60nm Methylated (methoxy-PEG2000-SH) Gold NanoUrchins

For assay teams comparing nanoparticle options for assay development and non-specific binding control, the 60 nm methoxy-PEG Gold NanoUrchins format keeps selection focused on particle material, size, shape and chemistry.

Gold NanoUrchins use a spiky gold morphology rather than a smooth spherical surface. This uneven surface is relevant to plasmonic workflows because it is associated with far-red optical absorption and enhanced electromagnetic fields at protrusions, which supports SERS and LSPR applications when those are listed.

The methoxy-PEG surface is intended for workflows where reduced non-specific protein binding is important. It is particularly useful as a control particle or as a comparison point against reactive or protein-binding nanoparticle surfaces.

The supplied description notes controlled particle sizing and dynamic light scattering assessment of size and monodispersity. That context is useful for assays where optical response, conjugate behavior or particle-size comparisons need to be reproducible.

The application profile includes assay development and non-specific binding control. These terms reflect the supported scientific workflows for this listing and help scientists compare related products by use case, not by material alone.

This mid-to-large nanoparticle size can be useful when stronger optical contrast or more particle surface area is desired. Compared with smooth spherical gold nanoparticles, Gold NanoUrchins should be selected when the spiky morphology and supported SERS or LSPR application profile are relevant.

For Gold NanoUrchin workflows, compare unmodified, biotin, carboxyl and methoxy-PEG versions according to whether the assay needs plasmonic signal, streptavidin binding, covalent coupling or a reduced-binding control surface.

For procurement and product selection, compare this item with related entries by material, size, surface chemistry, formulation and the application terms shown in the product data rather than by product name alone.

Application areas

• Assay development and comparison of nanoparticle size or surface chemistry
• Control experiments focused on low or reduced non-specific binding