Distribution of CdSe quantum dots within swollen polystyrene microgel particles using confocal microscopy |
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Authors: | Bradley Melanie Bruno Natasha Vincent Brian |
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Institution: | School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Cantock's Close, Bristol BS8 1TS, U.K. melanie.bradley@bris.ac.uk |
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Abstract: | CdSe quantum dots (QDs) are semiconducting nanoparticles that fluoresce when stimulated by visible light. This property has been exploited in their use as tracer particles in biomedical applications. In this study, confocal microscopy has been used to determine the distribution of QDs within polystyrene microgel particles, dispersed in an organic solvent. It was found that the extent of microgel swelling affected the penetration of the QDs into the particles. Only when the microgel particles were swollen to their maximum extent were the QDs able to penetrate into the central core region of the particles. |
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