates were synthesized; surface modification with 1-thioglycerol and (β-Ala) was carried out. Polyoxometalates, which cause an inhibitory effect on cancer cells, were conjugated to the nanoparticles. UV- VIS, IR, XRD, and TEM studies were performed to characterize the resulting CdSe NPs, polyoxometalates, and conjugates.