What are Some Key Nanomaterials Used in Functional Imaging?
Several nanomaterials have been developed to improve functional imaging:
Quantum Dots: These semiconductor nanoparticles exhibit unique optical properties, including size-tunable light emission, which makes them ideal for high-resolution imaging. Gold Nanoparticles: Known for their excellent biocompatibility and tunable surface properties, gold nanoparticles are used in various imaging applications such as photoacoustic imaging. Iron Oxide Nanoparticles: These are commonly used as contrast agents in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) due to their superparamagnetic properties.
