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  • Nanotechnology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Quantum Dots (QDs) exhibit unique optical properties due to quantum confinement, driving interest in their applications.
  • Traditional QD synthesis involves harsh conditions and hazardous reagents, leading to biocompatibility issues in physiological environments.
  • Microbial biosynthesis offers a low-cost, eco-friendly alternative for QD production, yielding protein-coated nanomaterials.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the advancements in biomedical applications of biosynthesized Quantum Dots (QDs).
  • To elucidate the principles behind the synthesis and functionalization of protein-coated QDs.
  • To highlight the potential of these nanomaterials in various biomedical and environmental fields.

Main Methods:

  • Exploiting the natural reducing capabilities of microorganisms to synthesize QDs from metal precursors.
  • Utilizing the surface biomass of microbes for functionalization with targeting ligands or other substances.
  • Characterizing the optical and biological properties of biosynthesized QDs.

Main Results:

  • Biosynthesized QDs demonstrate luminescence properties comparable to chemically synthesized QDs, suitable for bioimaging and biolabeling.
  • Protein-coated QDs exhibit good biocompatibility, enhancing their suitability for in vivo applications.
  • The surface of biosynthesized QDs provides versatile binding sites for diverse functional modifications.

Conclusions:

  • Biosynthesis presents a sustainable and cost-effective route for producing QDs with enhanced biocompatibility.
  • Biosynthesized QDs hold significant potential for diverse biomedical applications, including diagnostics, therapeutics, and environmental monitoring.
  • Further research into microbial QD synthesis can unlock novel applications in nanomedicine and beyond.