Applications of cyanine-nanoparticle systems in science: Health and environmental perspectives. (December 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Marcelo, Gonçalo A.; Galhano, Joana; Oliveira, Elisabete
• Is Part Of: Dyes and pigments. Volume 208(2023)
• Publication Date: 2022-12
• Subjects: Cyanine derivatives -- Biological nanoparticles -- Silica nanoparticles -- Metal nanoparticles -- Polymeric nanoparticles -- Environmental and biological applications; Dyes and dyeing -- Periodicals; Pigments -- Periodicals; 667.2
• DOI: 10.1016/j.dyepig.2022.110756
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0143-7208

Abstract

Abstract: Cyanine-based chemosensors have outstanding photophysical and photochemical properties due to their good biocompatibility and low toxicity to living systems, with a wide range of applications in biomedicine, imaging, and biochemistry. Based on such properties, recent studies revealed that combining cyanine's superior properties with nanoparticles results in ideal platforms with improved performances and applications. This review focuses on the last decade's developments in cyanine – nanoparticle systems and their end-point applications in the environmental and health fields. In each section, a systematization according to the type of nanomaterial and the different cyanine conjugations are emphasized with the scope to bring breakthroughs in future applications. Highlights: Combining cyanine's superior properties with nanoparticles results in ideal platforms. Future applications according to the type of nanomaterial and the different cyanine conjugations are emphasized. Combination of nanoparticle matrixes with cyanine dyes has advantages from a synergistic perspective.