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Hong AR, Shin S, Kang G, Ko H, Jang HS. Intense Near-Infrared Light-Emitting NaYF 4:Nd,Yb-Based Nanophosphors for Luminescent Solar Concentrators. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:3187. [PMID: 37110026 PMCID: PMC10145680 DOI: 10.3390/ma16083187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Revised: 04/08/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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In this study, we synthesized NaYF4-based downshifting nanophosphors (DSNPs), and fabricated DSNP-polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) composites. Nd3+ ions were doped into the core and shell to increase absorbance at 800 nm. Yb3+ ions were co-doped into the core to achieve intense near-infrared (NIR) luminescence. To further enhance the NIR luminescence, NaYF4:Nd,Yb/NaYF4:Nd/NaYF4 core/shell/shell (C/S/S) DSNPs were synthesized. The C/S/S DSNPs showed a 3.0-fold enhanced NIR emission at 978 nm compared with core DSNPs under 800 nm NIR light. The synthesized C/S/S DSNPs showed high thermal stability and photostability against the irradiation with ultraviolet light and NIR light. Moreover, for application as luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs), C/S/S DSNPs were incorporated into the PDMS polymer, and the DSNP-PDMS composite containing 0.25 wt% of C/S/S DSNP was fabricated. The DSNP-PDMS composite showed high transparency (average transmittance = 79.4% for the visible spectral range of 380-750 nm). This result demonstrates the applicability of the DSNP-PDMS composite in transparent photovoltaic modules.
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- A-Ra Hong
- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, 5 Hwarang-ro 14-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea; (A.-R.H.); (S.S.)
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- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, 5 Hwarang-ro 14-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea; (A.-R.H.); (S.S.)
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- Nanophotonics Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, 5 Hwarang-ro 14-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea; (G.K.); (H.K.)
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- Nanophotonics Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, 5 Hwarang-ro 14-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea; (G.K.); (H.K.)
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- Materials Architecturing Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, 5 Hwarang-ro 14-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea; (A.-R.H.); (S.S.)
- Division of Nano & Information Technology, KIST School, Korea University of Science and Technology (UST), Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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Rastogi CK, Lu E, Tam J, Pichaandi JM, Howe J, Winnik MA. Influence of the Sodium Precursor on the Cubic-to-Hexagonal Phase Transformation and Controlled Preparation of Uniform NaNdF 4 Nanoparticles. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2021; 37:2146-2152. [PMID: 33534994 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.0c03346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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NaLnF4 nanoparticles (NPs) with lighter lanthanides (where Ln = La, Ce, Nd, or Pr) are more difficult to prepare than those with heavier lanthanides [Naduviledathu et al. Chem Mater., 2014, 26, 5689]. Our knowledge is weakest for NaLnF4 NPs with the lowest atomic mass lanthanides (Yan's group 1: La to Nd) and more advanced for group 2 (Sm to Tb) NaLnF4 NPs [Mai et al., J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2006, 128, 6426]. Here we focus on the synthesis of NaNdF4 NPs. We employed the high-temperature chemical coprecipitation method and explored the influence of a wide range of synthesis parameters (e.g., reaction time and temperature, precursor ratios (Na+/Nd3+ and F-/Nd3+), choice of a sodium precursor (Na-oleate or NaOH), and the amount of oleic acid) on the size and uniformity of the NPs obtained. We tried to identify "sweet spots" in the reaction space that led to uniform NaNdF4 NPs with sizes appropriate for mass tag applications in mass cytometry. We were able to obtain NPs with a variety of sizes in the range of 5-38 nm with several different shapes (e.g., polyhedra, spheres, and rods). XRD patterns recorded for aliquots collected at different reaction time intervals revealed that NaNdF4 nucleated in the cubic phase (α) and then transformed to the hexagonal phase (β) as the reaction progressed up to 2 h. A very striking observation was that the NPs synthesized using NaOH as a reactant preferred to remain in the α-phase, and for a lower reaction temperature (285 °C), did not undergo a phase transformation to the β-phase over 2 h of reaction time. Under similar experimental conditions, NPs prepared using Na-oleate exhibited an α → β phase transformation. Nevertheless, NaNdF4 NPs prepared at a higher temperature (315 °C) using either of the Na+ precursors exhibited the α → β phase transformation over time. This transition, however, appeared to be faster in the case of the NPs synthesized using Na-oleate. We found that, in many instances, syntheses carried out using Na-oleate produced more uniform NPs compared to those synthesized using NaOH. Under the conditions we employed for the Na-oleate precursor, the NPs initially formed were polydisperse spheres that evolved into irregular polyhedra and eventually formed more uniform rod-shaped NPs. The aspect ratio of the final NPs depended on the Na+/Nd3+ precursor ratio. High-resolution transmission electron micrographs and corresponding fast Fourier transform of the data provided information about the preferred growth direction of the NaNdF4 nanorods.
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- Chandresh Kumar Rastogi
- Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, 80 St George Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3H6, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, 80 St George Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3H6, Canada
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Toronto, 184 College Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3E4, Canada
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Toronto, 184 College Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3E4, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, 80 St George Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3H6, Canada
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Nelson GL, Lackey HE, Bello JM, Felmy HM, Bryan HB, Lamadie F, Bryan SA, Lines AM. Enabling Microscale Processing: Combined Raman and Absorbance Spectroscopy for Microfluidic On-Line Monitoring. Anal Chem 2021; 93:1643-1651. [PMID: 33337856 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.0c04225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Microfluidics have many potential applications including characterization of chemical processes on a reduced scale, spanning the study of reaction kinetics using on-chip liquid-liquid extractions, sample pretreatment to simplify off-chip analysis, and for portable spectroscopic analyses. The use of in situ characterization of process streams from laboratory-scale and microscale experiments on the same chemical system can provide comprehensive understanding and in-depth analysis of any similarities or differences between process conditions at different scales. A well-characterized extraction of Nd(NO3)3 from an aqueous phase of varying NO3- (aq) concentration with tributyl phosphate (TBP) in dodecane was the focus of this microscale study and was compared to an earlier laboratory-scale study utilizing counter current extraction equipment. Here, we verify that this same extraction process can be followed on the microscale using spectroscopic methods adapted for microfluidic measurement. Concentration of Nd (based on UV-vis) and nitrate (based on Raman) was chemometrically measured during the flow experiment, and resulting data were used to determine the distribution ratio for Nd. Extraction distributions measured on the microscale were compared favorably with those determined on the laboratory scale in the earlier study. Both micro-Raman and micro-UV-vis spectroscopy can be used to determine fundamental parameters with significantly reduced sample size as compared to traditional laboratory-scale approaches. This leads naturally to time, cost, and waste reductions.
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- Gilbert L Nelson
- Department of Chemistry, College of Idaho, 2112 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell, Idaho 83605, United States
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- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, 902 Battelle Boulevard, Richland, Washington 99352, United States
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- Spectra Solutions Incorporated, 1502 Providence Highway, Norwood, Massachusetts 02062-4643, United States
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- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, 902 Battelle Boulevard, Richland, Washington 99352, United States
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- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, 902 Battelle Boulevard, Richland, Washington 99352, United States
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- CEA, DES, ISEC, DMRC, Univ Montpellier, SA2I, 30207 Bagnols-sur-Ceze, Marcoule, France
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- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, 902 Battelle Boulevard, Richland, Washington 99352, United States
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- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, 902 Battelle Boulevard, Richland, Washington 99352, United States
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Ansari AA, Khan A, Alam M, Siddiqui MA, Ahmad N, Alkhedhairy AA. Optically active neodymium hydroxide surface-functionalized mesoporous silica micro-cocoons for biomedical applications. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2020; 189:110877. [PMID: 32087533 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2020.110877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2019] [Revised: 02/13/2020] [Accepted: 02/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Neodymium hydroxide (Nd(OH)3)-surface modified mesoporous silica micro-cocoon microstructures were prepared using a facile single-step sol-gel chemical process. XRD revealed the semi-crystalline nature of the as-prepared materials. TEM and SEM micrographs exhibited highly monodisperse, non-aggregated, typical ordered mesoporous, and irregular sized cocoon-shaped micro-structures with a narrow size distribution. Optical properties, that were examined in the aqueous media, revealed a high colloidal stability and the formation of a semi-transparent colloidal solution. The colloidal solution of Nd(OH)3-surface functionalized micro-structures revealed well characteristics absorption bands of Nd3+ ions in the visible region. thus validating the successful coating of SiO2@Nd(OH)3 layer over the surface silica forming core-shell structures. Zeta potential, 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium) bromide, and neutral red uptake assays were applied in a dose-dependent manner to investigate the biocompatibility and toxic potential of the designed cocoon-shaped microstructures. Both the assays and the high zeta potential value demonstrated good cell viability even at high concentrations and hydrophilic conditions, indicating excellent biocompatibility and non-toxicity. These highly hydrophilic, optically active, mesoporous, biocompatible, and non-toxic cocoon-shaped microstructures could be potentially suitable candidates for optical bio-probes and drug delivery applications.
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- Anees A Ansari
- King Abdullah Institute for Nanotechnology, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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- King Abdullah Institute for Nanotechnology, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Chemistry, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Al-Jeraisy Chair for DNA Research, Zoology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; Zoology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Yu Z, Chan WK, Tan TTY. Neodymium-Sensitized Nanoconstructs for Near-Infrared Enabled Photomedicine. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2020; 16:e1905265. [PMID: 31782909 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201905265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2019] [Revised: 10/24/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Neodymium (Nd3+ )-sensitized nanoconstructs have gained increasing attention in recent decades due to their unique properties, especially optical properties. The design of various Nd3+ -sensitized nanosystems is expected to contribute to medical and health applications, due to their advantageous properties such as high penetration depth, excellent photostability, non-photobleaching, low cytotoxicity, etc. However, the low conversion efficiency and potential long-term toxicity of Nd3+ -sensitized nanoconstructs are huge obstacles to their clinical translations. This review article summarizes three energy transfer pathways of all kinds of Nd3+ -sensitized nanoconstructs focusing on the properties of Nd3+ ions and discusses their recent potential applications as near-infrared (NIR) enabled photomedicine. This review article will contribute to the design and fabrication of novel Nd3+ -sensitized nanoconstructs for NIR-enabled photomedicine, aiming for potentially safer and more efficient designs to get closer to clinical usage.
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- Zhongzheng Yu
- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637459, Singapore
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637459, Singapore
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637459, Singapore
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Nelson GL, Lines AM, Bello JM, Bryan SA. Online Monitoring of Solutions Within Microfluidic Chips: Simultaneous Raman and UV-Vis Absorption Spectroscopies. ACS Sens 2019; 4:2288-2295. [PMID: 31434479 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.9b00736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Microfluidics is an appealing analytical tool in the global effort to close the nuclear fuel cycle. Using a microfluidic chip permits the analysis of greatly reduced sample volumes compared to what is necessary for traditional analytical methods. There is a commensurate reduction in disposal volume and cost. The development of novel sensors is necessary to take full advantage of the microchip configuration, where optical-spectroscopy-based approaches offer a powerful route to characterize chemical composition. This study uses simultaneously applied UV-vis and micro-Raman spectroscopies adapted to function on the microscale to analyze in situ both the Nd3+ (UV-vis-active) and HNO3 (Raman-active) concentrations in the same sample. An adjustable translation platform was designed to hold the micro-Raman probe above and perpendicular to the chip face and the UV-vis probe in the plane of the chip. These complimentary spectral techniques when processed through multivariate partial least-squares (PLS) models gave an accurate picture of the widely varying solution concentrations as a function of time for each solution component. Solution matrix effects can drastically alter analyte signatures as measured by both UV-vis absorbance and Raman spectroscopy. PLS methods successfully modeled these spectral changes and accurately measured concentrations of components of interest within the microfluidic chip.
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- Gilbert L. Nelson
- Department of Chemistry, The College of Idaho, Caldwell, Idaho 83605, United States
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- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99352, United States
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- Spectra Solutions, Inc., 1502 Providence Highway, Norwood, Massachusetts 02062, United States
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- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99352, United States
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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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Zhao T, Chen L, Li Q, Li X. Near-infrared light triggered drug release from mesoporous silica nanoparticles. J Mater Chem B 2018; 6:7112-7121. [PMID: 32254627 DOI: 10.1039/c8tb01548a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Stimuli triggered drug delivery systems enable controlled release of drugs at the optimal space and time, thus achieving optimal therapeutic effects. As one of the most important stimuli used in bioapplications, near-infrared (NIR) light possesses unique advantages such as deep tissue penetration with minimum auto-fluorescence & tissue scattering and high biosafety. Mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) are one of the most studied nanocarriers; apart from having a high surface area and large pore volume for loading of drugs, they can be easily functionalized with inorganic nanomaterials and stimuli responsive polymers or organic switch molecules, creating possibilities for designing complex stimuli triggered drug delivery systems. Considering the high tissue penetration depth of NIR light and the unique mesoporous structure of MSNs, NIR responsive inorganic nanoparticle functionalized MSNs can be further combined with stimuli responsive materials to form smart "nano-devices" for controlled drug delivery toward tumors, and to date much progress has been made. In this article, recent advances in the design of NIR triggered mesoporous silica drug delivery systems are systematically summarized and some outstanding studies are highlighted. We will also discuss the shortcomings, challenges and opportunities in the field.
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- Tiancong Zhao
- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (2011-iChEM), Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China.
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Hong AR, Kim Y, Lee TS, Kim S, Lee K, Kim G, Jang HS. Intense Red-Emitting Upconversion Nanophosphors (800 nm-Driven) with a Core/Double-Shell Structure for Dual-Modal Upconversion Luminescence and Magnetic Resonance in Vivo Imaging Applications. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:12331-12340. [PMID: 29546978 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b18078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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In this study, intense single-band red-emitting upconversion nanophosphors (UCNPs) excited with 800 nm near-infrared (NIR) light are reported. When a NaYF4:Nd,Yb active-shell is formed on the 12.7 nm sized NaGdF4:Yb,Ho,Ce UCNP core, the core/shell (C/S) UCNPs show tunable emission from green to red, depending on the Ce3+ concentration under excitation with 800 nm NIR light. Ce3+-doped C/S UCNPs (30 mol %) exhibit single-band red emission peaking at 644 nm via a 5F5 → 5I8 transition of Ho3+. A high Nd3+ concentration in the shell results in strong absorption at around 800 nm NIR light, even though the shell thickness is not large, and small-sized C/S UCNPs (16.3 nm) emit bright red light under 800 nm excitation. The formation of a thin NaGdF4 shell on the C/S UCNPs further enhances the upconversion (UC) luminescence and sub-20 nm sized core/double-shell (C/D-S) UCNPs exhibit 2.8 times stronger UC luminescence compared with C/S UCNPs. Owing to the strong UC luminescence intensity and Gd3+ ions on the surface of nanocrystals, they can be applied as a UC luminescence imaging agent and a T1 contrast agent for magnetic resonance (MR) imaging. In vivo UC luminescence and high-contrast MR images are successfully obtained by utilizing the red-emitting C/D-S UCNPs.
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- A-Ra Hong
- Department of Chemistry , Korea University , 145 Anam-ro , Seoul 02841 , Republic of Korea
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- Division of RI Convergence Research , Korea Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences (KIRAMS) , 75, Nowon-ro , Nowon-gu, Seoul 01812 , Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry , Korea University , 145 Anam-ro , Seoul 02841 , Republic of Korea
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- Korea University of Science and Technology , 217, Gajeong-ro , Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34113 , Republic of Korea
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Liu B, Li C, Yang P, Hou Z, Lin J. 808-nm-Light-Excited Lanthanide-Doped Nanoparticles: Rational Design, Luminescence Control and Theranostic Applications. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2017; 29:1605434. [PMID: 28295673 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201605434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 149] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2016] [Revised: 12/10/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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808 nm-light-excited lanthanide (Ln3+ )-doped nanoparticles (LnNPs) hold great promise for a wide range of applications, including bioimaging diagnosis and anticancer therapy. This is due to their unique properties, including their minimized overheating effect, improved penetration depth, relatively high quantum yields, and other common features of LnNPs. In this review, the progress of 808 nm-excited LnNPs is reported, including their i) luminescence mechanism, ii) luminescence enhancement, iii) color tuning, iv) diagnostic and v) therapeutic applications. Finally, the future outlook and challenges of 808 nm-excited LnNPs are presented.
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- Bei Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
- University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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Wei W, Chen G, Baev A, He GS, Shao W, Damasco J, Prasad PN. Alleviating Luminescence Concentration Quenching in Upconversion Nanoparticles through Organic Dye Sensitization. J Am Chem Soc 2016; 138:15130-15133. [DOI: 10.1021/jacs.6b09474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 116] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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- Wei Wei
- Institute
for Lasers, Photonics, Biophotonics, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
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- Institute
for Lasers, Photonics, Biophotonics, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
- School
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute
for Lasers, Photonics, Biophotonics, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
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- Institute
for Lasers, Photonics, Biophotonics, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
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- Institute
for Lasers, Photonics, Biophotonics, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
- School
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute
for Lasers, Photonics, Biophotonics, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
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- Institute
for Lasers, Photonics, Biophotonics, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
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Wei Y, Yang X, Ma Y, Wang S, Yuan Q. Lanthanide-Doped Nanoparticles with Near-Infrared-to-Near-Infrared Luminescence for Bioimaging. CHINESE J CHEM 2016. [DOI: 10.1002/cjoc.201500755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Yu S, Cao R, Li J, Meng L. Controlled synthesis of NdF3 and NaNdF4 micro- or nanocrystals by one-pot microwave-assisted hydrothermal reaction. J Fluor Chem 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfluchem.2015.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Liu X, Deng R, Zhang Y, Wang Y, Chang H, Huang L, Liu X. Probing the nature of upconversion nanocrystals: instrumentation matters. Chem Soc Rev 2015; 44:1479-508. [DOI: 10.1039/c4cs00356j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 165] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Understanding upconversion nanocrystals: this review intends to summarize instrumental matters related to the characterization of upconversion nanocrystals from surface structures to intrinsic properties to ultimate challenges in nanocrystal analysis at single-particle levels.
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- Xiaowang Liu
- Department of Chemistry
- Faculty of Science
- National University of Singapore
- Singapore 117543
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- Department of Chemistry
- Faculty of Science
- National University of Singapore
- Singapore 117543
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- Department of Chemistry
- Faculty of Science
- National University of Singapore
- Singapore 117543
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- Department of Chemistry
- Faculty of Science
- National University of Singapore
- Singapore 117543
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics & Institute of Advanced Materials
- National Jiangsu Synergistic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials
- Nanjing Tech University
- Nanjing 211816
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics & Institute of Advanced Materials
- National Jiangsu Synergistic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials
- Nanjing Tech University
- Nanjing 211816
- China
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- Department of Chemistry
- Faculty of Science
- National University of Singapore
- Singapore 117543
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering
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Li X, Wang R, Zhang F, Zhou L, Shen D, Yao C, Zhao D. Nd3+ sensitized up/down converting dual-mode nanomaterials for efficient in-vitro and in-vivo bioimaging excited at 800 nm. Sci Rep 2013; 3:3536. [PMID: 24346622 PMCID: PMC3866591 DOI: 10.1038/srep03536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 179] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2013] [Accepted: 12/02/2013] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Core/shell1/shell2/shell3 structured NaGdF4:Nd/NaYF4/NaGdF4:Nd,Yb,Er/NaYF4 nanocrystals were well designed and synthesized, each of the parts assume respective role and work together to achieve dual-mode upconverting (UC) and downconverting (DC) luminescence upon the low heat effect 800-nm excitation. Nd3+, Yb3+, Er3+ tri-doped NaGdF4:Nd,Yb,Er UC layer [NIR (800 nm)-to-Visible (540 nm)] with a constitutional efficient 800 nm excitable property were achieved for the in-vitro bioimaging with low auto-fluorescence and photo-damage effects. Moreover, typical NIR (800 nm)-to-NIR (860–895 nm) DC luminescence of Nd3+ has also been realized with this designed nanostructure. Due to the low heat effect, high penetration depth of the excitation and the high efficiency of the DC luminescence, the in-vivo high contrast DC imaging of a whole body nude mouse was achieved. We believe that such dual-mode luminescence NCs will open the door to engineering the excitation and emission wavelengths of NCs and will provide a new tool for a wide variety of applications in the fields of bioanalysis and biomedical.
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Affiliation(s)
- Xiaomin Li
- Department of Chemistry and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P.R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P.R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P.R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P.R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P.R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P.R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P.R. China
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