1. BioNanotechnology Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology and Nanobiotechnology Major, School of Engineering, University of Science and Technology, 111 Gwahangno, Yuseong, Daejeon 305‐806 (South Korea), Fax: (+82)?42‐879‐8594;2. Center for Nano–Bio Convergence Research, Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science and Cell Dynamics, Research Center at GIST, 209 Gajeong‐Ro, Yuseong‐Gu, Daejeon 305‐340 (South Korea), Fax: (+82)?42‐868‐5032
Abstract:
Bright lights : Fullerene–silica hybrid nanoparticles have bright photoluminescence, high photostability, and low cytotoxicity, which are assets for bioimaging agents. The origin of the photoluminescence of the nanoparticle is the C–O–Si bond (see picture).
