Issue 22, 2016

Silicon nanocrystals for the development of sensing platforms

Abstract

Using quantum dots (QDs) in the development of fluorescence based sensors has increased over the past decade because of the unique properties of these materials. However, most demonstrated sensors have been developed based upon cadmium containing QDs that can be toxic. Alternative QD materials that have been gaining attention for sensor development are silicon nanocrystals (SiNCs); they are non-toxic and abundant, and their properties are tailorable. This review outlines the general sensing mechanisms employed for the development of QD based sensors, examples of developed SiNC sensors, and will finally conclude with future prospects of using SiNCs as sensors.

Graphical abstract: Silicon nanocrystals for the development of sensing platforms

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
19 mar 2016
Accepted
27 apr 2016
First published
05 may 2016

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2016,4, 4836-4846

Silicon nanocrystals for the development of sensing platforms

C. M. Gonzalez and J. G. C. Veinot, J. Mater. Chem. C, 2016, 4, 4836 DOI: 10.1039/C6TC01159D

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