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Near Infrared-Emitting Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications

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Carbon nanomaterials (CNs) combine the stability, good biocompatibility, and mechanical strength of carbonaceous materials with the unique electronic properties of reduced size particles. The electronic transitions of CNs can occur in a wide range, from the UV–Vis to the near infrared region (NIR) with the latter being especially promising for biomedical applications. This is due to deeper tissue penetration and reduced light scattering from the background and surroundings. Among all the NIR-emitting CNs, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), graphene dots (GDs), and carbon dots (CDs) have gained significant attention in recent years. This chapter focuses on the synthesis of NIR-emitting carbon nanomaterials, their versatile physical, chemical, and optical properties, as well as their development and integration in biomedical applications.

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de Medeiros, T.V., Naccache, R. (2020). Near Infrared-Emitting Carbon Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications. In: Benayas, A., Hemmer, E., Hong, G., Jaque, D. (eds) Near Infrared-Emitting Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-32036-2_7

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