A perspective on functionalizing colloidal quantum dots with DNA

Anirban Samanta, Zhengtao Deng, Yan Liu, Hao Yan

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Abstract

This perspective provides an overview of the techniques that have been developed for the conjugation of DNA to colloidal quantum dots (QDs), or semiconductor nanocrystals. Methods described include: ligand exchange at the QD surface, covalent conjugation of DNA to the QD surface ligands, and one-step DNA functionalization on core QDs or during core/shell QD synthesis in aqueous solution, with an emphasis on the most recent progress in our lab. We will also discuss emerging trends in DNA-functionalized QDs for potential applications. [Figure not available: see fulltext.]

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)853-870
Number of pages18
JournalNano Research
Volume6
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2013

Keywords

  • DNA
  • colloidal quantum dots
  • conjugation
  • core/shell
  • covalent bond
  • ligand exchange
  • semiconductor nanocrystals

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • General Materials Science

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