Fluorescent silicon quantum dots (SiQDs) have shown a great potential as
antiphotobleaching, nontoxic and biodegradable labels for various in vitro and in vivo …

Luminescent silicon quantum dots (Si QDs) have great potential for use in biological
imaging and diagnostic applications. To exploit this potential, they must remain luminescent …

Abstract Objectives: Silicon quantum dots (SiQDs) are of great interest for bio-imaging
applications due to their tunable luminescence, low toxicity, unique surface chemistry, and …

In recent years, silica coating has been extensively investigated to fabricate the
biocompatible interface of quantum dots (QDs) for biomedical applications. We here …

In this study, we describe a solution procedure for the preparation and surface modification
of photostable colloidal silicon quantum dots (SiQDs) for imaging of cancer cells …

There is a growing need for brighter luminescent materials to improve the detection and
imaging of biomarkers. Relevant contexts include low-abundance biomarkers and …

Fluorescent silicon nanoparticles (SiNPs) have shown potential applications in bioimaging/
biolabelling, sensing, and nanomedicine/cancer therapy due to their superior properties …

Abstract Silicon Quantum Dots (SQDs) have recently attracted great interest due to their
excellent optical properties, low cytotoxicity, and ease of surface modification. The size of …

One of the current challenges of working with nanomaterials in bioapplications is having a
tool that is biocompatible (non-toxic) and produces stable, intense fluorescence for …

Silica coating via a Stöber method is an effective route to render luminescent quantum dots
(QDs) with great biocompatibility, low toxicity and water-solubility for bioapplications …