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Bio-sensing with NV-centers in diamond

Year: 2026

Type: article

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.

Source: Journal of Physics Photonics

DOI: 10.1088/2515-7647/ae46fe

Authors: Maria Niora, Aldona Mzyk, Kirstine Berg-Sørensen

Institution: Technical University of Denmark

Language: English

Topic: Diamond and Carbon-based Materials Research

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,700

Funder: Novo Nordisk Fonden