Carbon Nanomaterial Fluorescent Probes and Their Biological Applications

Area of Science:

• Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Biology

Background:

• Fluorescent carbon nanomaterials possess unique chemical and photophysical properties.
• These properties make them highly suitable for diverse biological applications.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review fluorescent carbon nanomaterials for biomedical and environmental applications.
• To focus on applications in imaging, biosensing, and cargo delivery.
• To discuss graphitic carbon nanomaterials like graphene, carbon nanotubes, carbon dots, and carbon nanohoops.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of recent advances in fluorescent carbon nanomaterials.
• Focus on photophysical properties enabling biological applications.
• Inclusion of graphitic carbon nanomaterials: graphene, carbon nanotubes, carbon dots, carbon nanohoops.

Main Results:

• Fluorescent carbon nanomaterials offer versatile platforms for advanced applications.
• Graphene derivatives, carbon nanotubes, carbon dots, and carbon nanohoops are key materials.
• Significant progress has been made in their development and application.

Conclusions:

• Fluorescent carbon nanomaterials are crucial for next-generation biomedical and environmental technologies.
• Continued research promises further innovation in imaging, sensing, and delivery systems.
• The review provides insights into recent advancements and future directions.