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

Chem Commun (Camb). 2016 Apr 26;52(36):6146-9. doi: 10.1039/c5cc10650h.

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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Boron Compounds / chemistry*
  • Cell Line
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Humans
  • Microscopy, Confocal / methods
  • Nanostructures / chemistry*
  • Nanostructures / ultrastructure
  • Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Optical Imaging / methods*
  • Surface Properties

Substances

  • Boron Compounds
  • boron nitride