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Real-time in vivo and cellular process imaging, multiplexed imaging, dual imaging and therapeutic platforms, reliable diagnostic tools and fluoroimmunoassay, and the ability to track individual cells and biological molecules are all made possible by quantum dots (QDs). Bio-imaging, photovoltaic, catalysis, light-emitting diodes, photoconductors, and photodetectors are among the many applications for QDs. The application of QDs in bio-imaging is primarily influenced by their narrow emission characteristics and high luminosity. The semiconductor nanoparticles known as QDs exhibit a wide spectrum of excitations, a small emission peak, and a size-dependent emission wavelength, among other intriguing characteristics. Solar cells, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), lasers, single-photon sources, second-harmonic generation, quantum computing, cell biology research, microscopy, medical imaging, and single-electron transistors are some possible uses for quantum dots. LEDs may perform better thanks to QDs, which is why the new "Quantum Dot light Emitting Diode" design has been developed. Since QDs have special optical qualities, they are highly helpful for display devices.
Nanoparticles known as QDs have remarkable fluorescence that is resistant to photobleaching. They have a lot of potential applications in optical-based biomedicine, which makes them quite desirable. Because biomedical optical imaging methods have rich imaging contrasts, excellent spatial resolution, and non-ionizing light radiation, they are essential for both basic research and clinical diagnosis. In a QD, the electrons must occupy an energy level that 'fits' inside the dot; upon activation, these electrons release a photon. The QD may become excited when it comes into touch with an electrical or light source. QDs can be classified into different varieties, including alloyed quantum dots, core type, and core–shell quantum dots, based on their architecture and chemical makeup. Under UV radiation, these QDs can emit a broad range of wavelengths, or light. The colour generated will be more accurate because quantum dots may be adjusted to emit the exact amount of light. At maximum brightness, the nanocrystals may show a larger spectrum of colours without compromising saturation. These QDs are frequently used in biological imaging, diagnostics, and drug delivery because they may be combined with magnetic resonance imaging to create remarkable images of tumour areas. High contrast images could be produced more cheaply by using fluorescent QDs.
Quantum dots are semiconductor-based nanomaterials that have a wide range of biomedical uses, including medication administration, live imaging, and medical diagnosis, in addition to non-medical uses like solar cell technology. Because of their broad and continuous absorption spectra, narrow emission spectra, and great light stability, quantum dots are being studied as contrast agents for diagnosis and detection. Additionally, by adjusting the size, structure, and energy levels of these nanosystems, their energy spectrum may be customised. As the name implies, directly observed treatment of short course stratedy (DOTS) is a method used to direct the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis.
This Special Issue in Nano Biomedicine and Engineering (NBE) aims to provide a platform to showcase the recent progress and challenges in advanced optical devices in biomedical sensing. The scope of the collection is broad, including but not limited to
This Call for Papers is open for the following article types:
Open for submissions until 15 July 2025
If you would like to contribute to this Special Issue, you can submit your article directly through the NBE online submission service. The Editorial Office reserves the right to check the suitability of submissions in relation to the scope of both the journal and the collection, and the inclusion of accepted articles in the Special Issue is not guaranteed. Please also note that all submissions will undergo our normal rigorous peer review processes.
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