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Li Y, Yang X, Ren K, Liu Y, Xu Z, Feng H, Deng K, Deng B, Shang W, Dong J, Wang F, Li Q, Yang X. Flexible X-ray Imaging and Stable Information Storage of SrF 2:Eu Based on Radio-Photoluminescence. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:58827-58837. [PMID: 39405077 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c11478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2024]
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X-ray imaging has garnered widespread interest in biomedical diagnosis and nondestructive detection. The exploration of radio-photoluminescence has hastened the advancement of X-ray information storage. However, significant challenges persist in achieving the prolonged imaging of curved objects without attenuation. Here, europium-doped strontium fluoride (SrF2:Eu) is meticulously created to exhibit a linear response to an extensive range of X-ray doses (maximum dose > 5000 Gy), showcasing excellent X-ray information reading/erasing reusability properties (10 cycles). This is accompanied by a red-to-blue emission transition under UV excitation, sustaining for 150 days without attenuation. To elucidate the phenomena of irradiated photoluminescent discoloration and the reversible X-ray storage of SrF2:Eu, we propose an electron-vacancy trap (valence conversion) mechanism, information stably retained by the SrF2:Eu-based device under ambient conditions due to high energy barriers. The time-lapse readout capability is further demonstrated for three-dimensional imaging of curved objects (10 lp mm-1) based on SrF2:Eu embedded within a polydimethylsiloxane (SrF2:Eu@PDMS). The SrF2:Eu demonstrates time-lapse imaging, reversible radio-photoluminescence, and recoverable X-ray storage, offering a promising avenue for optical information encryption and anticounterfeiting applications.
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- Yucheng Li
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, PR China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, PR China
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- Laser Fusion Research Center, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang 621050, P.R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411100, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, PR China
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- Laser Fusion Research Center, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang 621050, P.R. China
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- Laser Fusion Research Center, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang 621050, P.R. China
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- Laser Fusion Research Center, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang 621050, P.R. China
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- Laser Fusion Research Center, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang 621050, P.R. China
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- Laser Fusion Research Center, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang 621050, P.R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Display and System Applications of Ministry of Education, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, PR China
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Qu R, Jiang X, Zhen X. Light/X-ray/ultrasound activated delayed photon emission of organic molecular probes for optical imaging: mechanisms, design strategies, and biomedical applications. Chem Soc Rev 2024. [PMID: 39380344 DOI: 10.1039/d4cs00599f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/10/2024]
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Conventional optical imaging, particularly fluorescence imaging, often encounters significant background noise due to tissue autofluorescence under real-time light excitation. To address this issue, a novel optical imaging strategy that captures optical signals after light excitation has been developed. This approach relies on molecular probes designed to store photoenergy and release it gradually as photons, resulting in delayed photon emission that minimizes background noise during signal acquisition. These molecular probes undergo various photophysical processes to facilitate delayed photon emission, including (1) charge separation and recombination, (2) generation, stabilization, and conversion of the triplet excitons, and (3) generation and decomposition of chemical traps. Another challenge in optical imaging is the limited tissue penetration depth of light, which severely restricts the efficiency of energy delivery, leading to a reduced penetration depth for delayed photon emission. In contrast, X-ray and ultrasound serve as deep-tissue energy sources that facilitate the conversion of high-energy photons or mechanical waves into the potential energy of excitons or the chemical energy of intermediates. This review highlights recent advancements in organic molecular probes designed for delayed photon emission using various energy sources. We discuss distinct mechanisms, and molecular design strategies, and offer insights into the future development of organic molecular probes for enhanced delayed photon emission.
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- Rui Qu
- MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials & Technology and State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China.
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- MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials & Technology and State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China.
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- MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials & Technology and State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China.
- Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center (ChemBIC), Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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Lv X, Liang Y, Zhang Y, Chen D, Shan X, Wang XJ. Deep-trap ultraviolet persistent phosphor for advanced optical storage application in bright environments. LIGHT, SCIENCE & APPLICATIONS 2024; 13:253. [PMID: 39277571 PMCID: PMC11401881 DOI: 10.1038/s41377-024-01533-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 07/11/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 09/17/2024]
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Extensive research has been conducted on visible-light and longer-wavelength infrared-light storage phosphors, which are utilized as promising rewritable memory media for optical information storage applications in dark environments. However, storage phosphors emitting in the deep ultraviolet spectral region (200-300 nm) are relatively lacking. Here, we report an appealing deep-trap ultraviolet storage phosphor, ScBO3:Bi3+, which exhibits an ultra-narrowband light emission centered at 299 nm with a full width at half maximum (FWHM) of 0.21 eV and excellent X-ray energy storage capabilities. When persistently stimulated by longer-wavelength white/NIR light or heated at elevated temperatures, ScBO3:Bi3+ phosphor exhibits intense and long-lasting ultraviolet luminescence due to the interplay between defect levels and external stimulus, while the natural decay in the dark at room temperature is extremely weak after X-ray irradiation. The impact of the spectral distribution and illuminance of ambient light and ambient temperature on ultraviolet light emission has been studied by comprehensive experimental and theoretical investigations, which elucidate that both O vacancy and Sc interstitial serve as deep electron traps for enhanced and prolonged ultraviolet luminescence upon continuous optical or thermal stimulation. Based on the unique spectral features and trap distribution in ScBO3:Bi3+ phosphor, controllable optical information read-out is demonstrated via external light or heat manipulation, highlighting the great potential of ScBO3:Bi3+ phosphor for advanced optical storage application in bright environments.
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- Xulong Lv
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structure Evolution and Processing of Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structure Evolution and Processing of Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structure Evolution and Processing of Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structure Evolution and Processing of Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structure Evolution and Processing of Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
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- Department of Physics, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA, 30460, USA.
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Ye H, Li Y, Chen X, Du W, Song L, Chen Y, Zhan Q, Wei W. Current Developments in Emerging Lanthanide-Doped Persistent Luminescent Scintillators and Their Applications. Chemistry 2024; 30:e202303661. [PMID: 38630080 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202303661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Lanthanide-doped scintillators have the ability to convert the absorbed X-ray irradiation into ultraviolet (UV), visible (Vis), or near-infrared (NIR) light. Lanthanide-doped scintillators with excellent persistent luminescence (PersL) are emerging as a new class of PersL materials recently. They have attracted great attention due to their unique "self-luminescence" characteristic and potential applications. In this review, we comb through and focus on current developments of lanthanide-doped persistent luminescent scintillators (PersLSs), including their PersL mechanism, synthetic methods, tuning of PersL properties (e. g. emission wavelength, intensity, and duration time), as well as their promising applications (e. g. information storage, encryption, anti-counterfeiting, bio-imaging, and photodynamic therapy). We hope this review will provide valuable guidance for the future development of PersLSs.
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- Huiru Ye
- MOE & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Spectral Analysis and Functional Probes, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, China
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- MOE & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Spectral Analysis and Functional Probes, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, China
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- MOE & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Spectral Analysis and Functional Probes, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, China
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- MOE & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Spectral Analysis and Functional Probes, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, China
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- MOE & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Spectral Analysis and Functional Probes, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, China
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- MOE & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Spectral Analysis and Functional Probes, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, China
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- Centre for Optical and Electromagnetic Research, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Information Materials and Technology, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- MOE & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Spectral Analysis and Functional Probes, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, China
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Wu Q, Xu X, Li X, Jiang H, Qin X, Hong Z, Chen X, Yang Z, Ou X, Xie L, He Y, Han S, Chen Q, Yang H. Probing Energy-Funneling Kinetics in Nanocrystal Sublattices for Superior X-Ray Imaging. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202404177. [PMID: 38634766 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202404177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Long-lasting radioluminescence scintillators have recently attracted substantial attention from both research and industrial communities, primarily due to their distinctive capabilities of converting and storing X-ray energy. However, determination of energy-conversion kinetics in these nanocrystals remains unexplored. Here we present a strategy to probe and unveil energy-funneling kinetics in NaLuF4:Mn2+/Gd3+ nanocrystal sublattices through Gd3+-driven microenvironment engineering and Mn2+-mediated radioluminescence profiling. Our photophysical studies reveal effective control of energy-funneling kinetics and demonstrate the tunability of electron trap depth ranging from 0.66 to 0.96 eV, with the corresponding trap density varying between 2.38×105 and 1.34×107 cm-3. This enables controlled release of captured electrons over durations spanning from seconds to 30 days. It allows tailorable emission wavelength within the range of 520-580 nm and fine-tuning of thermally-stimulated temperature between 313-403 K. We further utilize these scintillators to fabricate high-density, large-area scintillation screens that exhibit a 6-fold improvement in X-ray sensitivity, 22 lp/mm high-resolution X-ray imaging, and a 30-day-long optical memory. This enables high-contrast imaging of injured mice through fast thermally-stimulated radioluminescence readout. These findings offer new insights into the correlation of radioluminescence dynamics with energy-funneling kinetics, thereby contributing to the advancement of high-energy nanophotonic applications.
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- Qinxia Wu
- New Cornerstone Science Laboratory, MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- New Cornerstone Science Laboratory, MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- New Cornerstone Science Laboratory, MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE, Future Technologies), Fujian Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, Fujian Normal University and Strait Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (SLoFE), Fuzhou, 350117, China
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- Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE, Future Technologies), Fujian Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics, Fujian Normal University and Strait Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (SLoFE), Fuzhou, 350117, China
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- New Cornerstone Science Laboratory, MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- New Cornerstone Science Laboratory, MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- New Cornerstone Science Laboratory, MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- New Cornerstone Science Laboratory, MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- School of Public Health, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350122, China
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- New Cornerstone Science Laboratory, MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- New Cornerstone Science Laboratory, MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, Fuzhou, 350108, P. R. China
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- New Cornerstone Science Laboratory, MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, Fuzhou, 350108, P. R. China
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Mushtaq U, Ayoub I, Kumar V, Sharma V, Swart HC, Chamanehpour E, Rubahn HG, Mishra YK. Persistent luminescent nanophosphors for applications in cancer theranostics, biomedical, imaging and security. Mater Today Bio 2023; 23:100860. [PMID: 38179230 PMCID: PMC10765243 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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The extraordinary and unique properties of persistent luminescent (PerLum) nanostructures like storage of charge carriers, extended afterglow, and some other fascinating characteristics like no need for in-situ excitation, and rechargeable luminescence make such materials a primary candidate in the fields of bio-imaging and therapeutics. Apart from this, due to their extraordinary properties they have also found their place in the fields of anti-counterfeiting, latent fingerprinting (LPF), luminescent markings, photocatalysis, solid-state lighting devices, glow-in-dark toys, etc. Over the past few years, persistent luminescent nanoparticles (PLNPs) have been extensively used for targeted drug delivery, bio-imaging guided photodynamic and photo-thermal therapy, biosensing for cancer detection and subsequent treatment, latent fingerprinting, and anti-counterfeiting owing to their enhanced charge storage ability, in-vitro excitation, increased duration of time between excitation and emission, low tissue absorption, high signal-to-noise ratio, etc. In this review, we have focused on most of the key aspects related to PLNPs, including the different mechanisms leading to such phenomena, key fabrication techniques, properties of hosts and different activators, emission, and excitation characteristics, and important properties of trap states. This review article focuses on recent advances in cancer theranostics with the help of PLNPs. Recent advances in using PLNPs for anti-counterfeiting and latent fingerprinting are also discussed in this review.
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- Umer Mushtaq
- Department of Physics, National Institute of Technology Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, 190006, India
- Department of Physics, University of the Free State, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein, ZA9300, South Africa
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- Department of Physics, National Institute of Technology Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, 190006, India
- Department of Physics, University of the Free State, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein, ZA9300, South Africa
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- Department of Physics, National Institute of Technology Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, 190006, India
- Department of Physics, University of the Free State, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein, ZA9300, South Africa
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- Institute of Forensic Science & Criminology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India
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- Department of Physics, University of the Free State, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein, ZA9300, South Africa
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- NanoSYD, Mads Clausen Institute, University of Southern Denmark, Alsion 2, Sønderborg, 6400, Denmark
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- NanoSYD, Mads Clausen Institute, University of Southern Denmark, Alsion 2, Sønderborg, 6400, Denmark
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- NanoSYD, Mads Clausen Institute, University of Southern Denmark, Alsion 2, Sønderborg, 6400, Denmark
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Yang S, Dai W, Tang M, Wang J. Nonstoichiometric Nanocubes with a Controllable Morphology and Persistent Luminescence for Autofluorescence-Free Biosensing. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:38644-38652. [PMID: 37527437 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c05895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/03/2023]
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Persistent luminescence nanoparticles (PLNPs) have shown special advantages in areas such as bioimaging, cancer therapy, stress sensing, and photo-biocatalysis. However, the lack of methods for controllable synthesis of PLNPs with uniform morphologies and strong persistent luminescence has seriously hindered the applications of PLNPs. Herein, we reported that modifying the electronic structures of zinc gallogermanate (ZGGO) PLNPs by nonstoichiometric reactions can produce highly uniform nanocubes with controllable size and persistent luminescence. By nonstoichiometric increase of the Ge/Ga ratio in ZGGO, the ZGGO PLNPs were transformed from a mixture of nanocubes and small nanospheres into highly symmetrical and uniform large nanocubes, accompanied by the enhancement of persistent luminescence intensity by about 3.7 times. Moreover, we found that ZGGO PLNPs were responsive to reactive oxygen species (ROS), that is, the persistent luminescence of ZGGO can be quenched by ROS. Autofluorescence-free serum ROS detection was achieved with the developed PLNPs. Further, a biosensing assay for glucose oxidase (GOx) was designed based on the responsiveness of ZGGO PLNPs to H2O2. This study may pave a new way for better control of PLNPs' size, morphology, and persistent luminescence, and it can further promote the applications of PLNPs in areas ranging from theranostics to solar energy utilization.
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- Shuting Yang
- The Key Lab of Health Chemistry & Molecular Diagnosis of Suzhou, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering & Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- The Key Lab of Health Chemistry & Molecular Diagnosis of Suzhou, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering & Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, China
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- The Key Lab of Health Chemistry & Molecular Diagnosis of Suzhou, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering & Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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Shan X, Ying X, Liang Y, Zhang Y, Lv X, Chen D, Miao S, Ning L. Narrowband Ultraviolet-B Persistent Luminescence in an Indoor-Lighting Environment through Energy Transfer from Host Excitons to Gd 3+ Emitters in ScPO 4. Inorg Chem 2023; 62:12050-12057. [PMID: 37463109 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c01558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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Narrowband ultraviolet-B (NB-UVB) luminescent materials are characterized by high photon energy, narrow spectral width, and visible-blind emission, thus holding great promise for photochemistry and photomedicine. However, most NB-UVB phosphors developed so far are photoluminescent, where continuous external excitation is needed. Herein, we realize NB-UVB persistent luminescence (PersL) in an indoor-lighting environment by exploiting the interaction between self-trapped/defect-trapped excitons and Gd3+ emitters in ScPO4. The phosphor shows a self-luminescing feature with a peak maximum at 313 nm with a time duration of >24 h after ceasing X-ray irradiation, which can be clearly imaged by an UVB camera in a bright environment. Spectroscopic and theoretical approaches reveal that thermo- and photo-stimulations of energies trapped at intrinsic lattice defects followed by energy transfer to Gd3+ emitters account for the emergence of the afterglow. The present results can initiate more exploration of NB-UVB PersL phosphors for emerging applications in secret optical tagging and phototherapy.
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- Xihui Shan
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structure Evolution and Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, P. R. China
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- Anhui Key Laboratory of Optoelectric Materials Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, Anhui Normal University, 241000 Wuhu, P. R.China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structure Evolution and Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structure Evolution and Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structure Evolution and Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structure Evolution and Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structure Evolution and Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, P. R. China
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- Anhui Key Laboratory of Optoelectric Materials Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, Anhui Normal University, 241000 Wuhu, P. R.China
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Shrivastava N, Guffie J, Moore TL, Guzelturk B, Kumbhar AS, Wen J, Luo Z. Surface-Doped Zinc Gallate Colloidal Nanoparticles Exhibit pH-Dependent Radioluminescence with Enhancement in Acidic Media. NANO LETTERS 2023. [PMID: 37399282 PMCID: PMC10375584 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c01363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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As abnormal acidic pH symbolizes dysfunctions of cells, it is highly desirable to develop pH-sensitive luminescent materials for diagnosing disease and imaging-guided therapy using high-energy radiation. Herein, we explored near-infrared-emitting Cr-doped zinc gallate ZnGa2O4 nanoparticles (NPs) in colloidal solutions with different pH levels under X-ray excitation. Ultrasmall NPs were synthesized via a facile hydrothermal method by controlling the addition of ammonium hydroxide precursor and reaction time, and structural characterization revealed Cr dopants on the surface of NPs. The synthesized NPs exhibited different photoluminescence and radioluminescence mechanisms, confirming the surface distribution of activators. It was observed that the colloidal NPs emit pH-dependent radioluminescence in a linear relationship, and the enhancement reached 4.6-fold when pH = 4 compared with the colloidal NPs in the neutral solution. This observation provides a strategy for developing new biomaterials by engineering activators on the nanoparticle surfaces for potential pH-sensitive imaging and imaging-guided therapy using high-energy radiation.
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- Navadeep Shrivastava
- Department of Chemistry, Physics and Materials Science, Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Physics and Materials Science, Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Physics and Materials Science, Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301, United States
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- X-ray Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Illinois 60439, United States
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- Chapel Hill Analytical and Nanofabrication Laboratory, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599, United States
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- Center for Nanoscale Materials, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Illinois 60439, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Physics and Materials Science, Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301, United States
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Zhou X, Han K, Wang Y, Jin J, Jiang S, Zhang Q, Xia Z. Energy-Trapping Management in X-Ray Storage Phosphors for Flexible 3D Imaging. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2212022. [PMID: 36807928 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202212022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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X-ray imaging has received sustained attention for healthcare diagnostics and nondestructive inspection. To develop photonic materials with tunable photophysical properties in principle accelerates radiation detection technologies. Here the rational design and synthesis of doped halide perovskite CsCdCl3 :Mn2+ , R4+ (R = Ti, Zr, Hf, and Sn) are reported as next generation X-ray storage phosphors, and the capability is greatly improved by trap management via Mn2+ site occupation manipulation and heterovalent substitution. Specially, CsCdCl3 :Mn2+ , Zr4+ displays zero-thermal-quenching (TQ) radioluminescence and anti-TQ X-ray-activated persistent luminescence even up to 448 K, further revealing the charge-carrier compensation and redeployment mechanisms. X-ray imaging with the resolution of 12.5 lp mm-1 is demonstrated, and convenient 3D X-ray imaging for the curved objects is realized in a time-lapse manner. This work demonstrates efficient modulation of energy traps to achieve high storage capacities and promote future research into flexible X-ray detectors.
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- Xinquan Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fiber Laser Materials and Applied Techniques, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research and Development Centre of Special Optical Fiber Materials and Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fiber Laser Materials and Applied Techniques, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research and Development Centre of Special Optical Fiber Materials and Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- Spin-X Institute, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory of Optoelectronic and Magnetic Functional Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fiber Laser Materials and Applied Techniques, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research and Development Centre of Special Optical Fiber Materials and Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- Spin-X Institute, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory of Optoelectronic and Magnetic Functional Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronics, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510641, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fiber Laser Materials and Applied Techniques, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research and Development Centre of Special Optical Fiber Materials and Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
- School of Physics and Optoelectronics, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510641, China
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Li M, Jin Y, Yuan L, Wang B, Wu H, Hu Y, Wang F. Near-Infrared Long Afterglow in Fe 3+-Activated Mg 2SnO 4 for Self-Sustainable Night Vision. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:13186-13194. [PMID: 36877169 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c00673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
The advent of near-infrared (NIR) afterglow in Cr3+-doped materials has stimulated considerable interest in technological applications owing to the sustainable emission of light with good penetrability. However, the development of Cr3+-free NIR afterglow phosphors with high efficiency, low cost, and precise spectral tunability is still an open question. Herein, we report a novel Fe3+-activated NIR long afterglow phosphor composed of Mg2SnO4 (MSO), in which Fe3+ ions occupy the tetrahedral [Mg-O4] and octahedral [Sn/Mg-O6] sites, giving rise to a broadband NIR emission spanning 720-789 nm. On account of energy-level alignment, the electrons released from the traps show a preferential return to the excited energy level of Fe3+ in tetrahedral sites through tunneling, leading to a single-peak NIR afterglow centered at 789 nm with a full-width at half-maximum (fwhm) of 140 nm. The high-efficiency NIR afterglow, showing a record persistent time lasting over 31 h among Fe3+-based phosphors, is demonstrated as a self-sustainable light source for night vision applications. This work not only provides a novel Fe3+-doped high-efficiency NIR afterglow phosphor for technological applications but also establishes practical guidance for rational tuning of afterglow emissions.
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- Minzhong Li
- School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, WaiHuan Xi Road, No. 100, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, WaiHuan Xi Road, No. 100, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Electronics and Communications, Guangdong Mechanical & Electrical Polytechnic, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- School of Applied Physics and Materials, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, WaiHuan Xi Road, No. 100, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, WaiHuan Xi Road, No. 100, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Wu Q, Zheng Q, He Y, Chen Q, Yang H. Emerging Nanoagents for Medical X-ray Imaging. Anal Chem 2023; 95:33-48. [PMID: 36625104 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.2c04602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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- Qinxia Wu
- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350002, China.,Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, Fuzhou 350108, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350002, China.,Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, Fuzhou 350108, P. R. China
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Sun W, Chu C, Li S, Ma X, Liu P, Chen S, Chen H. Nanosensitizer-mediated unique dynamic therapy tactics for effective inhibition of deep tumors. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2023; 192:114643. [PMID: 36493905 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2022.114643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Revised: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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X-ray and ultrasound waves are widely employed for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in clinic. Recently, they have been demonstrated to be ideal excitation sources that activate sensitizers for the dynamic therapy of deep-seated tumors due to their excellent tissue penetration. Here, we focused on the recent progress in five years in the unique dynamic therapy strategies for the effective inhibition of deep tumors that activated by X-ray and ultrasound waves. The concepts, mechanisms, and typical nanosensitizers used as energy transducers are described as well as their applications in oncology. The future developments and potential challenges are also discussed. These unique therapeutic methods are expected to be developed as depth-independent, minimally invasive, and multifunctional strategies for the clinic treatment of various deep malignancies.
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- Wenjing Sun
- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Hangzhou 311200, China; State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- Eye Institute of Xiamen University, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Engineering Research Center of Eye Regenerative Medicine, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China.
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Yang S, Dai W, Zheng W, Wang J. Non-UV-activated persistent luminescence phosphors for sustained bioimaging and phototherapy. Coord Chem Rev 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Zhang Y, Liang Y, Shan X, Chen D, Miao S, Shi R, Xie F, Wang W. X-ray-Excited Long-Lasting Narrowband Ultraviolet-B Persistent Luminescence from Gd 3+-Doped Sr 2P 2O 7 Phosphor. Inorg Chem 2022; 61:20647-20656. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.2c03584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Yi Zhang
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structure Evolution and Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan250061, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structure Evolution and Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan250061, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structure Evolution and Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan250061, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structure Evolution and Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan250061, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structure Evolution and Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan250061, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structure Evolution and Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan250061, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structure Evolution and Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan250061, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structure Evolution and Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan250061, P. R. China
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