Colloidal Nanoplasmonics for Biomedical Applications

The BioNanoPlasmonics Laboratory at CIC biomaGUNE is led by Prof. Luis M. Liz-Marzán. Our research activity is focused on the synthesis and growth mechanisms of (plasmonic) metal nanoparticles with controlled composition, size and morphology (including chiral shapes); colloidal composites; nanostructured thin films and nanoparticle ordered arrays as SERS substrates; 3D bioprinting of cellular scaffolds and cancer models; and the use of plasmonic nanoparticles as biosensors.



 

Recent publications

A further look at the micellar template mechanism

Introducing vasculature in a 3D melanoma model

Intrinsic and extrinsic chirality in chiral nanostructures

How to report plasmonic heating

Watching cell-cell communication via SERS

Plasmonic pillars to monitor chemotherapy

In situ nanorod growth in microfluidic channels

Growing wrinkled helicoids With LipoCYS

Watching the growth of Chiral Au nanorods step by step

Influence of PVP Impurities on the synthesis of Au nanostars

Chiral nanoparticles as sensors of cellular activity

A comprehensive history of SERS

 

Latest News

1/07/26

Postdoctoral position available on "Cryopreservation of 3D tissue models incorporating SERS sensors".

9/01/26

Professor Luis Liz-Marzán receives a recognition as a member of the Royal Flemish Academy of Belgium for Sciences and the Arts (KVAB).

5/12/25

A special issue of Advanced Optical Materials celebrates Luis Liz-Marzán's 60th birthday

14/11/25

ONKOREPLICA receives two awards

12/11/25

Professor Luis M. Liz-Marzán recognized as 2025 Highly Cited Researcher

30/09/25

Exploring 3D bioprinting techniques to develop patient-derived tumor models

19/08/25

Luis Liz-Marzán wins ACS Award in Nanochemistry

05/11/24

The ERC awards a Synergy Grant (Chiral-Pro) to Bionanoplasmonics Lab