Quantum dot surface engineering: Toward inert fluorophores with compact size and bright, stable emission

• Published in: Coordination chemistry reviews Vol. 320-321; pp. 216 - 237
• Main Authors: Lim, Sung Jun, Ma, Liang, Schleife, André, Smith, Andrew M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Elsevier B.V 01.08.2016
• Subjects: Bioimaging; CdSe; Nanoparticle; Photoluminescence; Probe; Semiconductor; Bioimaging; Semiconductor; CdSe; Probe; Nanoparticle; Photoluminescence; ligands; photoluminescence; semiconductor; bioimaging; nanoparticle; label; optics; probe

[Display omitted] •Quantum dot surfaces control the efficiency and stability of fluorescence emission.•Quantum dot crystalline facets determine nanoparticle shape and ligand binding.•New ligand coatings minimize size and provide inert behavior in cells and tissues.•Unknowns in surface chemistry hind...