| Description |
1 online resource (305 p.) |
| Contents |
Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Editors -- Contributors -- 1 Introduction to Magnetic Quantum Dots -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Types of Imaging Probes -- 1.3 Nanoparticles and Their Types -- 1.4 Quantum Dots -- 1.5 Magnetic Quantum Dots -- 1.6 Magnetic Nanoparticles (MNPs) -- 1.7 Limitations of MNPs and Quantum Dots in Bioimaging -- 1.8 Types of MQDs -- 1.9 Fundamental Properties of MQDs -- 1.10 Criteria for the Preparation of Magnetic Quantum Dots -- 1.11 Synthesis of Magnetic Quantum Dots -- 1.12 Characterization of Magnetic Quantum Dots |
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1.13 Application of Magnetic Quantum Dots -- 1.14 Toxicity Concern for Magnetic Quantum Dots -- 1.15 Conclusion and Future Prospects -- References -- 2 Synthesis Approaches of Magnetic Quantum Dots -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Synthesis Methods of MQDs -- 2.2.1 Heterocrystalline Growth -- 2.2.2 Encapsulation and Assembly Method -- 2.2.2.1 MQDs Embedded in Silica Matrix -- 2.2.2.2 MQDs Embedded in Polymer Beads or Micelles -- 2.2.3 Doping of Paramagnetic Transition Metal Ions or Iron Ions Into QDs -- 2.2.4 Miscellaneous Methods for MQD Synthesis -- 2.3 Conclusions and Future Outlook -- References |
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3 Optical Properties of Magnetic Quantum Dots -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Theoretical Background -- 3.2.1 Mn Doping in II-VI QDs -- 3.2.2 Mn Doping in III-V QDs -- 3.3 Optical Properties of Magnetic Quantum Dots -- 3.3.1 Oscillator Strength -- 3.3.2 Refractive Index -- 3.3.3 Absorption Coefficient -- 3.4 Tailoring of Optical Properties for Biological Applications -- 3.4.1 Multimodal Imaging -- 3.4.2 Molecular Detection and Separation -- 3.4.3 Theranostics -- 3.5 Toxicity -- 3.6 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 4 Characterization Techniques of Magnetic Quantum Dots |
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4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Tools and Techniques for Characterization -- 4.2.1 Scattering Analysis -- 4.2.2 X-Ray Characterization -- 4.2.2.1 Rietveld Refinement -- 4.2.3 Spectroscopic Analysis -- 4.2.3.1 UV-Visible Spectroscopy -- 4.2.3.2 Photoluminescence Spectroscopy -- 4.2.3.3 Optical Analysis Using Derivative Spectroscopy -- 4.2.4 Microscopic Techniques for Nanostructure Characterization -- 4.2.4.1 FESEM Analysis -- 4.2.4.2 HRTEM Analysis -- 4.2.5 Magnetic Characterization -- 4.2.5.1 VSM Analysis -- 4.2.5.2 Deep Insight Into Magnetic Results Using Derivative Spectroscopy -- 4.2.6 FT-IR Analysis |
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4.3 Key Notes -- 4.4 Conclusion and Future Perspectives -- References -- 5 History and Techniques of Bioimaging -- 5.1 Evolution of Imaging: Brief Introduction -- 5.2 Bioimaging: Definition -- 5.3 Bioimaging: Initial Developments -- 5.3.1 Bioimaging Modalities: An Overview -- 5.3.1.1 X-Ray Radiography -- 5.3.1.2 Computed Tomography -- 5.3.1.3 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) -- 5.3.1.4 Ultrasonography -- 5.3.1.5 Positron Emission Tomography -- 5.3.1.6 Single-Photon Emission Computerized Tomography -- 5.4 Advancements in Bioimaging: Molecular and Cellular Imaging |
| Summary |
Highly luminescent quantum dots combined with magnetic nanoparticles or ions form an exciting class of new materials for bioimaging. The book explores leading research in the fabrication, characterization, properties, and application of magnetic quantum dots in bioimaging |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
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5.5 Evolution of Molecular Probes and Quantum Dots in Bioimaging |
| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Srinivasan, Seshasai
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Das, Poushali
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Ganguly, Sayan
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| ISBN |
9781000881103 |
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1000881105 |
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