Boosting nanodiamond fluorescence: towards development of brighter probes

Nanoscale. 2013 Apr 21;5(8):3208-11. doi: 10.1039/c2nr32778c.

Abstract

A novel approach for preparation of ultra-bright fluorescent nanodiamonds (fNDs) was developed and the thermal and kinetic optimum of NV center formation was identified. Combined with a new oxidation method, this approach enabled preparation of particles that were roughly one order of magnitude brighter than particles prepared with commonly used procedures.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Fluorescence*
  • Fluorescent Dyes / chemical synthesis*
  • Fluorescent Dyes / radiation effects
  • Nanodiamonds / chemistry*
  • Nanodiamonds / radiation effects
  • Particle Size
  • Protons
  • Staining and Labeling / instrumentation
  • Staining and Labeling / methods

Substances

  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Nanodiamonds
  • Protons