Bio-sensing with NV-centers in diamond
Abstract
Abstract Color centers in diamond, most frequently the negatively charged nitrogen vacancy (NV − ) center, have demonstrated their applicability as optically actuated quantum sensors of e.g. temperature, magnetic field, or electrical fields. Further, the promise of NV − as a nano- or microscale nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer has created attention. In this review, the focus is on sensing capabilities offered by NV-centers in particular for investigations of biological systems. Two different approaches, using bulk diamond or nanodiamonds with NV-centers, the so-called fluorescent nanodiamonds, respectively, is discussed, with each their strengths and challenges.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Diamond and Carbon-based Materials Research
Paraquat toxicity studies and treatments
Electrochemical sensors and biosensors
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Physics Photonics
- Publisher
- IOP Publishing
- Volume
- 8
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 012007–012007
- Publication date
- 17 February 2026
- Language
- EN