A facile one-step in situ functionalization of quantum dots with preserved photoluminescence for bioconjugation

Qiangbin Wang, Yang Xu, Xiaohang Zhao, Yung Chang, Yan Liu, Lijing Jiang, Jaswinder Sharma, Dong Seo, Hao Yan

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Abstract

Herein we report a new and simple method of in situ functionalization of CdSe QDs and surface passivation by a thin ZnS shell at the same time. This method avoids a second-step ligand exchange after the core-shell formation and preserved high quantum yield of the QDs. We demonstrated that such prepared QDs can serve as excellent nanomaterial for bioconjugation. Different antibodies were conjugated to the MPA-functionalized QDs and resulted in highly stable and highly photoluminescent nanoparticles for cell labeling purposes.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)6380-6381
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society
Volume129
Issue number20
DOIs
StatePublished - May 23 2007

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • General Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Colloid and Surface Chemistry

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