Issue 36, 2016

Preparation of ultra-thin hexagonal boron nitride nanoplates for cancer cell imaging and neurotransmitter sensing

Abstract

A facile and convenient process was optimized for preparing water-soluble hydroxyl-functionalized hexagonal boron nitride (hBN-OH) from hBN. The hBN-OH (2–3 nm thickness) contains ∼40% oxygen and exhibits blue emission with a quantum yield of approximately 36%. The hBN-OH could be used for imaging cells and for the in vitro detection of biomolecules through electrochemical analysis.

Graphical abstract: Preparation of ultra-thin hexagonal boron nitride nanoplates for cancer cell imaging and neurotransmitter sensing

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
30 Dec 2015
Accepted
04 Apr 2016
First published
04 Apr 2016

Chem. Commun., 2016,52, 6146-6149

Preparation of ultra-thin hexagonal boron nitride nanoplates for cancer cell imaging and neurotransmitter sensing

M. Nurunnabi, M. Nafiujjaman, S. Lee, I. Park, K. M. Huh and Y. Lee, Chem. Commun., 2016, 52, 6146 DOI: 10.1039/C5CC10650H

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