Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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32404 | Nano Today | 2010 | 14 Pages |
Abstract
SummaryThere has been rapidly increasing interest in design and synthesis of silicon-based nanostructured materials for bioapplications. In this review, we focus on recent research progress in design, synthesis and bioapplications of two silicon-based nanostructures, zero-dimensional silicon quantum dots and one-dimensional silicon nanowires. These two low-dimensional silicon nanomaterials have found important applications in ultrasensitive biomolecular detection and fluorescent cellular imaging. We further highlight major challenges and promises in this area.
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Authors
Yao He, Chunhai Fan, Shuit-Tong Lee,