Abstract
Biofunctionalized silicon quantum dots were prepared through a one step strategy avoiding the use of chemical precursors. UV-Vis spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy and HAADF-STEM prove oligonucleotide conjugation to the surface of silicon nanoparticle with an average size of 4 nm. The nanoparticle size results from the size-quenching effect during in situ conjugation. Photoemissive properties, conjugation efficiency and stability of these pure colloids were studied and demonstrate the bio-application potential, e.g. for nucleic acid vector delivery with semiconducting, biocompatible nanoparticles.
Original language | British English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1271-1274 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Nanoscale |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 21 Feb 2012 |