Quantum Dots: An Emerging Tool for Point-of-Care Testing
Suchita Singh, Aksha Dhawan, Sonali Karhana, Madhusudan Bhat, Amit Kumar Dinda
Abstract
Quantum dots (QDs) are semiconductor crystals in the nanodimension having unique optical and electronic properties that differ from bulk material due to quantum mechanics. The QDs have a narrow emission peak, size-dependent emission wavelength, and broad excitation range which can be utilized for diverse biomedical applications such as molecular imaging, biosensing, and diagnostic systems. This article reviews the current developments of biomedical applications of QDs with special reference to point-of-care testing.
Topics & Concepts
Quantum dotPoint-of-care testingNanotechnologyPoint of careSemiconductorExcitationPoint (geometry)Materials scienceOptoelectronicsBiosensorEngineering physicsPhysicsQuantum mechanicsBiologyMedicineGeometryImmunologyMathematicsNursingQuantum Dots Synthesis And PropertiesAdvanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniquesBiosensors and Analytical Detection