The project started by preparing gold nanoparticles using block copolymer micelles on silicon substrate by dipcoating and then conversion the gold dots by plasma treatment to get a hexagonal pattern of gold nanoparticles on silicon. The next stage will be design and synthesize of different functionalities have the ability to bind to the gold nanoparticles deposited on silicon at the same time have the ability to bind strongly to the elastosomeric hydrogel upon curing or illumination to insure transfer the functionality from the gold nanoparticles to the hydrogel which can be used as anchoring points for cell adhesion and migration on patterned surfaces. For the functionality binds to the gold nanoparticles can be used for immobilization of proteins and enzymes or as conducting surfaces for redox enzymes.

Description of work

Manar Arafeh