A researcher aims to functionalize three types of nanoparticles – Gold Nanorods (AuNRs), Iron Oxide Nanoparticles (IONPs, bare surface after thermal decomposition), and Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles (MSNPs) – with PEG for improved in vivo stability. Which combination of surface attachment chemistries is most appropriate and commonly used for each nanoparticle type, based on their inherent surface properties?

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A researcher aims to functionalize three types of nanoparticles – Gold Nanorods (AuNRs), Iron Oxide Nanoparticles (IONPs, bare surface after thermal decomposition), and Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles (MSNPs) – with PEG for improved  in vivo  stability. Which combination of surface attachment chemistries is  most appropriate  and commonly used for each nanoparticle type, based on their inherent surface properties?

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AuNRs: Coordination chemistry; IONPs: Thiol chemistry; MSNPs: Silane chemistry.

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AuNRs: Thiol chemistry (Au-S); IONPs: Coordination chemistry (e.g., phosphonates/carboxylates) or post-coating functionalization; MSNPs: Silane chemistry (Si-O-Si).

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AuNRs: Silane chemistry; IONPs: Thiol chemistry; MSNPs: Coordination chemistry (e.g., carboxylates).

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AuNRs: Silane chemistry; IONPs: Silane chemistry; MSNPs: Thiol chemistry.

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