Preparation and characterization of stable phospholipid–silica nanostructures loaded with quantum dots
Abstract
The structural dependence of silica–liposome hybrids on silanization conditions was investigated. Silica coatings protect liposomes against aggregation, degradation, and leakage, which are important for their application in bioimaging. Liposomes loaded with quantum dots were synthesized and attempts to obtain uniformly sized, silica-coated nanocapsules were made.