Biological Applications of Carbon Quantum Dots:Bioimaging, Drug Delivery and Toxicity
YAN Peng1, AI Fanrong1,2, YAN Xiluan2, LIU Donglei1
1 School of Mechanic &Electronic Engineering,Nanchang University,Nanchang 330031; 2 Institute of Translational Medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330088
Abstract: As a new type of nanomaterials, carbon quantum dots has attracted much attention in the past decade. With its advantages of excellent fluorescence properties, ultra-small size and low toxicity, carbon quantum dots show a promising application in various areas, especially in biomedicine. Based on an introduction about optical properties of carbon quantum dots this paper summarizes the, latest researches on carbon quantum dots for bioimaging and theranostic applications. The biotoxicity and future development prospects of carbon quantum dots are discussed as well.
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YAN Peng, AI Fanrong, YAN Xiluan, LIU Donglei. Biological Applications of Carbon Quantum Dots:Bioimaging, Drug Delivery and Toxicity. Materials Reports, 2017, 31(19): 35-42.
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