Issue 14, 2023

Microbial biosynthesis of quantum dots: regulation and application

Abstract

Quantum dots (QDs) are nanoscale semiconductor materials that have found wide applications in fields such as biosensing and solar cells. Conventionally, QDs are synthesized chemically, but biosynthetic methods using microorganisms have been developed as an alternative strategy. Microbially biosynthesized QDs possess better biocompatibility than chemically synthesized QDs due to the proteins and peptides attached to their surfaces. In this review, we outline the recent advances in the biosynthesis of QDs using microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, and viruses. We also discuss the current understanding of the regulation of the biosynthetic process by extracellular and intracellular factors. Additionally, we highlight the potential of QD–microbe biohybrids self-assembled in the process of QD biosynthesis.

Graphical abstract: Microbial biosynthesis of quantum dots: regulation and application

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
14 Apr 2023
Accepted
24 May 2023
First published
19 Jun 2023

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023,10, 4008-4027

Microbial biosynthesis of quantum dots: regulation and application

C. Jin, W. Xu, K. Jin, L. Yu, H. Lu, Z. Liu, J. Liu, X. Zhu, Y. Wu and Y. Zhang, Inorg. Chem. Front., 2023, 10, 4008 DOI: 10.1039/D3QI00688C

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