Ag2Te quantum dots with compact surface coatings of multivalent polymers: Ambient one-pot aqueous synthesis and the second near-infrared bioimaging

- Ag2Te quantum dots (QDs) were prepared in ambient one-pot aqueous solution using multivalent polymers as stabilizers.
- The QDs exhibited compact sizes, excellent photo-/colloidal stability, biocompatibility and high quantum yields.
- The QDs were used for bioimaging in second near-infrared biological window.