研究目的
To discuss recent progress in synthesis, structure, and fluorescence properties of carbon dots (CDs) with a special highlight on their biomedical applications, including drug/gene delivery, bioimaging, and photothermal and photodynamic therapy applications, and to discuss the current challenges and future perspectives of CDs in the biomedical sector.
研究成果
Carbon dots (CDs) have emerged as a promising nanomaterial for biomedical applications due to their unique properties. Despite the challenges, CDs hold great potential in nanomedicine and nanotheranostics, with ongoing research aimed at overcoming current limitations for broader clinical applications.
研究不足
The paper discusses the challenges in the field, including the need for CDs with uniform size and reproducibility, low quantum yield of some CDs requiring further surface passivation, and the limited number of in vivo studies on CDs' biocompatibility.
