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Fabrication of 3D Carbon Microelectromechanical Systems C-MEMS
Published on: June 17, 2017
Recent Progress and Perspective of an Evolving Carbon Family From 0D to 3D: Synthesis, Biomedical Applications, and
Wenhui Yi1, Asif Khalid1, Naila Arshad2
1Key Laboratory for Information Photonic Technology of Shaanxi Province & Key Laboratory for Physical Electronics and Devices of the Ministry of Education, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Faculty of Electronic and Information Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China.
Abstract:
A variety of imaging techniques are available for detecting biological processes with sufficient penetration depth and temporal resolution. However, inflammation, cardiovascular, and cancer-related disorders might be difficult to diagnose with typical bioimaging methods because of the lack of resolution in the imaging of deep tissues. Therefore, nanomaterials are the most promising candidate to overcome this hurdle. This review is on the utilization of carbon-based nanomaterials (CNMs), ranging from zero-dimension (0D) to three-dimension (3D), in the development of fluorescence (FL) imaging, photoacoustic imaging (PAI), and biosensing for the early detection of cancer. Nanoengineered CNMs, such as graphene, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), and functional carbon quantum dots (QDs), are being further studied for multimodal biometrics and targeted therapy. CNMs have many advantages over conventional dyes in FL sensing and imaging, including clear emission spectra, long photostability, low cost, and high FL intensity. Nanoprobe production, mechanical illustrations, and diagnostic therapeutic applications are the key areas of focus. The bioimaging technique has facilitated a greater understanding of the biochemical events underlying multiple disease etiologies, consequently facilitating disease diagnosis, evaluation of therapeutic efficacy, and drug development. This review may lead to the development of interdisciplinary research in bioimaging and sensing as well as possible future concerns for researchers and medical physicians.
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