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Wang C, Liu D, Wei G, Huang J, An Z, Xu X, Zhou B. Enabling Multimodal Luminescence in a Single Nanoparticle for X-ray Imaging Encryption and Anticounterfeiting. NANO LETTERS 2024. [PMID: 39052908 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c02468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
Abstract
Multimodal luminescent materials hold great promise in a diversity of frontier applications. However, achieving the multimodal responsive luminescence at the single nanoparticle level, especially besides light stimuli, has remained a challenge. Here, we report a conceptual model to realize multimodal luminescence by constructing both mechanoluminescence and photoluminescence in a single nanoparticle. We show that the lanthanide-doped fluoride nanoparticles are able to produce excellent mechanoluminescence through X-ray irradiation, and color-tunable mechanoluminescence becomes available by selecting suitable lanthanide emitters in a core-shell-shell structure. Furthermore, the design of a multilayer core-shell nanostructure enables multimodal emissions including radioluminescence, persistent luminescence, mechanoluminescence, upconversion, downshifting, and thermal-stimulated luminescence simultaneously in a single nanoparticle under multichannel excitation and stimuli. These results provide new insights into the mechanism of X-ray induced mechanoluminescence in nanocrystals and contribute to the development of smart luminescent materials toward X-ray imaging encryption, stress sensing, and anticounterfeiting.
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- Chao Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fiber Laser Materials and Applied Techniques, and Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Special Optical Fiber Materials and Devices, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 51064, China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Yunnan Joint International Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fiber Laser Materials and Applied Techniques, and Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Special Optical Fiber Materials and Devices, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 51064, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fiber Laser Materials and Applied Techniques, and Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Special Optical Fiber Materials and Devices, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 51064, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fiber Laser Materials and Applied Techniques, and Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Special Optical Fiber Materials and Devices, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 51064, China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Yunnan Joint International Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fiber Laser Materials and Applied Techniques, and Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Special Optical Fiber Materials and Devices, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 51064, China
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Khalaf MM, Gouda M, Hamdalla TA, Abou Taleb MF, Abd El-Lateef HM. Preparation of thermochromic ink from anthocyanidin-encapsulated alginate nanoparticles for anticounterfeiting applications. LUMINESCENCE 2024; 39:e4842. [PMID: 39051524 DOI: 10.1002/bio.4842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Revised: 06/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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In order to make commercial products less vulnerable to counterfeiting, thermochromic inks have proven to be a viable authentication strategy. Herein, we developed a thermochromic ink for authentication by combining an anthocyanidin (ACYD) extract with alginate (ALG). To increase the anthocyanidin/alginate ink stability, a mordant (ferrous sulfate) was employed to tie up the anthocyanidin biomolecules with alginate. ACYD was extracted from red-cabbage and then immobilized into alginate to serve as an environmentally friendly spectroscopic probe. Thermochromic composite inks (ACYD@ALG) were made by adjusting the content of anthocyanidin. A homogenous blue film (608 nm) was printed on a paper surface and investigated by the CIE Lab coordinate system. The blue color transformed into reddish (477 nm) when heated from 35°C to 65°C. Nanoparticles (NPs) of anthocyanidin/mordant (ACYD/M) were examined for their size and morphology to indicate diameters of 80-90 nm, whereas the ACYD/M-encapsulated alginate nanoparticles showed diameters of 120-150 nm. Multiple analytical techniques were utilized to examine the printed papers. The mechanical and rheological performance of both stamped sheets and ink fluid were explored. The cytotoxicity and antimicrobial efficacy of ink (ACYD@ALG) were investigated.
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- Mai M Khalaf
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Physics department faculty of science, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science and Humanities, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt
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Schroter A, Hirsch T. Control of Luminescence and Interfacial Properties as Perspective for Upconversion Nanoparticles. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2306042. [PMID: 37986189 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202306042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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Near-infrared (NIR) light is highly suitable for studying biological systems due to its minimal scattering and lack of background fluorescence excitation, resulting in high signal-to-noise ratios. By combining NIR light with lanthanide-based upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs), upconversion is used to generate UV or visible light within tissue. This remarkable property has gained significant research interest over the past two decades. Synthesis methods are developed to produce particles of various sizes, shapes, and complex core-shell architectures and new strategies are explored to optimize particle properties for specific bioapplications. The diverse photophysics of lanthanide ions offers extensive possibilities to tailor spectral characteristics by incorporating different ions and manipulating their arrangement within the nanocrystal. However, several challenges remain before UCNPs can be widely applied. Understanding the behavior of particle surfaces when exposed to complex biological environments is crucial. In applications where deep tissue penetration is required, such as photodynamic therapy and optogenetics, UCNPs show great potential as nanolamps. These nanoparticles can combine diagnostics and therapeutics in a minimally invasive, efficient manner, making them ideal upconversion probes. This article provides an overview of recent UCNP design trends, highlights past research achievements, and outlines potential future directions to bring upconversion research to the next level.
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- Alexandra Schroter
- Institute of Analytical Chemistry, Chemo- and Biosensors, University of Regensburg, Universitaetsstraße 31, 93053, Regensburg, Germany
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry, Chemo- and Biosensors, University of Regensburg, Universitaetsstraße 31, 93053, Regensburg, Germany
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Harrington B, Ye Z, Signor L, Pickel AD. Luminescence Thermometry Beyond the Biological Realm. ACS NANOSCIENCE AU 2024; 4:30-61. [PMID: 38406316 PMCID: PMC10885336 DOI: 10.1021/acsnanoscienceau.3c00051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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As the field of luminescence thermometry has matured, practical applications of luminescence thermometry techniques have grown in both frequency and scope. Due to the biocompatibility of most luminescent thermometers, many of these applications fall within the realm of biology. However, luminescence thermometry is increasingly employed beyond the biological realm, with expanding applications in areas such as thermal characterization of microelectronics, catalysis, and plasmonics. Here, we review the motivations, methodologies, and advances linked to nonbiological applications of luminescence thermometry. We begin with a brief overview of luminescence thermometry probes and techniques, focusing on those most commonly used for nonbiological applications. We then address measurement capabilities that are particularly relevant for these applications and provide a detailed survey of results across various application categories. Throughout the review, we highlight measurement challenges and requirements that are distinct from those of biological applications. Finally, we discuss emerging areas and future directions that present opportunities for continued research.
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- Benjamin Harrington
- Materials
Science Program, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 14627, United States
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- Materials
Science Program, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 14627, United States
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- The
Institute of Optics, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 14627, United States
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- Department
of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Program, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 14627, United States
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Wang Y, Sun Y, Xia Z. Energy Gap Linear Superposition of Thermally Coupled Levels toward Enhanced Relative Sensitivity of Ratiometric Thermometry. J Phys Chem Lett 2023; 14:178-182. [PMID: 36579967 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.2c03587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Ratiometric luminescence thermometry (RLT) has attracted considerable attention for its non-invasive, fast response, and strong electromagnetic interference resistance; however, improving relative sensitivity (SR) is of great significance. Herein, we propose a design principle to promote SR by linearly superposing the energy gaps of thermally coupled levels (TCLs) subordinated to luminescence centers. A new fluorescence intensity ratio (FIR') is derived from multiplying the previous FIRs of multi-pair TCLs. Then, a new SR' is significantly enhanced and proves to be the sum of the original SR values. The feasibility of this approach is proclaimed by applying to several materials [Na0.5La0.5TiO3:Yb/Nd, Y2O3:Yb/Er, and (LiMg)2Mo3O12:Yb/Er] with improved SR for RLT. Finally, a flexible film is fabricated for temperature measurement of actual scenes and manifests the superiority of the energy gap linear superposition method as ratiometric thermometry.
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- Yuzhen Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, School of Physics and Optoelectronic, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510641, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fiber Laser Materials and Applied Techniques, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research and Development Center of Special Optical Fiber Materials and Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510641, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, School of Physics and Optoelectronic, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510641, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fiber Laser Materials and Applied Techniques, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research and Development Center of Special Optical Fiber Materials and Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510641, People's Republic of China
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Alshammari K, Alrefaei AF, Sayqal A, Almahri A, Ibarhiam SF, Mogharbel AT, El-Metwaly NM. Development of Thermochromic Ink Using the Anthocyanidin-Based Red-Cabbage Extract for Anticounterfeiting Applications. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:48215-48223. [PMID: 36591117 PMCID: PMC9798495 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c06314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Temperature-driven colorful switching inks have been an interesting security encoding method to improve the anticounterfeiting properties of commercially available merchandise. Recently, thermochromic inks have faced many disadvantages, such as low efficiency, high cost, and low durability. In the current study, we developed self-healable ink from poly(2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic acid) (PAMPSA) integrated with the anthocyanidin(ACY)-based red-cabbage extract in the presence of ferrous sulfate for authentication purposes. Self-healable inks have been able to guarantee durability and thermal stability. Environmentally friendly, ACY-based chromophore was extracted from Brassica oleracea L. var. Capitata (red-cabbage) to serve as a spectroscopic probe immobilized into PAMPSA. The prepared self-healable nanocomposite ink (PAMPSA-ACY) displayed temperature-induced chromism with high reversibility and thermal stability. Different self-healable nanocomposite inks of thermochromic features were prepared employing different ratios of the ACY-based red-cabbage extract. As described by Commission Internationale de L'éclairage Lab coordinates, homogeneous films were stamped on the paper surface to show a purple color (631 nm) able to switch color into red (458 nm) with the increase in temperature from 25 to 65 °C, respectively. Transmission electron microscopy, infrared spectra (FT-IR), energy-dispersive X-ray, and scanning electron microscopy were utilized to inspect the morphological behavior and chemical compositions of thermochromic prints. Both mechanical and rheological properties of ink-printed paper substrates and ink solution were also investigated. Both of antimicrobial activity and cytotoxicity study of the nanocomposite ink (PAMPSA-ACY) were also evaluated. Various industries can take the advantage of the current ink as a competent approach for anticounterfeiting purposes.
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- Khaled
F. Alshammari
- Department
of Criminal Justice and Forensics, King
Fahad Security College, Riyadh11461, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Biology/Genetic and Molecular Biology Central Laboratory (GMCL), Jamoum University College, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah2203, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Chemistry, Faculty of Applied Science, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah24230, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Chemistry, College of Science and Humanities in Al-Kharj, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Chemistry, College of Science, University
of Tabuk, 71491Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Chemistry, College of Science, University
of Tabuk, 71491Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Chemistry, Faculty of Applied Science, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah24230, Saudi Arabia
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Xiao X, Sun Q, Hu T, Song Y, Zhou X, Zheng K, Sheng Y, Shi Z, Zou H. Multifunctional CaF 2: Yb 3+, Ho 3+, Gd 3+ Nanocrystals: Insight into Crystal Growth and Properties of Upconversion Luminescence, Magnetic, and Temperature Sensing Properties. Inorg Chem 2022; 61:14934-14946. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.2c00690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Xue Xiao
- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Qianjin Street 2699, Changchun 130012, P.R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Qianjin Street 2699, Changchun 130012, P.R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Qianjin Street 2699, Changchun 130012, P.R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Qianjin Street 2699, Changchun 130012, P.R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Qianjin Street 2699, Changchun 130012, P.R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Qianjin Street 2699, Changchun 130012, P.R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Qianjin Street 2699, Changchun 130012, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Qianjin Street 2699, Changchun 130012, P.R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Qianjin Street 2699, Changchun 130012, P.R. China
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Zou Q, Marcelot C, Ratel-Ramond N, Yi X, Roblin P, Frenzel F, Resch-Genger U, Eftekhari A, Bouchet A, Coudret C, Verelst M, Chen X, Mauricot R, Roux C. Heterogeneous Oxysulfide@Fluoride Core/Shell Nanocrystals for Upconversion-Based Nanothermometry. ACS NANO 2022; 16:12107-12117. [PMID: 35862666 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c02423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Lanthanide (Ln3+)-doped upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) often suffer from weak luminescence, especially when their sizes are ultrasmall (less than 10 nm). Enhancing the upconversion luminescence (UCL) efficiency of ultrasmall UCNPs has remained a challenge that must be undertaken if any practical applications are to be envisaged. Herein, we present a Ln3+-doped oxysulfide@fluoride core/shell heterostructure which shows efficient UCL properties under 980 nm excitation and good stability in solution. Through epitaxial heterogeneous growth, a ∼4 nm optically inert β-NaYF4 shell was coated onto ∼5 nm ultrasmall Gd2O2S:20%Yb,1%Tm. These Gd2O2S:20%Yb,1%Tm@NaYF4 core/shell UCNPs exhibit a more than 800-fold increase in UCL intensity compared to the unprotected core, a 180-fold increase in luminescence decay time of the 3H4 → 3H6 Tm3+ transition from 5 to 900 μs, and an upconversion quantum yield (UCQY) of 0.76% at an excitation power density of 155 W/cm2. Likewise, Gd2O2S:20%Yb,2%Er@NaYF4 core/shell UCNPs show a nearly 5000-fold increase of their UCL intensity compared to the Gd2O2S:20%Yb,2%Er core and a maximum UCQY of 0.61%. In the Yb/Er core-shell UCNP system, the observed variation of luminescence intensity ratio seems to originate from a change in lattice strain as the temperature is elevated. For nanothermometry applications, the thermal sensitivities based on thermally coupled levels are estimated for both Yb/Tm and Yb/Er doped Gd2O2S@NaYF4 core/shell UCNPs.
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- Qilin Zou
- Laboratoire des IMRCP, CNRS UMR 5623, Université de Toulouse - UPS, 118 route de Narbonne, 31062 Toulouse Cedex 09, France
- Centre d'Elaboration des Matériaux et d'Etudes Structurales, CNRS, Université de Toulouse - UPS, 29 Rue Jeane Marvig, 31055 Toulouse Cedex 4, France
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- Centre d'Elaboration des Matériaux et d'Etudes Structurales, CNRS, Université de Toulouse - UPS, 29 Rue Jeane Marvig, 31055 Toulouse Cedex 4, France
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- Centre d'Elaboration des Matériaux et d'Etudes Structurales, CNRS, Université de Toulouse - UPS, 29 Rue Jeane Marvig, 31055 Toulouse Cedex 4, France
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fujian Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China
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- Laboratoire de Génie Chimique, CNRS UMR 5503, Université de Toulouse - UPS, 118 route de Narbonne, 31062 Toulouse Cedex 09, France
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- BAM Federal Institute of Materials Research and Testing, Division Biophotonics, Richard-Willstätter-Str. 11, D-12489 Berlin, Germany
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- BAM Federal Institute of Materials Research and Testing, Division Biophotonics, Richard-Willstätter-Str. 11, D-12489 Berlin, Germany
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- Université de Lille, CNRS, UMR 8516, LASIRE - Laboratoire de Spectroscopie pour les Interactions, la Réactivité et l'Environnement, F-59000 Lille, France
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- Université de Lille, CNRS, UMR 8516, LASIRE - Laboratoire de Spectroscopie pour les Interactions, la Réactivité et l'Environnement, F-59000 Lille, France
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- Laboratoire des IMRCP, CNRS UMR 5623, Université de Toulouse - UPS, 118 route de Narbonne, 31062 Toulouse Cedex 09, France
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- Centre d'Elaboration des Matériaux et d'Etudes Structurales, CNRS, Université de Toulouse - UPS, 29 Rue Jeane Marvig, 31055 Toulouse Cedex 4, France
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fujian Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China
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- Centre d'Elaboration des Matériaux et d'Etudes Structurales, CNRS, Université de Toulouse - UPS, 29 Rue Jeane Marvig, 31055 Toulouse Cedex 4, France
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- Laboratoire des IMRCP, CNRS UMR 5623, Université de Toulouse - UPS, 118 route de Narbonne, 31062 Toulouse Cedex 09, France
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