MICROSPHERES INCLUDING NANOPARTICLES
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Abstract
A microparticle can include a central region and a peripheral region. The peripheral region can include a nanoparticle, such as a metal nanoparticle, a metal oxide nanoparticle, or a semiconductor nanocrystal. The microparticle can be a member of a monodisperse population of particles.
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29 Claims
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1-17. -17. (canceled)
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18. A microsphere comprising:
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a central region; and a first peripheral region on a surface of the central region, the first peripheral region including a first nanoparticle, further comprising a ligand having affinity for a surface of the first nanoparticle. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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19-21. -21. (canceled)
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29-102. -102. (canceled)
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