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Li H, Sheng W, Haruna SA, Hassan MM, Chen Q. Recent advances in rare earth ion-doped upconversion nanomaterials: From design to their applications in food safety analysis. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2023; 22:3732-3764. [PMID: 37548602 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.13218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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The misuse of chemicals in agricultural systems and food production leads to an increase in contaminants in food, which ultimately has adverse effects on human health. This situation has prompted a demand for sophisticated detection technologies with rapid and sensitive features, as concerns over food safety and quality have grown around the globe. The rare earth ion-doped upconversion nanoparticle (UCNP)-based sensor has emerged as an innovative and promising approach for detecting and analyzing food contaminants due to its superior photophysical properties, including low autofluorescence background, deep penetration of light, low toxicity, and minimal photodamage to the biological samples. The aim of this review was to discuss an outline of the applications of UCNPs to detect contaminants in food matrices, with particular attention on the determination of heavy metals, pesticides, pathogenic bacteria, mycotoxins, and antibiotics. The review briefly discusses the mechanism of upconversion (UC) luminescence, the synthesis, modification, functionality of UCNPs, as well as the detection principles for the design of UC biosensors. Furthermore, because current UCNP research on food safety detection is still at an early stage, this review identifies several bottlenecks that must be overcome in UCNPs and discusses the future prospects for its application in the field of food analysis.
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- Huanhuan Li
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, P. R. China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, P. R. China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, P. R. China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, P. R. China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, P. R. China
- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen, P. R. China
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Dual-modality Imaging of Angiogenesis in Unstable Atherosclerotic Plaques with VEGFR2-Targeted Upconversion Nanoprobes in vivo. Mol Imaging Biol 2022; 24:721-731. [PMID: 35604528 DOI: 10.1007/s11307-022-01721-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Revised: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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AIM Angiogenesis plays a major role in atherosclerotic plaque development and instability. Our study aims to develop a novel optical and magnetic resonance (MR) dual-modality molecular imaging probe to early detect unstable plaques in vivo by targeting biomarkers of angiogenesis in murine models of atherosclerosis (AS). METHODS Immunofluorescence and western blot were used to detect the expression of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor 2 (VEGFR2) in activated Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells (HUVECs). After synthesis and identification of novel short peptide VRBP1-targeted VEGFR2, HUVECs were co-cultured with FITC-VRBP1 to test specific affinity of VRBP1. Then VRBP1-UCNPstargeting VEGFR2 were constructed by conjugating VRBP1 to the surface of NaGdF4:Yb,Er@NaGdF4 nanoparticles. The characterization of the nanoparticles was performed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), distribution of size, hydrodynamic size, zeta potential, absorption spectra, emission spectra, imaging intensity of different concentrations, binding affinity and cytotoxicity of nanoprobes in vitro. The upconversion luminescence (UCL) and MR imaging were performed to identify unstable atherosclerotic plaque in ApoE-/- mice in vivo and ex vivo. Morphological staining was used to verify AS model and angiogenesis, and Inductively Coupled Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectrometry (ICP-AES) was used to confirm accumulation of the nanoparticles after imaging. RESULTS After induced by hypoxia and ox-LDL, the expression of VEGFR2 in activated HUVECs was enhanced. FITC-VRBP1 can specifically bind to the HUVECs. Characterization of the nanoparticles showed that particles size is uniform with a stable structure, specific optical and MR signal, good binding affinity to VEGFR2 and low cytotoxicity. In vivo and ex vivo UCL imaging and quantitative analysis revealed that distinctive optical signal was observed in the regions of left carotid common arteries (LCCAs) of AS group after injection of VRBP1-UCNPs. Higher signal intensity on T1-weighted MR imaging appeared in the LCCA wall of AS group after injection. The results of morphological staining demonstrated angiogenesis in the atherosclerotic plaques, Gd ions in LCCAs, aortic arch and renal arteries bifurcations detected by ICP-AES confirmed accumulation of the nanoparticles in plaque. CONCLUSIONS We successfully design and synthesize a novel UCNPs using peptide VRBP1 targeting to VEGFR2. In vivo imaging demonstrates that VRBP1-UCNPs can be used to perform optical/MR dual-modality imaging targeting angiogenesis in plaques, which is a promising technique to early detect unstable atherosclerosis.
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Cao L, Wu Y, Shan Y, Tan B, Liao J. A Review: Potential Application and Outlook of Photothermal Therapy in Oral Cancer Treatment. Biomed Mater 2022; 17. [PMID: 35235924 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ac5a23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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As one of the most common malignant tumors, oral cancer threatens people's health worldwide. However, traditional therapies, including surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy can't meet the requirement of cancer cure. Photothermal therapy (PTT) has attracted widespread attentions for its advantages of the noninvasive process, few side effects, and promising tumor ablation. Up to now, three types of photothermal agents (PTAs) have been widely employed in oral cancer therapies, which involve metallic materials, carbon-based materials, and organic materials. Previous research mainly introduced hybrid materials due to benefits from the synergistic effect of multiple functions. In this review, we present the advancement of each type PTAs for oral cancer treatment in recent years. In each part, we introduce the properties and synthesis of each PTA, summarize the current studies, and analyze their potential applications. Furthermore, we discuss the status quo and the deficiencies hindering the clinical application of PTT, based on which gives the perspective of its future developing directions.
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- Liren Cao
- Sichuan University, NO. 14, Section 3, Renming Road, Chengdu, 610041, CHINA
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- Sichuan University, NO. 14, Section 3, Renming Road, Chengdu, 610041, CHINA
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- Sichuan University, NO. 14, Section 3, Renming Road, Chengdu, 610041, CHINA
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- Sichuan University, NO. 14, Section 3, Renming Road, Chengdu, 610041, CHINA
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- Sichuan University, NO. 14, Section 3, Renming Road, Chengdu, 610041, CHINA
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Abdul Hakeem D, Su S, Mo Z, Wen H. Upconversion luminescent nanomaterials: A promising new platform for food safety analysis. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2021; 62:8866-8907. [PMID: 34159870 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2021.1937039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Foodborne diseases have become a significant threat to public health worldwide. Development of analytical techniques that enable fast and accurate detection of foodborne pathogens is significant for food science and safety research. Assays based on lanthanide (Ln) ion-doped upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) show up as a cutting edge platform in biomedical fields because of the superior physicochemical features of UCNPs, including negligible autofluorescence, large signal-to-noise ratio, minimum photodamage to biological samples, high penetration depth, and attractive optical and chemical features. In recent decades, this novel and promising technology has been gradually introduced to food safety research. Herein, we have reviewed the recent progress of Ln3+-doped UCNPs in food safety research with emphasis on the following aspects: 1) the upconversion mechanism and detection principles; 2) the history of UCNPs development in analytical chemistry; 3) the in-depth state-of-the-art synthesis strategies, including synthesis protocols for UCNPs, luminescence, structure, morphology, and surface engineering; 4) applications of UCNPs in foodborne pathogens detection, including mycotoxins, heavy metal ions, pesticide residue, antibiotics, estrogen residue, and pathogenic bacteria; and 5) the challenging and future perspectives of using UCNPs in food safety research. Considering the diversity and complexity of the foodborne harmful substances, developing novel detections and quantification techniques and the rigorous investigations about the effect of the harmful substances on human health should be accelerated.
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- Deshmukh Abdul Hakeem
- Key Laboratory of Clean Chemistry Technology of Guangdong Regular Higher Education Institutions, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Clean Chemistry Technology of Guangdong Regular Higher Education Institutions, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Clean Chemistry Technology of Guangdong Regular Higher Education Institutions, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Clean Chemistry Technology of Guangdong Regular Higher Education Institutions, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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Li J, Zhao X, Wang Y, Li S, Qin Y, Han T, Gao Z, Liu H. A highly sensitive immunofluorescence sensor based on bicolor upconversion and magnetic separation for simultaneous detection of fumonisin B1 and zearalenone. Analyst 2021; 146:3328-3335. [PMID: 33999047 DOI: 10.1039/d1an00004g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Mycotoxins cause significant harm to human health, so it is imperative to develop a highly sensitive and easy-to-operate method for the detection of mycotoxins. Herein, a fluorescence-based magnetic separation immunoassay for simultaneous detection of mycotoxins fumonisin B1 and zearalenone is established. The method employed high fluorescent upconversion-nanoparticles(UCNPs) conjugated with biotinylated antigens as upconversion fluoroscent probes. Magnetic nanoparticles(MNPs) immobilized with monoclonal antibodies are used as immune-capture probes. Highly sensitive detection of FB1 and ZEN was achieved based on the luminescence properties of UCNPs and the separation effects of MNPs. The results showed a robust linear correlation between the enhanced fluorescence emission intensity and the logarithmic concentrations of FB1 and ZEN under the optimal conditions (R2(FB1) = 0.9965, R2(ZEN) = 0.9976), and the linear ranges were 0.05-5 ng mL-1. Furthermore, the limits of detection (LOD) were 0.016 ng mL-1 for FB1 and 0.012 ng mL-1 for ZEN. The standard addition method was used to determine the content of FB1 and ZEN in the samples to evaluate the accuracy of the process. The average recoveries were 89.48% to 113.69% and 85.97% to 113.82%, respectively. Compared with the other five mycotoxins, this method had high selectivity. It is expected that the multi-component simultaneous detection can be further realized by using the multicolor labeling characteristics of UCNPs.
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- Jingzhi Li
- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, P.R. China.
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A multifunctional near-infrared fluorescent sensing material based on core-shell upconversion nanoparticles@magnetic nanoparticles and molecularly imprinted polymers for detection of deltamethrin. Mikrochim Acta 2021; 188:165. [PMID: 33856578 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-021-04811-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The construction of multifunctional sensors has attracted considerable attention due to their multifunctional properties, such as high sensitivity and rapid detection. Herein, near-infrared multifunctional fluorescent sensing materials based on core-shell upconversion nanoparticle@magnetic nanoparticle and molecularly imprinted polymers were synthesized for rapid detection of deltamethrin. The difunctional core-shell upconversion nanoparticle@magnetic nanoparticle was introduced as the optical signal and rapid separator. Firstly, the difunctional core-shell materials were prepared through solvothermal method. Then, molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) as recognition elements for deltamethrin were coated on the surface of upconversion nanoparticle@magnetic nanoparticle through polymerization. The structure and recognition characterizations of multifunctional fluorescent sensing materials were evaluated. Under optimal condition, the imprinting factor of sensing materials was 3.63, and the fluorescence intensity of sensing materials decreased linearly with increasing concentration of deltamethrin from 0.001 to 1 mg L-1 with a detection limit of 0.749 μg L-1, and a relative standard deviation of 3.10% was obtained with 5 mg L-1 deltamethrin. The sensing materials showed a high selectivity and were successfully utilized for the detection of deltamethrin in grapes and cabbages; the results showed that the recoveries for two samples obtained were 95.6-102% and 91.8-105%.
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Janjua RA, Iqbal O, Ahmed MA, Al-Kahtani AA, Saeed S, Imran M, Wattoo AG. Homo–hetero/core–shell structure design strategy of NaYF 4 nanocrystals for superior upconversion luminescence. RSC Adv 2021; 11:20746-20751. [PMID: 35479349 PMCID: PMC9033992 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra02157e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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A comprehensive strategy has been developed to construct nano-sized homogeneous and heterogeneous core/shell structures of NaYF4 host. Synthesis conditions of cubic phase/α-NaYF4 and hexagonal phase/β-NaYF4 are discussed. Pure cubic NaYF4:Yb,Er nanocrystals were synthesized with different average sizes extending from 7 nm to 15 nm by varying the reaction time. Temperature and time thresholds of hexagonal nucleation were determined and utilized for controlled core/shell structures of different phases. α-NaYF4:Yb,Er@α-NaYF4, α-NaYF4:Yb,Er@β-NaYF4, β-NaYF4:Yb,Er@α-NaYF4, and β-NaYF4:Yb,Er@β-NaYF4 core/shell structures were prepared by adopting the required conditions to achieve the desired phase. Excess sodium was used to grow hexagonal shell over metastable cubic core under controlled conditions of reaction time and temperature to prevent the structural transition of the core. Upconversion emission spectra have also been obtained. UCL integrated intensities demonstrated about 5-fold enhancement for α-shell over α-core as compared to the core alone and 22-fold enhancement with β-shell. On the other hand, α-shell over β-core exhibited 5-fold enhancement and β-shell over β-core exhibited 6-fold enhancement. Establishment of essential conditions of different phases of NaYF4 and their utilization for the synthesis of core/shell structures to achieve the enhancement of UCL intensities.![]()
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- Raheel Ahmed Janjua
- National Engineering Research Center for Optical Instruments
- College of Optical Science and Engineering
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou 310058
- China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory
- Anhui Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Film
- CAS Key Laboratory of Soft Matter Chemistry
- University of Science and Technology of China
- Hefei 230026
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- Department of Physics
- University of Science and Technology of China
- Hefei
- China
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- Department of Chemistry
- Faculty of Science
- King Khalid University
- Abha 61413
- Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics
- Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology
- Rahim Yar Khan 64200
- Pakistan
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Nanotechnology has been widely applied to medical interventions for prevention, diagnostics, and therapeutics of diseases, and the application of nanotechnology for medical purposes, which is called as a term "nanomedicine" has received tremendous attention. In particular, the design and development of nanoparticle for biosensors have received a great deal of attention, since those are most impactful area of clinical translation showing potential breakthrough in early diagnosis of diseases such as cancers and infections. For example, the nanoparticles that have intrinsic unique features such as magnetic responsive characteristics or photoluminescence can be utilized for noninvasive visualization of inner body. Drug delivery that makes use of drug-containing nanoparticles as a carrier is another field of study, in which the particulate form nanomedicine is given by parenteral administration for further systemic targeting to pathological tissues. In addition, encapsulation into nanoparticles gives the opportunity to secure the sensitive therapeutic payloads that are readily degraded or deactivated until reached to the target in biological environments, or to provide sufficient solubilization (e.g., to deliver compounds which have physicochemical properties that strongly limit their aqueous solubility and therefore systemic bioavailability). The nanomedicine is further intended to enhance the targeting index such as increased specificity and reduced false binding, thus improve the diagnostic and therapeutic performances. In this chapter, principles of nanomaterials for medicine will be thoroughly covered with applications for imaging-based diagnostics and therapeutics.
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- Jinmyoung Joo
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan, South Korea.
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Li C, Sun W, Huang L, Sun N, Hua X, Wang M, Liu F. Development of a multicolor upconversion fluorescence immunoassay for the simultaneous detection of thiamethoxam and dextran by magnetic separation. RSC Adv 2020; 11:517-524. [PMID: 35423028 PMCID: PMC8690861 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra07954e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2020] [Accepted: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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The contents of both pesticide residues and dextran are important parameters for evaluating the quality of sugarcane. In this study, a multicolor upconversion fluorescence immunoassay for the simultaneous detection of thiamethoxam and dextran was established on the basis of magnetic separation. Antigens of thiamethoxam and dextran were coupled to magnetic nanoparticles as the separation elements. Monoclonal antibodies of thiamethoxam (6C7D12) and dextran (3C6F7) were conjugated with the upconversion nanoparticles of NaYF4:Yb,Er with an emission wavelength at 544 nm and NaYF4:Yb,Tm with an emission wavelength at 477 nm to prepare the signaling elements, respectively. Due to the difference in the emission wavelength, the signaling elements bound on the separation elements could be detected simultaneously after separation by an external magnetic field. After optimization, the half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) values of the immunoassay for thiamethoxam and dextran were 0.46 and 49.33 ng mL−1, respectively. The assay showed no cross-reactivity with the analogs of thiamethoxam and dextran except for clothianidin (8.7%). The average recoveries of thiamethoxam and dextran in sugarcane juice were 82.9–93.3% and 87.5–97.2%, respectively. The results indicated that the immunoassay could meet the requirements for the simultaneous quantitative detection of thiamethoxam and dextran. The anti-thiamethoxam and anti-dextran monoclonal antibodies were prepared to develop a multicolor upconversion fluorescence immunoassay for the simultaneous determination of thiamethoxam (544 nm) and dextran (477 nm).![]()
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- Chuanyong Li
- College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University Nanjing 210095 China +86-25-84390277 +86-25-84390277
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- College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University Nanjing 210095 China +86-25-84390277 +86-25-84390277
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- College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University Nanjing 210095 China +86-25-84390277 +86-25-84390277
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- College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University Nanjing 210095 China +86-25-84390277 +86-25-84390277
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- College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University Nanjing 210095 China +86-25-84390277 +86-25-84390277
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- College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University Nanjing 210095 China +86-25-84390277 +86-25-84390277
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- College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University Nanjing 210095 China +86-25-84390277 +86-25-84390277.,Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Science Nanjing 210014 China
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Upconversion luminescence nanomaterials: A versatile platform for imaging, sensing, and therapy. Talanta 2020; 208:120157. [DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2019.120157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2019] [Revised: 06/27/2019] [Accepted: 07/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Xu J, Gulzar A, Yang D, Gai S, He F, Yang P. Tumor self-responsive upconversion nanomedicines for theranostic applications. NANOSCALE 2019; 11:17535-17556. [PMID: 31553008 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr06450h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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To date, malignant tumors continue to be the most lethal disease, causing more than 8.2 million deaths worldwide each year. In recent years, nanostructures based on rare-earth upconversion luminescent nanoparticles have shown significant advantages in the integration of multimodal imaging and therapy. Compared with normal tissues, the tumor microenvironment (TME) exhibits unique characteristics including high interstitial fluid pressure, abnormal blood vessels, a hypoxic and slightly acidic environment, and high levels of glutathione (GSH) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). According to these characteristics, increasing attention in the antitumor field has been given to designing nanomedicines with specific responses to the TME based on rare-earth upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) and to achieving efficient tumor diagnosis and treatment under the premise of reducing side effects. Nevertheless, a review that systematically summarizes TME-responsive upconversion nanomedicines (UCNMs) for realizing tumor self-enhanced theranostics has not been published to date. In this review, we summarize the recent progress made in UCNP-based nanotherapeutics by highlighting the increasingly developing trend of TME-responsive UCNMs. The general characteristics of the TME are introduced in detail and their utilization in designing TME-responsive UCNMs is systematically discussed. Based on NIR light-excited optical imaging, we discuss the superiority of UCNMs when applied in tumor theranostics with an emphasis on how to use them to realize TME-mediated multimodal imaging-guided therapy.
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- Jiating Xu
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
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Rostami I, Rezvani Alanagh H, Hu Z, Shahmoradian SH. Breakthroughs in medicine and bioimaging with up-conversion nanoparticles. Int J Nanomedicine 2019; 14:7759-7780. [PMID: 31576121 PMCID: PMC6765331 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s221433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2019] [Accepted: 08/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Nanomedicine is a medical application of biochemistry incorporated with materials chemistry at the scale of nanometer for the purpose of diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. New models and approaches are typically associated with nanomedicine for precise multifunctional diagnostic systems at molecular level. Hence, employing nanoparticles (NPs) has unveiled new opportunities for efficient therapies and remedy of difficult-to-cure diseases. Among all types of inorganic NPs, lanthanide-doped up-conversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) have shown excellent potential for biomedical applications, especially for multimodal bioimaging including fluorescence and electron microscopy. Association of these visualization techniques plus the capability for transporting biomaterials and drugs make them superior agents in the field of nanomedicine. Accordingly, in this review, we firstly presented a fundamental understanding of physical and optical properties of UCNPs and secondly, we illustrated some of the prominent associations with bioimaging, theranostics, cancer therapy, and optogenetics.
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- Iman Rostami
- Laboratory of Biomolecular Research, Department of Biology and Chemistry, Paul Scherrer Institute, Villigen, PSI5232, Switzerland
- CAS Key Laboratory of Standardization and Measurement for Nanotechnology, CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology of China, Beijing100190, People’s Republic of China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Standardization and Measurement for Nanotechnology, CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology of China, Beijing100190, People’s Republic of China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Standardization and Measurement for Nanotechnology, CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology of China, Beijing100190, People’s Republic of China
- Center for Neuroscience Research, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian Province350108, People’s Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Biomolecular Research, Department of Biology and Chemistry, Paul Scherrer Institute, Villigen, PSI5232, Switzerland
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Tao Z, Deng J, Wang Y, Chen H, Ding Y, Hua X, Wang M. Competitive immunoassay for simultaneous detection of imidacloprid and thiacloprid by upconversion nanoparticles and magnetic nanoparticles. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:23471-23479. [PMID: 31197672 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-05635-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2019] [Accepted: 05/29/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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A rapid and sensitive immunoassay for the simultaneous detection of imidacloprid and thiacloprid was developed by using magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) and upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs). The UCNPs of NaYF4:Yb, Er and NaYF4:Yb, Tm were synthesized and conjugated with anti-imidacloprid monoclonal antibody (mAb) and anti-thiacloprid mAb as signal labels, while the MNPs were conjugated with antigens of thiacloprid and imidacloprid as separation elements. The fluorescence intensities of Yb/Er- and Yb/Tm-doped UCNPs were detected simultaneously in 544 nm and 477 nm under the excitation of NIR light (980 nm). The amounts of mAb-conjugated UCNPs that were separated by antigen-conjugated MNPs were determined based on competitive immunoassays. Under the optimal conditions, the 50% inhibiting concentration (IC50) and limit of detection (LOD, IC10) were 5.80 and 0.32 ng/mL for imidacloprid and 6.45 and 0.61 ng/mL for thiacloprid, respectively. The immunoassay exhibited negligible cross-reactivity with analogs of imidacloprid and thiacloprid except imidaclothiz (86.2%). The average recoveries of imidacloprid and thiacloprid in environmental and agricultural samples, including paddy water, soil, pears, oranges, cucumbers, and wheat, ranged from 78.4 to 105.9% with relative standard deviations (RSDs) of 2.1-11.9% for imidacloprid and ranged from 82.5 to 102.3% with RSDs of 1.0-16.5% for thiacloprid. In addition, the results of the immunoassay correlated well with high-performance liquid chromatography for the detection of the authentic samples.
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- Zhexuan Tao
- College of Plant Protection, State & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Green Pesticide Invention and Application, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- College of Plant Protection, State & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Green Pesticide Invention and Application, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- College of Plant Protection, State & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Green Pesticide Invention and Application, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- College of Plant Protection, State & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Green Pesticide Invention and Application, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- College of Plant Protection, State & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Green Pesticide Invention and Application, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- College of Plant Protection, State & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Green Pesticide Invention and Application, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- College of Plant Protection, State & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Green Pesticide Invention and Application, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China.
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Xie S, Gong G, Song Y, Tan H, Zhang C, Li N, Zhang Y, Xu L, Xu J, Zheng J. Design of novel lanthanide-doped core-shell nanocrystals with dual up-conversion and down-conversion luminescence for anti-counterfeiting printing. Dalton Trans 2019; 48:6971-6983. [PMID: 31044193 DOI: 10.1039/c9dt01298b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Development of advanced luminescent nanomaterials and technologies is of great significance for anti-counterfeiting applications in global economy, security, and human health, but has proved to be a great challenge. In this work, we design, synthesize, and characterize mono-disperse, dumbbell-shaped lanthanide-doped NaYF4@NaGdF4 core-shell nanoparticles (CSNPs) with dual-mode fluorescence by coating the NaGdF4:Ln'3+ shell onto NaYF4:Ln3+ core nanospheres via a two-step oleic acid mediated thermal decomposition process. Different from the conventional synthesis method to produce spherical nanoparticles, the epitaxial growth of the NaGdF4:Ln'3+ shell onto the nanosphere cores and the lattice mismatch between β-NaGdF4 and β-NaYF4 nanocrystals enable the formation of dumbbell-shaped CSNPs, as evidenced by the morphological evolution of CSNPs and as explained by the Ostwald ripening growth mechanism. By tailoring different doped lanthanide ions in the core and the shell, the resultant CSNPs exhibit tunable but different up-/down-conversion luminescence under the irradiation of a 980 nm laser and 254 nm UV light, respectively. Finally, these hydrophilic CSNPs are further fabricated into environmentally benign luminescent inks for inkjet printing to create a variety of dual-mode fluorescent patterns (peacock, temple, and a logo of "Hunan University of Technology") on different paper-based substrates (A4 paper, envelope, and postcard). Our dual-mode light-responsive CSNPs, along with an easy fabrication method, provide a simple and promising material and technique for anti-counterfeiting applications.
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- Shaowen Xie
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Biomedical Nanomaterials and Devices, College of Life Science and Chemistry, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou 412007, P. R. China. and Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325, USA
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Biomedical Nanomaterials and Devices, College of Life Science and Chemistry, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou 412007, P. R. China.
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Biomedical Nanomaterials and Devices, College of Life Science and Chemistry, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou 412007, P. R. China.
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Biomedical Nanomaterials and Devices, College of Life Science and Chemistry, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou 412007, P. R. China.
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Biomedical Nanomaterials and Devices, College of Life Science and Chemistry, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou 412007, P. R. China.
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Biomedical Nanomaterials and Devices, College of Life Science and Chemistry, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou 412007, P. R. China. and National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Advanced Packaging Materials Developing Technology, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou, 412007, PR China and School of Materials Science and Energy Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, 528000, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325, USA
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Biomedical Nanomaterials and Devices, College of Life Science and Chemistry, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou 412007, P. R. China. and National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Advanced Packaging Materials Developing Technology, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou, 412007, PR China and School of Materials Science and Energy Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, 528000, P. R. China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Biomedical Nanomaterials and Devices, College of Life Science and Chemistry, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou 412007, P. R. China. and National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Advanced Packaging Materials Developing Technology, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou, 412007, PR China and School of Materials Science and Energy Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, 528000, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325, USA
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Quarta A, Piccirillo C, Mandriota G, Di Corato R. Nanoheterostructures (NHS) and Their Applications in Nanomedicine: Focusing on In Vivo Studies. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 12:E139. [PMID: 30609839 PMCID: PMC6337150 DOI: 10.3390/ma12010139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2018] [Revised: 12/21/2018] [Accepted: 12/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Inorganic nanoparticles have great potential for application in many fields, including nanomedicine. Within this class of materials, inorganic nanoheterostructures (NHS) look particularly promising as they can be formulated as the combination of different domains; this can lead to nanosystems with different functional properties, which, therefore, can perform different functions at the same time. This review reports on the latest development in the synthesis of advanced NHS for biomedicine and on the tests of their functional properties in in vivo studies. The literature discussed here focuses on the diagnostic and therapeutic applications with special emphasis on cancer. Considering the diagnostics, a description of the NHS for cancer imaging and multimodal imaging is reported; more specifically, NHS for magnetic resonance, computed tomography and luminescence imaging are considered. As for the therapeutics, NHS employed in magnetic hyperthermia or photothermal therapies are reported. Examples of NHS for cancer theranostics are also presented, emphasizing their dual usability in vivo, as imaging and therapeutic tools. Overall, NHS show a great potential for biomedicine application; further studies, however, are necessary regarding the safety associated to their use.
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- Alessandra Quarta
- CNR NANOTEC-Institute of Nanotechnology, c/o Campus Ecotekne, University of Salento, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy.
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- CNR NANOTEC-Institute of Nanotechnology, c/o Campus Ecotekne, University of Salento, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy.
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- Department of Mathematics and Physics "E. De Giorgi", University of Salento, via Arnesano, 73100 Lecce, Italy.
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- Department of Mathematics and Physics "E. De Giorgi", University of Salento, via Arnesano, 73100 Lecce, Italy.
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Liang MY, Zhao B, Xiong Y, Chen WX, Huo JZ, Zhang F, Wang L, Li Y. A “turn-on” sensor based on MnO2coated UCNPs for detection of alkaline phosphatase and ascorbic acid. Dalton Trans 2019; 48:16199-16210. [DOI: 10.1039/c9dt02971k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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A “turn-on” sensor was designed to detect ALP and AA based on the redox reaction between AA and MnO2coated UCNPs.
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- Mei-yu Liang
- Key Laboratory of Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Functional Material Chemistry (Tianjin Normal University)
- Ministry of Education
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecule
- College of Chemistry
- Tianjin Normal University
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- Key Laboratory of Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Functional Material Chemistry (Tianjin Normal University)
- Ministry of Education
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecule
- College of Chemistry
- Tianjin Normal University
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- Key Laboratory of Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Functional Material Chemistry (Tianjin Normal University)
- Ministry of Education
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecule
- College of Chemistry
- Tianjin Normal University
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- Key Laboratory of Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Functional Material Chemistry (Tianjin Normal University)
- Ministry of Education
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecule
- College of Chemistry
- Tianjin Normal University
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- Key Laboratory of Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Functional Material Chemistry (Tianjin Normal University)
- Ministry of Education
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecule
- College of Chemistry
- Tianjin Normal University
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- Key Laboratory of Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Functional Material Chemistry (Tianjin Normal University)
- Ministry of Education
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecule
- College of Chemistry
- Tianjin Normal University
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- Key Laboratory of Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Functional Material Chemistry (Tianjin Normal University)
- Ministry of Education
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecule
- College of Chemistry
- Tianjin Normal University
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- Key Laboratory of Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Functional Material Chemistry (Tianjin Normal University)
- Ministry of Education
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecule
- College of Chemistry
- Tianjin Normal University
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Chien YH, Chan KK, Anderson T, Kong KV, Ng BK, Yong KT. Advanced Near-Infrared Light-Responsive Nanomaterials as Therapeutic Platforms for Cancer Therapy. ADVANCED THERAPEUTICS 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/adtp.201800090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Yi-Hsin Chien
- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Nanyang Technological University; Singapore 639798
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering; Feng Chia University; Taichung 40724 Taiwan
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Nanyang Technological University; Singapore 639798
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Nanyang Technological University; Singapore 639798
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- Department of Chemistry; National Taiwan University; Taipei 10617 Taiwan
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Nanyang Technological University; Singapore 639798
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Nanyang Technological University; Singapore 639798
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Yao J, Li P, Li L, Yang M. Biochemistry and biomedicine of quantum dots: from biodetection to bioimaging, drug discovery, diagnostics, and therapy. Acta Biomater 2018; 74:36-55. [PMID: 29734008 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2018.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2017] [Revised: 03/19/2018] [Accepted: 05/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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According to recent research, nanotechnology based on quantum dots (QDs) has been widely applied in the field of bioimaging, drug delivery, and drug analysis. Therefore, it has become one of the major forces driving basic and applied research. The application of nanotechnology in bioimaging has been of concern. Through in vitro labeling, it was found that luminescent QDs possess many properties such as narrow emission, broad UV excitation, bright fluorescence, and high photostability. The QDs also show great potential in whole-body imaging. The QDs can be combined with biomolecules, and hence, they can be used for targeted drug delivery and diagnosis. The characteristics of QDs make them useful for application in pharmacy and pharmacology. This review focuses on various applications of QDs, especially in imaging, drug delivery, pharmaceutical analysis, photothermal therapy, biochips, and targeted surgery. Finally, conclusions are made by providing some critical challenges and a perspective of how this field can be expected to develop in the future. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE Quantum dots (QDs) is an emerging field of interdisciplinary subject that involves physics, chemistry, materialogy, biology, medicine, and so on. In addition, nanotechnology based on QDs has been applied in depth in biochemistry and biomedicine. Some forward-looking fields emphatically reflected in some extremely vital areas that possess inspiring potential applicable prospects, such as immunoassay, DNA analysis, biological monitoring, drug discovery, in vitro labelling, in vivo imaging, and tumor target are closely connected to human life and health and has been the top and forefront in science and technology to date. Furthermore, this review has not only involved the traditional biochemical detection but also particularly emphasized its potential applications in life science and biomedicine.
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Ma YY, Li WX, Zheng YS, Bao JR, Li YL, Feng LN, Yang KS, Qiao Y, Wu AP. Preparation, characterization and luminescence properties of core-shell ternary terbium composites SiO 2(600)@Tb(MABA-Si)•L. ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE 2018; 5:171655. [PMID: 29657773 PMCID: PMC5882697 DOI: 10.1098/rsos.171655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2017] [Accepted: 02/09/2018] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Two novel core-shell structure ternary terbium composites SiO2(600)@Tb(MABA-Si)·L(L:dipy/phen) nanometre luminescence materials were prepared by ternary terbium complexes Tb(MABA-Si)·L2·(ClO4)3·2H2O shell grafted onto the surface of SiO2 microspheres. And corresponding ternary terbium complexes were synthesized using (CONH(CH2)3Si(OCH2CH3)3)2 (denoted as MABA-Si) as first ligand and L as second ligand coordinated with terbium perchlorate. The as-synthesized products were characterized by means of IR spectra, 1HNMR, element analysis, molar conductivity, SEM and TEM. It was found that the first ligand MABA-Si of terbium ternary complex hydrolysed to generate the Si-OH and the Si-OH condensate with the Si-OH on the surface of SiO2 microspheres; then ligand MABA-Si grafted onto the surface of SiO2 microspheres. The diameter of SiO2 core of SiO2(600)@Tb(MABA-Si)·L was approximately 600 nm. Interestingly, the luminescence properties demonstrate that the two core-shell structure ternary terbium composites SiO2(600)Tb(MABA-Si)·L(dipy/phen) exhibit strong emission intensities, which are 2.49 and 3.35 times higher than that of the corresponding complexes Tb(MABA-Si)·L2·(ClO4)3·2H2O, respectively. Luminescence decay curves show that core-shell structure ternary terbium composites have longer lifetime. Excellent luminescence properties enable the core-shell materials to have potential applications in medicine, industry, luminescent fibres and various biomaterials fields.
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- Yang-Yang Ma
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, People's Republic of China
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- Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region food inspection test center, Hohhot 010021, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, People's Republic of China
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Malik M, Padhye P, Poddar P. Graphene Quantum Dots-Driven Multiform Morphologies of β-NaYF 4:Gd 3+/Tb 3+ Phosphors: The Underlying Mechanism and Their Optical Properties. ACS OMEGA 2018; 3:1834-1849. [PMID: 31458496 PMCID: PMC6641316 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.7b01947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2017] [Accepted: 01/22/2018] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Dimension and shape tunable architectures of inorganic crystals are of extreme interest because of morphology-dependent modulation of the properties of the materials. Herein, for the first time, we present a novel impurity-driven strategy where we studied the influence of in situ incorporation of graphene quantum dots (GQDs) on the growth of β-NaYF4:Gd3+/Tb3+ phosphor crystals via a hydrothermal route. The GQDs function as a nucleation site and by changing the concentration of GQDs, the morphology of β-NaYF4:Gd3+/Tb3+ phosphors was changed from rod to flowerlike structure to disklike structure, without phase transformation. The influence of size and functionalization of GQDs on the size and shape of phosphor crystals were also systematically studied and discussed. Plausible mechanisms of formation of multiform morphologies are proposed based on the heterogeneous nucleation and growth. Most interestingly, the experimental results indicate that the photoluminescence properties of β-NaYF4:Gd3+/Tb3+ phosphor crystals are strongly dependent on the crystallite size and morphology. This study would be suggestive for the precisely controlled growth of inorganic crystals; consequently, it will open new avenues and thus may possess potential applications in the field of materials and biological sciences.
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- Monika Malik
- Physical
& Materials Chemistry Division, CSIR-National
Chemical Laboratory, Pune 411 008, India
- Academy
of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Anusandhan Bhawan, 2 Rafi Marg, New Delhi 110 001, India
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- Physical
& Materials Chemistry Division, CSIR-National
Chemical Laboratory, Pune 411 008, India
- Academy
of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Anusandhan Bhawan, 2 Rafi Marg, New Delhi 110 001, India
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- Physical
& Materials Chemistry Division, CSIR-National
Chemical Laboratory, Pune 411 008, India
- Academy
of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Anusandhan Bhawan, 2 Rafi Marg, New Delhi 110 001, India
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Yao W, Tian Q, Liu J, Xue Q, Li M, Liu L, Lu Q, Wu W. Preparation and RGB upconversion optic properties of transparent anti-counterfeiting films. NANOSCALE 2017; 9:15982-15989. [PMID: 29022638 DOI: 10.1039/c7nr05744j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Advanced anti-counterfeiting labels have aroused an intensive interest in packaging industry to avoid the serious issue of counterfeit. However, the preparation and cost of the existing labels associated with the drawbacks, including the complex and high-cost equipment, limit the protection of the authenticity of goods. Herein, we developed a series of anti-counterfeiting labels based on multicolor upconversion micro-particles (UCMPs) inks via straightforward and low-cost solutions, including spin-coating, stamping and screen printing. The UCMPs were synthesized through a facile hydrothermal process and displayed tunable red (R), green (G) and blue (B) color by doping different lanthanide ions, which are Er3+/Tm3+, Yb3+/Er3+ and Yb3+/Tm3+ in NaYF4 hosts, respectively. The optimal UCMPs inks were deposited on a flexible polyethylene terephthalate (PET) substrate to obtain transparent anti-counterfeiting labels possessing higher transmittance, stronger upconversion fluorescence intensity and good photostability. Under ambient conditions, the patterns and films were transparent, but could exhibit multicolor light under 980 nm laser excitation. They can be used as anti-counterfeiting labels for die-cutting packages to further elevate the security of goods. The tunable and designable transparent anti-counterfeiting labels based on RGB UCMPs inks exhibit the merits of low-cost, easy-manufacture and versatility, underlying the practical application in the field of anti-counterfeiting.
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- Weijing Yao
- Laboratory of Printable Functional Nanomaterials and Printed Electronics, School of Printing and Packaging, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, P. R. China.
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Singh P, Shahi PK, Prakash R, Bahadur Rai S. An assembly and interaction of upconversion and plasmonic nanoparticles on organometallic nanofibers: enhanced multicolor upconversion, downshifting emission and the plasmonic effect. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2017; 28:415701. [PMID: 28718777 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/aa8066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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We present novel inorganic-organic hybrid nanoparticles (HNPs) constituting inorganic NPs, NaY0.78Er0.02Yb0.2F4, and organometallic nanofiber, Tb(ASA)3Phen (TAP). X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared absorption and transmission electron microscopy analyses reveal that prepared ultrafine upconversion NPs (UCNPs (5-8 nm)) are dispersed on the surface of the TAP nanofibers. We observe that the addition of TAP in UCNPs effectively limits the surface quenching to boost the upconversion (UC) intensity and enables tuning of UC emission from the green to the red region by controlling the phonon frequency around the Er3+ ion. On the other hand, TAP is an excellent source of green emission under ultraviolet exposure. Therefore prepared HNPs not only give enhanced and tunable UC but also emit a strong green color in the downshifting (DS) process. To further enhance the dual-mode emission of HNPs, silver NPs (AgNPs) are introduced. The emission intensity of UC as well as DS emission is found to be strongly modulated in the presence of AgNPs. It is found that AgNPs enhance red UC emission. The possible mechanism involved in enhanced emission intensity and color output is investigated in detail. The important optical properties of these nano-hybrid materials provide a great opportunity in the fields of biological imaging, drug delivery and energy devices.
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- Priyam Singh
- Department of Physics, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, India
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Zhang L, Ling B, Wang L, Chen H. A near-infrared luminescent Mn 2+ -doped NaYF 4 :Yb,Tm/Fe 3+ upconversion nanoparticles redox reaction system for the detection of GSH/Cys/AA. Talanta 2017; 172:95-101. [DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2017.05.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2017] [Revised: 05/07/2017] [Accepted: 05/10/2017] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Resch-Genger U, Gorris HH. Perspectives and challenges of photon-upconversion nanoparticles - Part I: routes to brighter particles and quantitative spectroscopic studies. Anal Bioanal Chem 2017; 409:5855-5874. [DOI: 10.1007/s00216-017-0499-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2017] [Revised: 05/29/2017] [Accepted: 06/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Charge convertibility and near infrared photon co-enhanced cisplatin chemotherapy based on upconversion nanoplatform. Biomaterials 2017; 130:42-55. [PMID: 28364630 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2017.03.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2016] [Revised: 03/17/2017] [Accepted: 03/25/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Optimal nano-sized drug carrier requires long blood circulation, selective extravasation, and efficient cell uptake. Here we develop a charge-convertible nanoplatform based on Pt(IV) prodrug loaded NaYF4:Yb,Tm upconversion nanoparticles (UCNs), followed by coating a layer of PEG-PAH-DMMA polymer (UCNs-Pt(IV)@PEG-PAH-DMMA). The polymer endows the platform with high biocompatibility, initial nano-size for prolonged blood circulation and selective extravasation. Especially, the anionic polymer can response to the mild acidic stimulus (pH ∼6.5) of tumor extracellular microenvironment and experience charge-shifting to a cationic polymer, resulting in electrostatic repulsion and releases of positive UCNs-Pt(IV). The positive UCNs-Pt(IV) nanoparticles have high affinity to negative cell membrane, leading to efficacious cell internalization. Simultaneously, the ultraviolet (UV) light emitted from UCNs upon near-infrared (NIR) light irradiation, together with the reductive glutathione (GSH) in cancer cells efficiently activate the Pt(IV) prodrug to highly cytotoxic Pt(II), realizing NIR photon improved chemotherapy. The experimental results reveal the charge convertibility, low adverse effect and markedly enhanced tumor ablation efficacy upon NIR laser irradiation of this smart nanoplatform. Moreover, combining the inherent upconversion luminescence (UCL) and computed tomography (CT) imaging capabilities, an alliance of cancer diagnosis and therapy has been achieved.
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You H, Hua X, Feng L, Sun N, Rui Q, Wang L, Wang M. Competitive immunoassay for imidaclothiz using upconversion nanoparticles and gold nanoparticles as labels. Mikrochim Acta 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s00604-017-2097-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Xu J, Sun M, Kuang Y, Bi H, Liu B, Yang D, Lv R, Gai S, He F, Yang P. Markedly enhanced up-conversion luminescence by combining IR-808 dye sensitization and core–shell–shell structures. Dalton Trans 2017; 46:1495-1501. [DOI: 10.1039/c6dt04529d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The up-conversion emission of core–shell–shell structured nanoparticles has been greatly enhanced by IR-808 dye sensitization of 808 nm photons.
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Mao L, Lu Z, He N, Zhang L, Deng Y, Duan D. A new method for improving the accuracy of miRNA detection with NaYF4:Yb,Er upconversion nanoparticles. Sci China Chem 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s11426-016-0021-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Nadort A, Zhao J, Goldys EM. Lanthanide upconversion luminescence at the nanoscale: fundamentals and optical properties. NANOSCALE 2016; 8:13099-130. [PMID: 26986473 DOI: 10.1039/c5nr08477f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 128] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Upconversion photoluminescence is a nonlinear effect where multiple lower energy excitation photons produce higher energy emission photons. This fundamentally interesting process has many applications in biomedical imaging, light source and display technology, and solar energy harvesting. In this review we discuss the underlying physical principles and their modelling using rate equations. We discuss how the understanding of photophysical processes enabled a strategic influence over the optical properties of upconversion especially in rationally designed materials. We subsequently present an overview of recent experimental strategies to control and optimize the optical properties of upconversion nanoparticles, focussing on their emission spectral properties and brightness.
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- Annemarie Nadort
- ARC Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics, Macquarie University, Sydney 2109, NSW, Australia.
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- ARC Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics, Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing, School of Physical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide 5005, SA, Australia
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- ARC Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics, Macquarie University, Sydney 2109, NSW, Australia.
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Facile synthesis of 5 nm NaYF4:Yb/Er nanoparticles for targeted upconversion imaging of cancer cells. Talanta 2016; 152:504-12. [DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2016.02.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2015] [Revised: 02/10/2016] [Accepted: 02/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Yue C, Zhang C, Alfranca G, Yang Y, Jiang X, Yang Y, Pan F, de la Fuente JM, Cui D. Near-Infrared Light Triggered ROS-activated Theranostic Platform based on Ce6-CPT-UCNPs for Simultaneous Fluorescence Imaging and Chemo-Photodynamic Combined Therapy. Theranostics 2016; 6:456-69. [PMID: 26941840 PMCID: PMC4775857 DOI: 10.7150/thno.14101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 134] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2015] [Accepted: 12/31/2015] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Many drug controlled release methods have been integrated in multifunctional nanoparticles, such as pH-, redox-, temperature-, enzyme-, and light-responsive release. However, few report is associated with the ROS responsive drug controlled release. Herein, a thioketal linker-based ROS responsive drug (camptothecin conjugated with thioketal linker, abbreviated as TL-CPT) was prepared and the thioketal linker could be cleaved by ROS(reactive oxygen species). To achieve cancer simultaneous optical imaging, photodynamic therapy and chemotherapy, the photosensitizer Chlorin e6(Ce6), TL-CPT and carboxyl-mPEG were loaded on the upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs), which were named as Ce6-CPT-UCNPs. Under 980 nm laser irradiation, Ce6-CPT-UCNPs emitted a narrow emission band at 645-675 nm which was overlapped with Ce6 absorption peak. Ce6 absorbed the light to produce ROS, which was used for photodynamic therapy and to cleave the thioketal linker in Ce6-CPT-UCNPs to release camptothecin for chemotherapy. Meanwhile, Ce6 absorbed the light, was used for near-infrared fluorescence imaging. The in vivo biodistribution studies showed that the prepared nanoparticles had high orthotopic lung cancer targeting efficiency. The in vivo therapeutic results demonstrated that NCI-H460 lung cancers could be completely eliminated by combining chemo- and photodynamic therapy under 980 nm laser irradiation. The prepared multifunctional Ce6-CPT-UCNPs have great potential in applications such as cancer targeted fluorescent imaging, simultaneous ROS activated chemo- and photodynamic therapy in near future.
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- Caixia Yue
- 1. Institute of Nano Biomedicine and Engineering, Key Laboratory for Thin Film and Microfabrication Technology of the Ministry of Education, Department of Instrument Science & Engineering, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
- 2. School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- 1. Institute of Nano Biomedicine and Engineering, Key Laboratory for Thin Film and Microfabrication Technology of the Ministry of Education, Department of Instrument Science & Engineering, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- 1. Institute of Nano Biomedicine and Engineering, Key Laboratory for Thin Film and Microfabrication Technology of the Ministry of Education, Department of Instrument Science & Engineering, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- 1. Institute of Nano Biomedicine and Engineering, Key Laboratory for Thin Film and Microfabrication Technology of the Ministry of Education, Department of Instrument Science & Engineering, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- 3. Department of Prosthodontics, Oral Bioengineering and Regenerative Medicine Lab, Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, P. R. China
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- 1. Institute of Nano Biomedicine and Engineering, Key Laboratory for Thin Film and Microfabrication Technology of the Ministry of Education, Department of Instrument Science & Engineering, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- 1. Institute of Nano Biomedicine and Engineering, Key Laboratory for Thin Film and Microfabrication Technology of the Ministry of Education, Department of Instrument Science & Engineering, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- 1. Institute of Nano Biomedicine and Engineering, Key Laboratory for Thin Film and Microfabrication Technology of the Ministry of Education, Department of Instrument Science & Engineering, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- 1. Institute of Nano Biomedicine and Engineering, Key Laboratory for Thin Film and Microfabrication Technology of the Ministry of Education, Department of Instrument Science & Engineering, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
- 4. National Center for Translational Medicine, Collaborative Innovational Center for System Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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Lanthanide-Doped Upconversion Nanoparticles for Imaging-Guided Drug Delivery and Therapy. SPRINGER SERIES IN BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-662-48544-6_4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Wang S, Bi A, Zeng W, Cheng Z. Upconversion nanocomposites for photo-based cancer theranostics. J Mater Chem B 2016; 4:5331-5348. [DOI: 10.1039/c6tb00709k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) are able to convert long wavelength excitation light into high energy ultraviolet (UV) or visible emissions, and they have attracted significant attention because of their distinct photochemical properties including sharp emission bands, low autofluorescence, high tissue penetration depth and minimal photodamage to tissues.
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- Shuailiang Wang
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Central South University
- Changsha
- P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Central South University
- Changsha
- P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Central South University
- Changsha
- P. R. China
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- Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford (MIPS)
- Canary Center at Stanford for Cancer Early Detection
- Department of Radiology and Bio-X Program
- School of Medicine
- Stanford University
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Li Z, Zhang Y, La H, Zhu R, El-Banna G, Wei Y, Han G. Upconverting NIR Photons for Bioimaging. NANOMATERIALS 2015; 5:2148-2168. [PMID: 28347113 PMCID: PMC5304770 DOI: 10.3390/nano5042148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2015] [Accepted: 11/27/2015] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Lanthanide-doped upconverting nanoparticles (UCNPs) possess uniqueanti-Stokes optical properties, in which low energy near-infrared (NIR) photons can beconverted into high energy UV, visible, shorter NIR emission via multiphoton upconversionprocesses. Due to the rapid development of synthesis chemistry, lanthanide-doped UCNPscan be fabricated with narrow distribution and tunable multi-color optical properties. Theseunique attributes grant them unique NIR-driven imaging/drug delivery/therapeuticapplications, especially in the cases of deep tissue environments. In this brief review, weintroduce both the basic concepts of and recent progress with UCNPs in material engineeringand theranostic applications in imaging, molecular delivery, and tumor therapeutics. The aimof this brief review is to address the most typical progress in basic mechanism, materialdesign as bioimaging tools.
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- Zhanjun Li
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01605, USA.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01605, USA.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01605, USA.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01605, USA.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01605, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01605, USA.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01605, USA.
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Sedlmeier A, Gorris HH. Surface modification and characterization of photon-upconverting nanoparticles for bioanalytical applications. Chem Soc Rev 2015; 44:1526-60. [PMID: 25176175 DOI: 10.1039/c4cs00186a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 264] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Photon-upconverting nanoparticles (UCNPs) can be excited by near-infrared light and emit visible light (anti-Stokes emission) which prevents autofluorescence and light scattering of biological samples. The potential for background-free imaging has attracted wide interest in UCNPs in recent years. Small and homogeneous lanthanide-doped UCNPs that display high upconversion efficiency have typically been synthesized in organic solvents. Bioanalytical applications, however, require a subsequent phase transfer to aqueous solutions. Hence, the surface properties of UCNPs must be well designed and characterized to grant both a stable aqueous colloidal dispersion and the ability to conjugate biomolecules and other ligands on the nanoparticle surface. In this review, we introduce various routes for the surface modification of UCNPs and critically discuss their advantages and disadvantages. The last part covers various analytical methods that enable a thorough examination of the progress and success of the surface functionalization.
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- Andreas Sedlmeier
- Institute of Analytical Chemistry, Chemo- und Biosensors, University of Regensburg, Universitätsstr. 31, 93040 Regensburg, Germany.
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Chen H, He S. PLA–PEG Coated Multifunctional Imaging Probe for Targeted Drug Delivery. Mol Pharm 2015; 12:1885-92. [DOI: 10.1021/mp500512z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Hongyu Chen
- Ocean NanoTech, LLC, 7964 Arjons Drive, Suite G, San Diego, California 92126, United States
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- Ocean NanoTech, LLC, 7964 Arjons Drive, Suite G, San Diego, California 92126, United States
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Wu Q, Long Q, Li H, Zhang Y, Yao S. An upconversion fluorescence resonance energy transfer nanosensor for one step detection of melamine in raw milk. Talanta 2015; 136:47-53. [DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2015.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2014] [Revised: 01/02/2015] [Accepted: 01/05/2015] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Qiu P, Sun R, Gao G, Zhang C, Chen B, Yan N, Yin T, Liu Y, Zhang J, Yang Y, Cui D. An anion-induced hydrothermal oriented-explosive strategy for the synthesis of porous upconversion nanocrystals. Theranostics 2015; 5:456-68. [PMID: 25767613 PMCID: PMC4350008 DOI: 10.7150/thno.10946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2014] [Accepted: 12/17/2014] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Rare-earth (RE)-doped upconversion nanocrystals (UCNCs) are deemed as the promising candidates of luminescent nanoprobe for biological imaging and labeling. A number of methods have been used for the fabrication of UCNCs, but their assembly into porous architectures with desired size, shape and crystallographic phase remains a long-term challenging task. Here we report a facile, anion-induced hydrothermal oriented-explosive method to simultaneously control size, shape and phase of porous UCNCs. Our results confirmed the anion-induced hydrothermal oriented-explosion porous structure, size and phase transition for the cubic/hexagonal phase of NaLuF4 and NaGdF4 nanocrystals with various sizes and shapes. This general method is very important not only for successfully preparing lanthanide doped porous UCNCs, but also for clarifying the formation process of porous UCNCs in the hydrothermal system. The synthesized UCNCs were used for in vitro and in vivo CT imaging, and could be acted as the potential CT contrast agents.
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Kang D, Song X, Xing J. Synthesis and characterization of upconversion nanoparticles with shell structure and ligand-free hydrophilic modification. RSC Adv 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra16612h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Rare-earth upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) with α and β phases were prepared. UCNPs with core–shell structure were prepared and modified to be hydrophilic by ligand-free hydrophilic modification.
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- Di Kang
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology
- Tianjin University
- Tianjin
- China
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- College of Material Science and Engineering
- Tianjin Polytechnic University
- Tianjin
- China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology
- Tianjin University
- Tianjin
- China
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Yang D, Ma P, Hou Z, Cheng Z, Li C, Lin J. Current advances in lanthanide ion (Ln3+)-based upconversion nanomaterials for drug delivery. Chem Soc Rev 2015; 44:1416-48. [DOI: 10.1039/c4cs00155a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 622] [Impact Index Per Article: 69.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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This review mainly focuses on the recent advances in various chemical syntheses of Ln3+-based upconversion nanomaterials, with special emphasis on their application in stimuli-response controlled drug release and subsequent therapy.
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- Dongmei Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization
- Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Changchun
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization
- Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Changchun
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization
- Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Changchun
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization
- Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Changchun
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization
- Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Changchun
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization
- Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Changchun
- China
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Dong H, Sun LD, Yan CH. Energy transfer in lanthanide upconversion studies for extended optical applications. Chem Soc Rev 2015; 44:1608-34. [DOI: 10.1039/c4cs00188e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 714] [Impact Index Per Article: 79.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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In this review, the various energy transfer pathways involved in lanthanide-related upconversion emissions are comprehensively discussed.
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- Hao Dong
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Materials Chemistry and Applications
- PKU-HKU Joint Laboratory in Rare Earth Materials and Bioinorganic Chemistry
- Peking University
- Beijing 100871
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Materials Chemistry and Applications
- PKU-HKU Joint Laboratory in Rare Earth Materials and Bioinorganic Chemistry
- Peking University
- Beijing 100871
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Materials Chemistry and Applications
- PKU-HKU Joint Laboratory in Rare Earth Materials and Bioinorganic Chemistry
- Peking University
- Beijing 100871
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Tsang MK, Bai G, Hao J. Stimuli responsive upconversion luminescence nanomaterials and films for various applications. Chem Soc Rev 2015; 44:1585-607. [DOI: 10.1039/c4cs00171k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 292] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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This review highlights recent advances in upconversion luminescence materials in response to various stimuli for a broad spectrum of applications.
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- Ming-Kiu Tsang
- Department of Applied Physics
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Hong Kong
- China
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- Department of Applied Physics
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Hong Kong
- China
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- Department of Applied Physics
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Hong Kong
- China
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Qiu P, Sun R, Gao G, Yin T, Shen Y, Chen B, Wang K, Zhang C, Qian X, Cui D. Crystal cell oriented-rotation triggered phase transition of porous upconversion nanocrystals synthesis in hydrothermal system. J Mater Chem B 2015; 3:3948-3958. [DOI: 10.1039/c5tb00290g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Porous upconversion nanocrystals for in vitro and in vivo CT imaging have been synthesized by an anion-induced hydrothermal method.
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Wang S, Zhang L, Dong C, Su L, Wang H, Chang J. Smart pH-responsive upconversion nanoparticles for enhanced tumor cellular internalization and near-infrared light-triggered photodynamic therapy. Chem Commun (Camb) 2015; 51:406-8. [DOI: 10.1039/c4cc08178a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The smart pH-responsive upconversion nanoparticles are promising agents for deep cancer photodynamic therapy applications.
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- Sheng Wang
- Institute of Nanobiotechnology
- School of Life Sciences
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Tianjin University and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composites and Functional Materials
- Tianjin
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering
- Tianjin University
- Tianjin 300072
- PR China
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- Institute of Nanobiotechnology
- School of Life Sciences
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Tianjin University and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composites and Functional Materials
- Tianjin
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- Institute of Nanobiotechnology
- School of Life Sciences
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Tianjin University and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composites and Functional Materials
- Tianjin
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- Institute of Nanobiotechnology
- School of Life Sciences
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Tianjin University and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composites and Functional Materials
- Tianjin
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- Institute of Nanobiotechnology
- School of Life Sciences
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Tianjin University and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composites and Functional Materials
- Tianjin
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Lin H, Xu D, Teng D, Yang S, Zhang Y. Tunable multicolor and white-light upconversion luminescence in Yb3+/Tm3+/Ho3+ tri-doped NaYF4 micro-crystals. LUMINESCENCE 2014; 30:723-8. [PMID: 25377774 DOI: 10.1002/bio.2811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2014] [Revised: 08/29/2014] [Accepted: 10/02/2014] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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NaYF4 micro-crystals with various concentrations of Yb(3+) /Tm(3+) /Ho(3+) were prepared successfully via a simple and reproducible hydrothermal route using EDTA as the chelating agent. Their phase structure and surface morphology were studied using powder X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The XRD patterns revealed that all the samples were pure hexagonal phase NaYF4. SEM images showed that Yb(3+)/Tm(3+)/Ho(3+) tri-doped NaYF4 were hexagonal micro-prisms. Upconversion photoluminescence spectra of Yb(3+)/Tm(3+)/Ho(3+) tri-doped NaYF4 micro-crystals with various dopant concentrations under 980 nm excitation with a 665 mW pump power were studied. Tunable multicolor (purple, purplish blue, yellowish green, green) and white light were achieved by simply adjusting the Ho(3+) concentration in 20%Yb(3+)/1%Tm(3+)/xHo(3+) tri-doped NaYF4 micro-crystals. Furthermore, white-light emissions could be obtained using different pump powers in 20%Yb(3+)/1%Tm(3+)/1%Ho(3+) tri-doped NaYF4 micro-crystals at 980 nm excitation. The pump power-dependent intensity relationship was studied and relevant energy transfer processes were discussed in detail. The results suggest that Yb(3+)/Tm(3+) Ho(3+) tri-doped NaYF4 micro-crystals have potential applications in optoelectronic devices such as photovoltaic, plasma display panel and white-light-emitting diodes.
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- Hao Lin
- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Physics and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Physics and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Physics and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Physics and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Physics and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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Greybush NJ, Saboktakin M, Ye X, Della Giovampaola C, Oh SJ, Berry NE, Engheta N, Murray CB, Kagan CR. Plasmon-enhanced upconversion luminescence in single nanophosphor-nanorod heterodimers formed through template-assisted self-assembly. ACS NANO 2014; 8:9482-91. [PMID: 25182662 DOI: 10.1021/nn503675a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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We demonstrate plasmonic enhancement of upconversion luminescence in individual nanocrystal heterodimers formed by template-assisted self-assembly. Lithographically defined, shape-selective templates were used to deterministically coassemble single Au nanorods in proximity to single hexagonal (β-phase) NaYF4:Yb(3+),Er(3+) upconversion nanophosphors. By tailoring the dimensions of the rods to spectrally tune their longitudinal surface plasmon resonance to match the 977 nm excitation wavelength of the phosphors and by spatially localizing the phosphors in the intense near-fields surrounding the rod tips, several-fold luminescence enhancements were achieved. The enhancement effects exhibited a strong dependence on the excitation light's polarization relative to the rod axis. In addition, greater enhancement was observed at lower excitation power densities due to the nonlinear behavior of the upconversion process. The template-based coassembly scheme utilized here for plasmonic coupling offers a versatile platform for improving our understanding of optical interactions among individual chemically prepared nanocrystal components.
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- Nicholas J Greybush
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, ‡Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering, §Department of Chemistry, ∥Department of Physics and Astronomy, and ⊥Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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Li X, Hou Z, Zhang Y, Zhang G, Lian J, Lin J. New insight into modulated up-conversion luminescent silica nanotubes as efficient adsorbents for colored effluents. Dalton Trans 2014; 43:15457-64. [DOI: 10.1039/c4dt01552e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Zhang X, Wang M, Ding J. Shape-selective synthesis, characterization and upconversion improvement of Yb3+/Er3+doped LiYF4microphosphors through pH tuning. RSC Adv 2014. [DOI: 10.1039/c4ra02538e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Yi Z, Zeng S, Lu W, Wang H, Rao L, Liu H, Hao J. Synergistic dual-modality in vivo upconversion luminescence/X-ray imaging and tracking of amine-functionalized NaYbF(4):Er nanoprobes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2014; 6:3839-3846. [PMID: 24597514 DOI: 10.1021/am500383m] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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In this work, the amine-functionalized NaYbF4:Er nanoparticles were developed as dual-modal nanoprobes for synergistic upconversion (UC) luminescence and X-ray imaging in a single system by a simple one-step method of simultaneous synthesis and surface modification. The water-soluble NaYbF4:Er nanoparticles present excellent green and dominant red UC emissions. The in vitro cell imaging shows that the high-contrast green and intense red UC emissions can be observed from HeLa cells treated with these nanoparticles, indicating the successful labeling of HeLa cells. Moreover, the localized spectra measured from HeLa cells and background presented significant green and dominant red UC emissions with the absence of any autofluorescence, further verifying that these nanoparticles can be successfully used as ideal probes for optical UC bioimaging with high contrast and non-autofluorescence. In addition, the amine-functionalized NaYbF4:Er nanoparticles maintained low cell toxicity in HeLa cells evaluated by the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. More importantly, these amine-functionalized NaYbF4:Er nanoparticles can also be used as X-ray imaging, owing to the large X-ray absorption efficiency of the Yb ion. The synergistic in vivo UC and X-ray imaging present significant UC luminescence and X-ray signals in the same region of a nude mouse, and the two signals are matched very well, which provides direct evidence for simultaneous UC luminescence and X-ray imaging in a single compound of lanthanide-doped material. Moreover, ex vivo UC imaging shows that these nanoparticles are first accumulated in the lung and gradually translocated from the lung into the liver. These results demonstrate that the amine-functionalized NaYbF4:Er nanoparticles presented here are very attractive nanoprobes for dual-modal UC luminescence and X-ray imaging with low cytotoxicity, autofluorescence free, and synergistic combination of the advantages of the two imaging modalities.
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- Zhigao Yi
- College of Physics and Information Science and Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Quantum Structures and Quantum Control of the Ministry of Education, Hunan Normal University , Changsha, Hunan 410081, People's Republic of China
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