A simple synthetic route to highly luminescent, water-soluble CdTe nanoparticles and their use in biological imaging is presented. The new synthetic pathway utilises a simply-prepared, watersoluble tellurium precursor which is easily handled and stored and the resulting growth processes are discussed.
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