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Carbon and Graphene Quantum Dots for Biomedical Applications
- 1st Edition - June 16, 2023
- Editors: Kyusik Yun, Saravanan Govindaraju
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 8 3 6 2 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 8 5 2 5 - 3
Carbon and Graphene Quantum Dots for Biomedical Applications provides a single point of reference for understanding the biomedical potential of quantum dots. The book covers the sy… Read more
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Request a sales quoteCarbon and Graphene Quantum Dots for Biomedical Applications provides a single point of reference for understanding the biomedical potential of quantum dots. The book covers the synthesis and properties of various carbon and graphene quantum dots, with advanced discussion on the challenges faced during synthesis according to type, structure, size, functionalization and composition. Key biomedical applications are described, including bioimaging, biosensing, antimicrobial and drug delivery. The benefits and issues of utilizing carbon and graphene quantum dots in biomedical applications are addressed in detail, evaluating vital aspects such as cytotoxicity, inhibition concentration and point-of-care-specific challenges.This book offers an exciting and thorough overview of this emerging area for academics and researchers in the fields of materials science, biomedical engineering, nanotechnology, and pharmaceutical science, as well as for R&D groups in biosensing and drug development.
- Provides an overview on the synthesis, properties and functionalization of carbon and graphene quantum dots
- Covers a selection of key biomedical applications of carbon and graphene quantum dots, including biosensing, antimicrobial and drug delivery applications
- Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing quantum dots in biomedical applications, as well as challenges faced during synthesis
- Cover
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1: Fundamentals of carbon and graphene quantum dots
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 1.1: Introduction
- 1.2: Synthetic approaches to carbon and graphene quantum dots
- 1.3: Characterization techniques for CQDs and GQDs
- 1.4: Properties of carbon and graphene quantum dots
- 1.5: Conclusion and future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 2: Carbon quantum dots biosynthesis: Perspectives and challenges
- Abstract
- 2.1: Introduction
- 2.2: Physical and chemical synthesis of CQDs
- 2.3: Biosynthesis of CQDs
- 2.4: Challenges and future perspectives
- 2.5: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 3: The era of graphene-based quantum dots
- Abstract
- 3.1: Introduction
- 3.2: Synthesis of CQDs and GQDs
- 3.3: Properties of CQDs and GQDs
- 3.4: Limitations
- 3.5: Biological applications
- 3.6: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 4: Quantum dots conjugation and its advancement in biomedical applications
- Abstract
- 4.1: Introduction
- 4.2: Quantum dots conjugation
- 4.3: Covalent conjugation
- 4.4: Electrostatic interaction
- 4.5: Click chemistry
- 4.6: Dative conjugation
- 4.7: Biomedical applications
- 4.8: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 5: Recent advancements of carbon quantum dots for biological applications
- Abstract
- 5.1: Effects of carbon dots on microorganisms
- 5.2: Carbon quantum dots
- 5.3: Combination with other antimicrobial reagents
- 5.4: Novel targets with new antimicrobial agents
- 5.5: Novel membrane-targeting antimicrobial agents
- 5.6: Fatty acid biosynthesis inhibitor
- 5.7: Chorismate biosynthesis inhibitor
- 5.8: Isoprenoid biosynthesis inhibitor
- 5.9: Disruption of resistant genes
- 5.10: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 6: Emerging trends of quantum dots in detection and treatment of animal viruses
- Abstract
- 6.1: Introduction
- 6.2: Overview of quantum dot synthesis, structure, types, properties, and biomedical applications
- 6.3: Limitations
- 6.4: Conclusion and future prospective
- References
- Chapter 7: Quantum dots as antibacterial agents
- Abstract
- 7.1: Introduction
- 7.2: CQDs as antibacterial agents
- 7.3: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 8: Quantum dots: Emerging trends toward biosensing
- Abstract
- 8.1: Introduction to quantum dots
- 8.2: Carbon dots
- 8.3: Graphene dots
- 8.4: Properties
- 8.5: Various applications of GQDs
- 8.6: Different hetero structures
- 8.7: Hydrogen fuels
- 8.8: Biosensors
- 8.9: Biosensors for glucose
- 8.10: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 9: Quantum dots-based pathogenic biosensing
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 9.1: Introduction
- 9.2: Quantum dots
- 9.3: Feasible mechanism of pathogenic sensing
- 9.4: Biosensing techniques
- 9.5: Outlook and future perspectives
- 9.6: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 10: Detection of biomolecules and body fluid by using quantum dots
- Abstract
- Graphical Abstract
- 10.1: Introduction
- 10.2: SERS sensing of biomolecules through graphene/carbon-based quantum dot composites
- 10.3: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 11: Quantum dots: Synthesis techniques and its importance in biomedical field
- Abstract
- 11.1: Introduction
- 11.2: Synthesis methods
- 11.3: Carbon quantum dots
- 11.4: Application
- 11.5: Limitations and drawbacks
- 11.6: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 12: Trends and developments in point-of-care diagnostics using quantum dots
- Abstract
- 12.1: Introduction
- 12.2: Synthesis of carbon quantum dots
- 12.3: Properties of graphene and carbon quantum dots
- 12.4: The need for and importance of point-of-care diagnostics
- 12.5: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 13: Therapeutic and imaging applications of quantum dots
- Abstract
- 13.1: Introduction
- 13.2: Carbon quantum dots
- 13.3: Carbon quantum dots for bioimaging
- 13.4: Graphene quantum dots
- References
- Chapter 14: Innovations and applications of quantum dots for cancer therapy
- Abstract
- 14.1: Introduction
- 14.2: Carbon quantum dots
- 14.3: Carbon quantum dots with unique properties
- 14.4: Biomedical and biotechnological applications
- 14.5: Biocompatibility of QDs
- 14.6: QDs for sensing and cancer therapy
- 14.7: Bioimaging for biomedical applications
- 14.8: QDs for bioimaging
- 14.9: Drug delivery
- 14.10: Toward clinical applications
- References
- Chapter 15: Future aspects of carbon and graphene quantum dots for biomedical applications
- Abstract
- 15.1: Introduction
- 15.2: A promising tool for biomedical application
- 15.3: Modifications at synthesis
- 15.4: Future aspects in diagnosis
- 15.5: Future aspects in treatment
- 15.6: Conclusion
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 400
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: June 16, 2023
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323983624
- eBook ISBN: 9780323985253
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Kyusik Yun
Prof. Kyusik Yun is currently a Professor at the Department of Bionanotechnology, Gachon University, South Korea. He received his Ph.D. degree in 1998 at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan. His research interests are in nanomaterials, graphene oxide and biosensors.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Bionanotechnology, Gachon University, South KoreaSG
Saravanan Govindaraju
Dr. Saravanan Govindaraju is currently Assistant Professor at the Department of Bionanotechnology, Gachon University, South Korea. He received his Ph.D. degree in 2018 at Gachon University, under the advisory of Prof. Yun. His research interests are in nanomaterials for biomedical applications, with a particular interest in functionalized gold nanoparticles and carbon nanomaterials.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Bionanotechnology, Gachon University, South KoreaRead Carbon and Graphene Quantum Dots for Biomedical Applications on ScienceDirect