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We developed a “platinum linker complex” capable of binding naturally occurring DNA to gold nanoparticles. The resulting DNA–gold nanoparticle composites are expected to find broad applications as composite materials with both stimuli-responsive and photofunctional properties.
Conventional methods required the use of artificially synthesized DNA, which limited the flexibility of composite design. This achievement demonstrates the potential of utilizing long-chain, naturally occurring DNA, which is abundant in nature, as a foundational material. This advancement significantly expands the possibilities for designing and applying multifunctional materials.
The results were obtained through joint research with Osaka University, led by Mr. Yasui, a second-year master’s student.
"Synthesis of a Platinum Linker Complex as a Scaffold for the Hybridization of Naturally Occurring DNA and Gold Nanoparticles" Mater. Trans. 66, 1065–1069 (2025) [Open Access]
 https://doi.org/10.2320/matertrans.MT-Y2024010