Group IV nanoparticles: Synthesis, properties, and biological applications

Jiyang Fan, Paul K. Chu

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    Abstract

    The synthesis, properties, and biological applications of group IV nanoparticles including silicon, diamond, silicon carbide, and germanium are summarized. They have superior innate biocompatibility, robust fluorescence with high quantum yield and without photobleaching or even without blinking, as well as unique mechanical, chemical, and physical properties that make them very promising novel toolkits for bioimaging and drug delivery.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)2080-2098
    JournalSmall
    Volume6
    Issue number19
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2010

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