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Characterization of algal-mediated gold nanoparticles (AuNPs). (A) Characterization of the AuNPs by, e.g., transmission electron microscopy (TEM), ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy (UV–Vis), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). (B) Algal corona-coated AuNPs (Bio@AuNPs) enhance colloidal stability, prevent aggregation, and improve biocompatibility compared with chemically synthesized AuNPs (Chem@AuNPs).

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