title: Silica-coated quantum dots and magnetic nanoparticles for bioimaging applications (Mini-Review).
abstract: Fluorescent quantum dots (e.g., CdSe-ZnS) and magnetic nanoparticles (e.g., Fe(2)O(3) or Fe(3)O(4)) are two important candidate systems that have been emerging as potential probes for bioimaging applications. This review focuses on the development of silica-coated inorganic probes (optical and magnetic) that are originated mainly from the author's laboratory for bioimaging applications. The recent developments in the synthesis of rare earth nanoparticles for multimodality imaging are also delineated.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, 3 Research Link, Singapore 117602, Singapore. subramaniant@imre.a-star.edu.sg
authors.forename: Subramanian Tamil
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: Selvan
mesh_terms: D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D003287:Contrast Media; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D058185:Magnetite Nanoparticles; D045663:Quantum Dots; D012822:Silicon Dioxide; D013194:Staining and Labeling / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D003287:Contrast Media; D058185:Magnetite Nanoparticles; D012822:Silicon Dioxide