reviewInternational Journal of NanomedicineJul 1, 2017GOLD OA

Quantum dots in imaging, drug delivery and sensor applications

CMCristian MateaTMTeodora MocanFTFlaviu TăbăranTPTeodora PopOMOfelia Moșteanu

Institutul Regional de Gastroenterologie Prof. Dr. Octavian Fodor · Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy · +2 more institutions

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Abstract

Quantum dots (QDs), also known as nanoscale semiconductor crystals, are nanoparticles with unique optical and electronic properties such as bright and intensive fluorescence. Since most conventional organic label dyes do not offer the near-infrared (>650 nm) emission possibility, QDs, with their tunable optical properties, have gained a lot of interest. They possess characteristics such as good chemical and photo-stability, high quantum yield and size-tunable light emission. Different types of QDs can be excited with the same light wavelength, and their narrow emission bands can be detected simultaneously for multiple assays. There is an increasing interest in the development of nano-theranostics platforms for…

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  • Quantum dot
  • Nanotechnology
  • Materials science
  • Drug delivery
  • Nanoscopic scale
  • Fluorescence
  • Nanoparticle
  • Optoelectronics
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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