Reversible and Ratiometric Sensing using Nanocrystals

Binding an analyte can cause a change in fluorescence emission of a sensor. The change in fluorescence can be related to the amount of analyte present. The sensor can include a semiconductor nanocrystal linked to a fluorescent moiety. Upon excitation, the fluorescent moiety can transfer energy to the semiconductor nanocrystal, or vice versa.

Researchers

Preston Snee / Rebecca Somers / Moungi G Bawendi / Daniel Nocera

Departments: Department of Chemistry
Technology Areas: Biotechnology: Sensors & Monitoring / Diagnostics: Assays / Electronics & Photonics: Semiconductors / Therapeutics: Cell Based Therapy

  • fluorescent sensor based on two fluorescent moieties one of which is a semiconductor nanocrystal and methods of using and making
    United States of America | Granted | 8,101,430
  • fluorescent sensor based on two fluorescent moieties, one of which is a semiconductor nanocrystal, and methods of using and making
    United States of America | Granted | 8,313,957

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