Carbon Dots: Next-Generation Materials for Biomedical Applications

Carbon dots are nanostructures that generally exhibit spherical morphology with an average diameter of less than 10 nm. They are derivatives of organic compounds and show stability in aqueous media, making them suitable for biomedical studies. The biomedical applications of carbon dots include sensing, imaging and therapeutics.

This research and reference text presents the latest research on carbon dots and their applications in the biomedical field, including therapeutics, bio-imaging and diagnosis. The topics covered include the use of carbon dots in therapeutic applications, applications in drug and gene delivery, uses in bio-imaging and uses in the fabrication of biosensors and nanobiosensors. The coverage of therapeutics includes the role of carbon dots in anti-inflammation, delivery of drugs and genes, anti-pathogenicity, tissue engineering and cancer therapies.

The aim of the book is to combine and promote the applications of carbon dots in the biomedical field and to help researchers to develop therapeutic and diagnostic materials, providing a valuable reference text for researchers, postgraduates and industry practitioners in the fields of biotechnology, nanotechnology and nanobiotechnology.

Key Features:



• Presents the latest research on carbon dots and their applications in the biomedical field.
• Includes applications in therapeutics, drug and gene delivery, bio-imaging, biosensors and diagnosis
• Includes safety and bioregulation perspectives and future prospects.
• Provides a guide for researchers to develop therapeutic and diagnostic materials.