Colloidal photonic crystals towards biological applications
Zixin Shu, Xiaoning Sun, Xinyuan Xu, Meng Qin, Jianshu Li
Abstract
These properties can be utilized individually or synergistically to grant CPCs superior performance in biological applications. Next, the recent advancements of CPCs towards biological applications are summarized, including biosensors, wound dressings, cells-on-a-chip, and phototherapy. Finally, a perspective on the challenges and future development of CPCs for biological applications is presented.
Topics & Concepts
Materials sciencePhotonic crystalColloidNanotechnologyColloidal crystalPhotonicsOptoelectronicsChemical engineeringEngineeringPhotonic Crystals and ApplicationsNonlinear Optical Materials StudiesGold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications