Silica-Coated Nanocomposites of Magnetic Nanoparticles and Quantum Dots
Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology · Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology · +2 more institutions
Abstract
Quantum dots (QDs) and magnetic nanoparticles (MPs) are of interest for biological imaging, drug targeting, and bioconjugation because of their unique optoelectronic and magnetic properties, respectively. To provide for water solubility and biocompatibility, QDs and MPs were encapsulated within a silica shell using a reverse microemulsion synthesis. The resulting SiO2/MP-QD nanocomposite particles present a unique combination of magnetic and optical properties. Their nonporous silica shell allows them to be surface modified for bioconjugation in various biomedical applications.
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 29.02
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 24
Authors
6- DKDong Kee YiCorresponding
Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology, University of Maryland, College Park, Villanova University
- STSubramanian Tamil Selvan
Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, University of Maryland, College Park, Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Villanova University
- SSSu Seong Lee
Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Villanova University, Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology, University of Maryland, College Park
- GCGeorgia C. Papaefthymiou
University of Maryland, College Park, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Villanova University
- DCDarshan C. Kundaliya
University of Maryland, College Park, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Villanova University
Topics & keywords
- Bioconjugation
- Chemistry
- Nanocomposite
- Quantum dot
- Biocompatibility
- Magnetic nanoparticles
- Microemulsion
- Nanoparticle
- Clean water and sanitation