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

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

Growing Au bipyramids without silver

TEM imaging of ligands on nanoparticles in liquid

Crystal habit determines chiral growth

Growing Au nanostars on hydrogels

 

Latest News

10/10/25

Postdoctoral Position in Tumour Biomodel Development

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

22/05/24

GOLD 2025 in San Sebastian. Mark your calendar and register now!

22/05/24

Clara García-Astrain becomes Ikerbasque Fellow at Polymat

27/07/23

New ERC POC Grant for the development of drug testing platform

30/03/23

Luis Liz-Marzán honorary doctor by University of Antwerp