With the polymer encapsulation of quantum dots via seeded emulsion polymerization we
present a powerful tool for the preparation of fluorescent nanoparticles with an extraordinary
stability in aqueous solution. The method of the seeded emulsion polymerization allows a
straightforward and simple in situ functionalization of the polymer shell under preserving the
optical properties of the quantum dots. These requirements are inevitable for the application
of semiconductor nanoparticles as markers for biomedical applications. Polymer …