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  • Biomedical Optics
  • Materials Science
  • Quantum Dot Technology

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  • Near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths enable non-invasive physiological monitoring via deep tissue penetration.
  • Detection of endogenous molecules like hemoglobin is crucial for physiological status assessment.
  • Existing methods may lack the speed or non-contact capabilities required for dynamic monitoring.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate a high-speed, non-contact photoplethysmography (PPG) system utilizing indium arsenide (InAs) colloidal quantum dots (CQDs).
  • To develop a scalable synthesis method for monodisperse NIR InAs CQDs with tunable bandgaps.
  • To validate the system's performance against commercial oximeters for physiological monitoring.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesized monodisperse NIR InAs CQDs using a seedless injection-based one-pot method.
  • Tuned CQD bandgap from 1.53 to 1.09 eV to match hemoglobin absorption spectra.
  • Integrated the CQD-based PPG system into a real-time acquisition platform with multi-lock-in detection.

Main Results:

  • Achieved precise bandgap tuning of InAs CQDs for optimal hemoglobin detection.
  • Demonstrated consistent oxygen saturation rate (SpO2) trends during exercise-induced desaturation tests.
  • Observed a high agreement of 99.76% with commercial oximeters in the SpO2 range of 90%-92%.

Conclusions:

  • The developed InAs CQD-based PPG system offers a viable high-speed, non-contact solution for non-invasive physiological monitoring.
  • The scalable synthesis and tunable bandgap of InAs CQDs are advantageous for biomedical applications.
  • The system shows reliable performance and significant agreement with established oximetry methods.