Quantum dots (QDs) have great promise in biological imaging, and as this promise is
realized, there has been increasing interest in combining the benefits of QDs with those of …

Advances in nanotechnology have pushed forward the synthesis of a variety of functional
nanoparticles (NPs) such as semiconductor quantum dots (QDs), magnetic and metallic …

Bioimaging is a sophisticated, non-invasive, and non-destructive technique for the direct
visualization of biological processes. Highly luminescent quantum dots combined with …

Combination of quantum dots (QDs) and magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) as magnetic
quantum dots (MQDs) has a broad range of applications as multifunctional nanoscale …

Fluorescent semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) and magnetic nanoparticles are recognized
as the most promising nanomaterials for applications in biology and biomedicine …

The combination of nanotechnology and molecular biology has developed into an emerging
research area: nanobiotechnology. Magnetic nanoparticles are well-established …

Abstract Background Engineered multifunctional nanoparticles (NPs) have made a
tremendous impact on the biomedical sciences, with advances in imaging, sensing and …

Magnetic-fluorescent nanoparticles have a tremendous potential in biology. As the benefits
of these materials gained recognition, increasing attention has been given to the …

Multimodal contrast agents based on highly luminescent quantum dots (QDs) combined with
magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) or ions form an exciting class of new materials for …

Fluorescent optical probes have been intensively used in the area of bio‐imaging. In this
review article, we describe the recent advancements in the synthesis and application of …