| abstract |
The present invention provides stabilized chromonic nanoparticles and the like. In some embodiments, the chromonic nanoparticles provided herein are rationally functionalized with a predetermined number of functional groups. In some embodiments, the present invention provides stable chromonic nanoparticles that are modified with a low density of functional groups. In other embodiments, the chromonic nanoparticles provided herein are coupled to one or more molecules. The present invention also provides methods for preparing rationally functionalized chromonic nanoparticles. |