Nanodiamonds in Analytical and Biological Sciences

Book excerpt: NANODIAMONDS small capIN/small cap ANALYTICAL small capAND/small cap BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Comprehensive resource highlighting the significance and applications of fluorescent and non-fluorescent nanodiamonds in various domains Nanodiamonds in Analytical and Biological Sciences combines the disciplines of chemistry, physics, materials science, and biology to demonstrate the significance of nanodiamonds, offering precise analysis of the impacts and up-to-date applications of fluorescent and non-fluorescent nanodiamonds, including in COVID-19 and artificial intelligence, with illustrations, case studies, practical examples, and novel perspectives included throughout. Edited by two highly qualified scholars with significant experience in the field, topics covered include: Fundamental properties, synthesis, mechanisms, and functionalization of nanodiamonds, and toxicity assessment Fabrication and surface modification of fluorescent nanodiamonds and in vitro and in vivo bioimaging of fluorescent nanodiamonds Nanodiamond-enabled drug delivery and nanodiamond for mass spectrometry-based analysis of peptides, proteins, and proteomes Quantum sensing, applications in physico-chemical and biomedical sensing, and perspective and outlook on the future of nanodiamond research Nano-scale thermometry of fluorescent nanodiamonds and nanodiamond-enabled drug delivery Offering a balanced, multidisciplinary, and comprehensive overview of the significance of fluorescent and non-fluorescent nanodiamonds, Nanodiamonds in Analytical and Biological Sciences is an essential resource for academic researchers and industry professionals working in fields spanning chemistry, physics, materials science and biology.