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Fluorescent Nanoparticles for the Measurement of Ion Concentration in Biological Systems
Published on: July 4, 2011
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Ultra-small fluorescent inorganic nanoparticles for bioimaging
1Institute of Superconducting and Electronic Materials, The University of Wollongong, NSW 2500, Australia. zhenl@uow.edu.au.
Journal of Materials Chemistry. B
|April 9, 2020
Summary
Ultra-small inorganic nanoparticles offer unique properties for health, energy, and environmental applications. This review covers their use in advanced fluorescence imaging, including quantum dots and nanomaterials.
Area of Science:
- Nanotechnology
- Materials Science
- Biomedical Imaging
Background:
- Ultra-small inorganic nanoparticles exhibit unique optical, electrical, and magnetic properties.
- These properties drive applications in health, renewable energy, and environmental sustainability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively summarize the state-of-the-art in fluorescence imaging using ultra-small nanoparticles as probes.
- To highlight the diverse range of nanomaterials employed in this field.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on ultra-small nanoparticle-based fluorescence imaging.
- Categorization of probes including quantum dots, metal nanoclusters, carbon nanomaterials, upconversion, and silicon nanomaterials.
Main Results:
- Demonstration of the versatility of various ultra-small nanoparticles in fluorescence imaging.
- Overview of advancements in probe design and application.
Conclusions:
- Ultra-small nanoparticles are crucial tools for advanced fluorescence imaging.
- Continued research promises further innovation in health, energy, and environmental applications.
