Quick extracellular biosynthesis of low-cadmium Zn<sub>x</sub>Cd<sub>1−x</sub>S quantum dots with full-visible-region tuneable high fluorescence and its application potential assessment in cell imaging
Shiyue Qi, Chen Ji, Xianwei Bai, Yahui Miao, Shuhui Yang, Can Qian, Borong Wu, Yan Jun Li, Baoping Xin
Abstract
The biosynthesis of metal nanoparticles/QDs has been universally recognized as environmentally sound and energy-saving, generating less pollution and having good biocompatibility, which is most needed in biological and medical fields.
Topics & Concepts
BiosynthesisBiocompatibilityNanoparticleQuantum yieldCrystallinityNanotechnologyYield (engineering)Quantum dotFluorescenceDissolutionChemistryMaterials scienceNuclear chemistryBiochemistryCrystallographyOrganic chemistryPhysicsQuantum mechanicsMetallurgyEnzymeQuantum Dots Synthesis And PropertiesNanoparticles: synthesis and applicationsAdvanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis