Carbon and Graphene Quantum Dots for Biomedical Applications provides a single point of reference for understanding the biomedical potential of quantum dots. The book covers the synthesis and properties of various carbon and graphene quantum dots, with advanced discussion on the challenges faced during synthesis according to type, structure, size, functionalization and composition. Key biomedical applications are described, including bioimaging, biosensing, antimicrobial and drug delivery. The benefits and issues of utilizing carbon and graphene quantum dots in biomedical applications are addressed in detail, evaluating vital aspects such as cytotoxicity, inhibition concentration and point-of-care-specific challenges.This book offers an exciting and thorough overview of this emerging area for academics and researchers in the fields of materials science, biomedical engineering, nanotechnology, and pharmaceutical science, as well as for R&D groups in biosensing and drug development.
1. Carbon and Graphene Quantum Dots for Biomedical Applications - p. i 2. Cover - p. i 3. Title Page - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Contributors - p. xi 6. Preface - p. xv 7. Acknowledgments - p. xvii 8. Chapter 1 Fundamentals of carbon and graphene quantum dots - p. 1 9. Chapter 2 Carbon quantum dots biosynthesis: Perspectives and challenges - p. 9 10. Chapter 3 The era of graphene-based quantum dots - p. 23 11. Chapter 4 Quantum dots conjugation and its advancement in biomedical applications - p. 57 12. Chapter 5 Recent advancements of carbon quantum dots for biological applications - p. 75 13. Chapter 6 Emerging trends of quantum dots in detection and treatment of animal viruses - p. 95 14. Chapter 7 Quantum dots as antibacterial agents - p. 119 15. Chapter 8 Quantum dots: Emerging trends toward biosensing - p. 129 16. Chapter 9 Quantum dots-based pathogenic biosensing - p. 147 17. Chapter 10 Detection of biomolecules and body fluid by using quantum dots - p. 163 18. Chapter 11 Quantum dots: Synthesis techniques and its importance in biomedical field - p. 179 19. Chapter 12 Trends and developments in point-of-care diagnostics using quantum dots - p. 193 20. Chapter 13 Therapeutic and imaging applications of quantum dots - p. 211 21. Chapter 14 Innovations and applications of quantum dots for cancer therapy - p. 239 22. Chapter 15 Future aspects of carbon and graphene quantum dots for biomedical applications - p. 261 23. Index - p. 275
Carbon and Graphene Quantum Dots for Biomedical Applications provides a single point of reference for understanding the biomedical potential of quantum dots. The book covers the synthesis and properties of various carbon and graphene quantum dots, with advanced discussion on the challenges faced during synthesis according to type, structure, size, functionalization and composition. Key biomedical applications are described, including bioimaging, biosensing, antimicrobial and drug delivery. The benefits and issues of utilizing carbon and graphene quantum dots in biomedical applications are addressed in detail, evaluating vital aspects such as cytotoxicity, inhibition concentration and point-of-care-specific challenges.This book offers an exciting and thorough overview of this emerging area for academics and researchers in the fields of materials science, biomedical engineering, nanotechnology, and pharmaceutical science, as well as for R&D groups in biosensing and drug development.
1. Carbon and Graphene Quantum Dots for Biomedical Applications - p. i 2. Cover - p. i 3. Title Page - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Contributors - p. xi 6. Preface - p. xv 7. Acknowledgments - p. xvii 8. Chapter 1 Fundamentals of carbon and graphene quantum dots - p. 1 9. Chapter 2 Carbon quantum dots biosynthesis: Perspectives and challenges - p. 9 10. Chapter 3 The era of graphene-based quantum dots - p. 23 11. Chapter 4 Quantum dots conjugation and its advancement in biomedical applications - p. 57 12. Chapter 5 Recent advancements of carbon quantum dots for biological applications - p. 75 13. Chapter 6 Emerging trends of quantum dots in detection and treatment of animal viruses - p. 95 14. Chapter 7 Quantum dots as antibacterial agents - p. 119 15. Chapter 8 Quantum dots: Emerging trends toward biosensing - p. 129 16. Chapter 9 Quantum dots-based pathogenic biosensing - p. 147 17. Chapter 10 Detection of biomolecules and body fluid by using quantum dots - p. 163 18. Chapter 11 Quantum dots: Synthesis techniques and its importance in biomedical field - p. 179 19. Chapter 12 Trends and developments in point-of-care diagnostics using quantum dots - p. 193 20. Chapter 13 Therapeutic and imaging applications of quantum dots - p. 211 21. Chapter 14 Innovations and applications of quantum dots for cancer therapy - p. 239 22. Chapter 15 Future aspects of carbon and graphene quantum dots for biomedical applications - p. 261 23. Index - p. 275
