Silicon Quantum Dots Conjunctive with Stable Radicals: Potential Application in Non-invasive Cancer Diagnostics

Name

Daylan R. Post, Georgia Southern UniversityFollow

Publication Date

5-6-2020

Major

Physics (B.S.P.)

Document Type and Release Option

Thesis (open access)

Faculty Mentor

Dr.Li Ma

Abstract

Quantum Dots, and nanomaterials in general, are one of the most promising areas of current physical study, especially their potential medical uses. In this study we introduced Nitroxide free radicals into a Silicon Quantum Dot (SiQD) solution and conducted experiments on the modified SiQDs in order to characterize their physical properties. We gathered emission, excitation, absorption and electron spin resonance (ESR) spectra of both modified and unmodified SiQDs. Previous studies have shown the possibility of using proteins as markers for cancer detection. Our measurements show the potential of using the interaction between these protein markers and SiQDs as a form of non-invasive cancer diagnostics.

Recommended Citation

Post, Daylan R., "Silicon Quantum Dots Conjunctive with Stable Radicals: Potential Application in Non-invasive Cancer Diagnostics" (2020). Honors College Theses. 493.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/honors-theses/493