About this Research Topic
This Research Topic is Volume II of the article collection, Quantum Dots for Biological Applications, Volume II.
Quantum Dot (QD) is a fascinating class of light-emitting nanomaterial that has been employed for potential applications in different fields ranging from optoelectronics to biodiagnostics. The excellent photostability, narrow emission band, emission over a wide spectral wavelength, and high quantum yield make QDs a popular choice in various applications in comparison to conventional organic fluorophores. These unique/exciting properties of QD have been widely employed for promising biomedical applications such as imaging (including targeted imaging and in situ imaging-based cellular detection), drug delivery, tracking, detection, and photoacoustic etc. However, most of these applications are limited to the laboratory by several technical hurdles. Also, the concern of toxicity of maximum QDs limited their practical biomedical applications. This drives towards the discoveries in many unexplored or underexplored areas in biology and the development of non-toxic cell permeable, bright QDs representing promising applications in biological systems.
The goal of this research area is to focus on the development of novel synthesis methods (special focus on sustainable methods) of QDs for biological applications. This research topic aims to promote and gather newer developments concerning all aspects in the realm of metallic and non-metallic QDs. Focus will be given to the advancement in design, synthesis, characterizations, surface modifications, theoretical studies and versatile biological applications of metallic and nonmetallic QDs.
The scope of the topic covers state-of-the-art development of QDs (including metallic and nonmetallic) for potential biomedical applications. Therefore, original research articles (in full length and short communications), Review, Mini Review, Perspectives, and opinions covering the latest studies, progress, and challenges on metallic and non-metallic QDs are highly welcomed. We welcome submissions in the following themes, but not limited to:
• Synthesis of functionalized metallic and non-metallic QDs
• Development of biocompatible QDs.
• Surface Modified QDs
• Biosafety assessment of QDs.
• Biosensors applications of QDs.
• Biomedical applications such as drug delivery, gene therapy, bioimaging.
• QDs for diagnosis and theranostics.
• Biomimetic QDs
• Cell-QDs interaction at the nanoscale and microscale.
• Magneto-fluorescent QDs (MRI agents)
• QD based single molecule contrasting agents
Quantum Dot (QD) is a fascinating class of light-emitting nanomaterial that has been employed for potential applications in different fields ranging from optoelectronics to biodiagnostics. The excellent photostability, narrow emission band, emission over a wide spectral wavelength, and high quantum yield make QDs a popular choice in various applications in comparison to conventional organic fluorophores. These unique/exciting properties of QD have been widely employed for promising biomedical applications such as imaging (including targeted imaging and in situ imaging-based cellular detection), drug delivery, tracking, detection, and photoacoustic etc. However, most of these applications are limited to the laboratory by several technical hurdles. Also, the concern of toxicity of maximum QDs limited their practical biomedical applications. This drives towards the discoveries in many unexplored or underexplored areas in biology and the development of non-toxic cell permeable, bright QDs representing promising applications in biological systems.
The goal of this research area is to focus on the development of novel synthesis methods (special focus on sustainable methods) of QDs for biological applications. This research topic aims to promote and gather newer developments concerning all aspects in the realm of metallic and non-metallic QDs. Focus will be given to the advancement in design, synthesis, characterizations, surface modifications, theoretical studies and versatile biological applications of metallic and nonmetallic QDs.
The scope of the topic covers state-of-the-art development of QDs (including metallic and nonmetallic) for potential biomedical applications. Therefore, original research articles (in full length and short communications), Review, Mini Review, Perspectives, and opinions covering the latest studies, progress, and challenges on metallic and non-metallic QDs are highly welcomed. We welcome submissions in the following themes, but not limited to:
• Synthesis of functionalized metallic and non-metallic QDs
• Development of biocompatible QDs.
• Surface Modified QDs
• Biosafety assessment of QDs.
• Biosensors applications of QDs.
• Biomedical applications such as drug delivery, gene therapy, bioimaging.
• QDs for diagnosis and theranostics.
• Biomimetic QDs
• Cell-QDs interaction at the nanoscale and microscale.
• Magneto-fluorescent QDs (MRI agents)
• QD based single molecule contrasting agents
Keywords: Quantum dots, Non-Metallic Quantum Dots, Non-toxic, Biosensors, Bioimaging, Phototheranostics, Drug Delivery
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