One-step synthesis of amino-functionalized fluorescent carbon nanoparticles by hydrothermal carbonization of chitosan

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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

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.

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Carbon and Quantum Dots Applications Graphene and Nanomaterials Applications Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials

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Published in: Chemical Communications

Volume 48, Issue 3, pp. 380-382

DOI: 10.1039/c1cc15678k

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 26.49

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One-step synthesis of amino-functionalized fluorescent carbon nanoparticles by hydrothermal carbonization of chitosan

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