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One-step synthesis of amino-functionalized fluorescent carbon nanoparticles by hydrothermal carbonization of chitosan
Chemical Communications · 2011 · Vol. 48(3) · pp. 380–382
Yunhua Yang(Jinan University)Jianghu Cui(Jinan University)Mingtao Zheng(South China Agricultural University)Chaofan Hu(Jinan University)Shaozao Tan(Jinan University)Yong Xiao(Jinan University)Yang Qu(Jinan University)Yingliang Liu✉(Jinan University)
Abstract
Highly amino-functionalized fluorescent carbon nanoparticles (CNPs) were fabricated by hydrothermal carbonization of chitosan at a mild temperature. They were applied to bioimaging of human lung adenocarcinoma A549 cells, showing low cytotoxicity and excellent biocompatibility.
Carbon and Quantum Dots ApplicationsGraphene and Nanomaterials ApplicationsLuminescence and Fluorescent MaterialsHydrothermal carbonizationChitosanBiocompatibilityCarbonizationFluorescenceHydrothermal circulationNanoparticleCarbon fibersCytotoxicityMaterials science
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CarbonCell SurvivalHumansSpectrophotometry, UltravioletMicroscopy, ConfocalCell Line, TumorChitosanNanoparticles
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