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This review covers quantum dot (QD) nanocomposites, exploring their synthesis and applications in biosensing, imaging, and therapy. Functionalizing QDs enhances biocompatibility and expands their use in advanced biomedical applications.

Area of Science:

  • Nanotechnology
  • Materials Science
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Quantum dots (QDs) offer unique optical properties, making them promising alternatives to organic dyes for nanoprobes.
  • However, the inherent nanotoxicity of QDs limits their application in biomedical fields, especially for in vivo imaging.
  • Functionalization and compositing QDs with other materials are crucial for improving biocompatibility and enabling diverse applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advances in QD-based nanocomposites.
  • To highlight synthesis methods, fundamental properties, and applications of these bionanosystems.
  • To discuss future directions for QD bionanosystems in medicine.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of QD-based nanocomposites.

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  • Analysis of synthesis strategies for enhanced biocompatibility and functionality.
  • Examination of applications in biosensing, multimodal imaging, drug delivery, diagnostics, and cancer therapy.

    • Main Results:

    • QD-based nanocomposites demonstrate improved biocompatibility and expanded functionalities compared to bare QDs.
    • These materials show significant potential in various biomedical applications, including sensitive biosensing and targeted cancer therapy.
    • The review synthesizes current knowledge on QD bionanosystems, identifying key research trends.

    Conclusions:

    • Functionalized QD nanocomposites are vital for overcoming the limitations of bare QDs in biomedical applications.
    • Continued research into QD bionanosystems promises significant advancements in diagnostics, imaging, and therapeutics.
    • Developing safe and effective QD-based bionanosystems is key for future clinical translation.