Using Optically Manipulated Metallic Nanoparticles for Cancer Treatment

Kamilla Nørregaard, Jesper Tranekjær Jørgensen, Andreas Kjær, Akbar Samadi, Pól Martin Bendix, Lene Broeng Oddershede

Abstract

A tightly focused laser beam can optically trap individual metallic nanoparticles. While in the trap, the particles will absorb part of the incident light and release this energy in the form of heat into the surroundings. The light-to-heat conversion efficiency of metallic nanoparticles can be quantified by the use of a bio-compatible assay and, if all experimental parameters are known, it can also be theoretically predicted by finite element modeling. Here we present results on optical manipulation and heating properties of a variety of metallic nanoparticles. Also, we demonstrate how they can be used for thermoplasmonic cancer therapy and effectively minimize tumors in living mice.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOptical Trapping Applications 2017 : Optical Manipulation Applications III (OtTu2E)
Place of PublicationSan Diego, California, USA
PublisherOptical Society of America
Publication date2 Apr 2017
Article numberOtTuE.4
ISBN (Print)978-1-943580-25-5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Apr 2017

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