Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Haolin Wang, Lin Ai, Ziqi Song, Mingjun Nie, Jiping Xiao, Guoping Li, Siyu Lu
Summary: This paper reviews the surface modification strategies of carbon dots (CDs) to improve their photophysical and photochemical properties by overcoming the uniformity of surface functional groups and lack of diversity in active sites. Functionalizing CDs using covalent or non-covalent modification can give them unique properties and broaden their applicability.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohammad Ehtisham Khan, Akbar Mohammad, Taeho Yoon
Summary: This review validates the importance of CQDs in multiple research fields, summarizes their extensive photonic and electronic properties, and highlights the significant advantages in visible-light-induced catalytic applications. The article also examines the problems and future directions in this research field and presents the decisive role of CQDs in photocatalysis, bio-imaging, and bio-sensing applications.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Naixin Li, Fang Lei, Dandan Xu, Yong Li, Jinliang Liu, Ying Shi
Summary: In this study, nitrogen and phosphorus co-doped carbon dots were prepared using a solvothermal synthesis strategy, resulting in improved electronic properties and tunable luminescence. The prepared carbon dots showed excitation-dependent emission in the blue region and excitation-independent emission in the orange region, with a high quantum yield of 47%. The N, P-CDs were found to be non-toxic to cells and suitable for cell imaging applications, suggesting their potential as excellent bioimaging probes.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Anna A. Vedernikova, Mikhail D. Miruschenko, Irina A. Arefina, Anton A. Babaev, Evgeniia A. Stepanidenko, Sergei A. Cherevkov, Igor G. Spiridonov, Denis Danilov, Aleksandra Koroleva, Evgeniy Zhizhin, Elena Ushakova
Summary: The development of nanomaterials with sensing properties has attracted scientific interest due to the demand for low-cost nontoxic colloidal nanoprobes for biomedical and environmental applications. Carbon dots (CDs) show promise as candidates for these applications because of their unique optical properties and ease of fabrication.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ananya Das, Irina A. Arefina, Denis V. Danilov, Aleksandra V. Koroleva, Evgeniy V. Zhizhin, Peter S. Parfenov, Vera A. Kuznetsova, Azat O. Ismagilov, Aleksandr P. Litvin, Anatoly V. Fedorov, Elena V. Ushakova, Andrey L. Rogach
Summary: Chirality is a common phenomenon in nature, and optically active chiral compounds are crucial for applications in biology, pharmacology, and medicine. Chiral carbon dots (CDs) offer great potential for sensing, bioimaging, enantioselective synthesis, and development of emitters of circularly polarized light. By using a chiral amino acid precursor, chiral CDs were successfully synthesized, showing enhanced emission quantum yield and two-photon absorption for potential bioimaging and sensing applications.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Shaojing Zhao, Ke Yang, Lirong Jiang, Jiafu Xiao, Benhua Wang, Lintao Zeng, Xiangzhi Song, Minhuan Lan
Summary: This study developed red fluorescent N,S-doped carbon dots as a potential effective photosensitizer for imaging-guided PDT, with the ability to generate singlet oxygen and accumulate in lysosomes and mitochondria in tumor cells. These carbon dots exhibit excellent biocompatibility, chemostability, and a large Stokes shift, making them promising for cancer therapy.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yuan Jiao, Bingyan Wang, Yifang Gao, Xiaona Liu, Shaomin Shuang, Chuan Dong, Wenjun Li, Tianwei Qian
Summary: A new type of red photoluminescent carbon dots (R-CDs) with a high quantum yield of 46.9% was successfully developed by introducing the luminophore of resazurin into the framework. The obtained R-CDs displayed excitation-independent behavior, favorable dispersion, and outstanding optical performance. Notably, they exhibited a specific response to S2O5 2- and a color change from red to orange visible to the naked eye.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Spectroscopy
Jiaying Yan, Yuhang Zhou, Jialu Shen, Nuonuo Zhang, Xiang Liu
Summary: By hydrothermal reaction, two highly fluorescent N and S co-doped carbon dots (N, S-CDs-A and N, S-CDs-B) were synthesized using reactive red 2 (RR2) and L-cysteine or L-methionine. The synthesized carbon dots showed maximum fluorescence at 565 nm and 615 nm with moderate intensity. The doping of S and N was found to be beneficial for the red-shift of fluorescence spectra. The carbon dots exhibited high sensitivity and selectivity towards Fe3+ and Al3+ ions, and one of them was successfully used for cell imaging.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zishan Sun, Weiying Zhou, Jiabao Luo, Jiaqi Fan, Zhan-chao Wu, Hongni Zhu, Jinqing Huang, Xinguo Zhang
Summary: In this study, silicon-doped orange-emitting carbon dots were successfully synthesized and showed potential applications in bio-imaging, fluorescent ink, etc.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Liangliang Lin, Yuan Xia, Hongyu Wen, Wentong Lu, Ziyang Li, Hujun Xu, Juan Zhou
Summary: In this work, a simple, continuous and environmentally friendly method based on microflow technique was used to synthesize carbon quantum dots (CQDs) from various bio-based precursors. The synthesis feasibility was demonstrated by preparing CQDs from milk. The optical properties, bandgap energy, and fluorescence lifetime of the CQDs were found to be closely related to the synthesis temperature. The CQDs showed high biocompatibility, could penetrate cell membranes, and exhibited bright fluorescence. The versatility of the method was further confirmed by synthesizing CQDs from watermelon juice, orange juice, and soy milk.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Xinlu Li, Tongtong Zhu, Yuwei Du, Haiyang Yan, Ruhong Yan, Wen-Fei Dong, Li Li
Summary: Beta-carotene is a natural antioxidant with important effects on human growth and immunity. N-doped carbon quantum dots (O-CDs) were prepared for intracellular and in vitro detection of beta-carotene through co-heating carbonization. O-CDs showed good linear relationship with beta-carotene and exhibited targeting of lysosomes in cell imaging.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qiaoqiao Ci, Yuanyuan Wang, Ben Wu, Emerson Coy, Jiao Jiao Li, Daoyong Jiang, Pengfei Zhang, Guocheng Wang
Summary: Most existing carbon dots emit in the visible/first near-infrared region, limiting their penetration depth in vivo. This study presents the development of Fe-doped carbon dots with NIR-II emission and high quantum yield, demonstrating their potential as effective probes for in vivo bioimaging in the NIR-II region.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Natarajan Architha, Murugesan Ragupathi, Chellappan Shobana, Thangasamy Selvankumar, Ponnuchamy Kumar, Yun Sung Lee, Ramakrishnan Kalai Selvan
Summary: Biomass-derived carbon quantum dots synthesized from Mexican Mint leaves via microwave-assisted reflux method exhibited strong fluorescence properties and high sensitivity to Fe3+ ions, allowing for the construction of logic gates and effective application in cell imaging.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zishan Sun, Yuping Zhou, Weiying Zhou, Jiabao Luo, Ruiyuan Liu, Xinguo Zhang, Liya Zhou, Qi Pang
Summary: Green-emitting carbon dots (G-CDs) were synthesized using a green hydrothermal method with betaine hydrochloride and sulfadiazine as carbon and nitrogen sources. G-CDs exhibit excellent luminescence stability and can detect Pb(ii) concentrations, making them suitable for zebrafish and cell imaging applications. The results suggest that G-CDs have potential as multifunctional probes in various biological studies.
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Mengjie Zhang, Lin Jin, Yuanyuan Zhai, Chunxia Cheng, Fei Yan, Yu Liu, Liu Liu, Yuhui Ao
Summary: A bio-based co-deposition of gallic acid and gelatin on the surface of carbon fibers significantly enhanced the interfacial shear strength and increased surface active functional groups and wettability, making it a promising approach for industrial production.
COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Physics, Applied
Weien Lai, Hao Yuan, Hongyun Fang, Yaohua Zhu, Huizhen Wu
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Pengqi Lu, Yao Wang, Hanlun Xu, Xiaoyu Wang, Nasir Ali, Jiaqi Zhu, Huizhen Wu
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sanam Attique, Nasir Ali, Shahid Ali, Rabia Khatoon, Na Li, Amir Khesro, Sajid Rauf, Shikuan Yang, Huizhen Wu
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Jiaqi Zhu, He Zhu, Hanlun Xu, Kai Li, Zhenglai Wang, Nasir Ali, Huiyong Deng, Ning Dai, Huizhen Wu
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON TERAHERTZ SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Xiaoyu Wang, Nasir Ali, Gang Bi, Yao Wang, Qibin Shen, Arash Rahimi-Iman, Huizhen Wu
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoyu Wang, Gang Bi, Nasir Ali, Yansong Chen, Huizhen Wu
Summary: The research explores the effects of strain on two types of Bi-based PVKs, showing that both tensile and compressive strains can alter crystal structures and bandgaps. This study provides important insights for the further development of lead-free PVKs, highlighting the potential of Bi-based PVKs as promising candidates.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Physics, Applied
Weien Lai, Hongyun Fang, Gen Liu, Qing Zhu, Jiaqi Zhu, Guanghua Shi, Huizhen Wu
Summary: The paper introduces a broadband, optically transparent and highly flexible multispectral beam splitter based on Ag nanowires/graphene composite film, which demonstrates excellent performance in THz reflectance, optical transmittance, and mechanical flexibility. It can improve the overall performance of THz optical systems and enable multispectral imaging in visible/infrared systems, with great potential for commercial applications.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Changyi Pan, Ziwei Yin, Hao Mou, Tingting Kang, Huiyong Deng, Huizhen Wu, Ning Dai
Summary: The field dependence of the photoresponse in BIB detectors was demonstrated to have a gain operation region between the saturation voltage of the photocurrent and the breakdown voltage of the dark current, with the photoconduction gain being several orders of magnitude larger in this region. By considering field-assisted thermal ionization and photon-assisted impact ionization processes, the gain operation mode can be well explained, allowing Ge:B BIB detectors to detect objects with temperatures as low as 10 K. Providing a theoretical basis for optimizing BIB detectors can further improve their detection performance.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Changyi Pan, Ziwei Yin, Zhiyong Song, Yao Yao, Yi Zhang, Jiaming Hao, Tingting Kang, Huiyong Deng, Huizhen Wu, Ning Dai
Summary: By utilizing near-surface processing techniques, Ge:B-blocked impurity band (BIB) far-infrared detectors were fabricated, revealing a new blocking mechanism. The barrier height can be adjusted by changing the doping concentration, reducing dark current and increasing working temperature, which is crucial for enhancing the performance of BIB detectors on outer space observation platforms.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ELECTRON DEVICES
(2021)
Article
Physics, Applied
He Zhu, Jiaqi Zhu, Weida Hu, Yunlong Xiao, Jinyong Shen, Qing Li, Kun Zhang, Ke Deng, Ting He, Huizhen Wu, Ning Li, Wei Lu
Summary: BIB detectors are the preferred choice in astronomy due to their high quantum efficiency and low dark current. The temperature-dependent mechanism that reduces extrinsic response in BIB detectors was previously unclear, but recent research has shown that an increase in negative charge density with temperature significantly affects the depletion region width, thus influencing detector performance.
APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Xiaoyu Wang, Nasir Ali, Gang Bi, Huizhen Wu
Summary: This study fabricates lead-free double perovskite Cs2BiAgBr6 film and utilizes it in a resistive switching memory device. The experimental and theoretical analyses demonstrate excellent resistive switching performances of the prepared device. High-quality Cs2BiAgBr6 film is fabricated through post-vacuum treatment and shows bipolar resistive switching behavior in the memory device.
SEMICONDUCTOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Weien Lai, Gen Liu, Hanguang Gou, Huizhen Wu, Arash Rahimi-Iman
Summary: An actively configurable coating for omnidirectional broadband terahertz anti-reflection has been developed using a polymer and graphene composite film. The coating can be tuned by near-infrared light and achieves efficient suppression of terahertz-wave reflection over a wide range of incidence angles and frequencies. The coating also improves the performance of a reflectance-tunable terahertz-wave polarization reflector by eliminating interference effects. This concept offers several advantages, including wide-angle operation, broad spectral range, tunability, and ease of fabrication, which could revolutionize anti-reflection strategies at terahertz frequencies.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Hanlun Xu, Ziyang Ren, Xinmin Xu, Huizhen Wu
Summary: Infrared detection plays a crucial role in various applications. The incompatibility of CMOS integrated circuits and photodetector fabrication process has hindered the development of Focal Plane Arrays (FPAs), which are vital devices in infrared measurement systems. In this study, a modified read-out circuit controlled by a microcontroller unit (MCU) is designed and fabricated to reduce inter-pixel interference and enhance signal outputs of FPA pixels. The practical application of the modified read-out circuit is demonstrated through obtaining real-time 2-D mid-infrared (MIR) images with improved contrast using a PbSe FPA.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INSTRUMENTATION AND MEASUREMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoyu Wang, Qibin Shen, Yansong Chen, Nasir Ali, Ziyang Ren, Gang Bi, Huizhen Wu
Summary: In this study, Sn(ii)-doped Pb-free zinc-based perovskite Cs2ZnCl4 was synthesized for the first time, exhibiting broad bright red emission attributed to self-trapped exciton (STE) emission. Experimental and theoretical investigations revealed the mechanism of STE emission and its properties at cryogenic temperatures. The findings of this work provide insights for the development of Pb-free perovskite variants in illumination applications.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoyu Wang, Kai Li, Hanlun Xu, Nasir Ali, Yao Wang, Qibin Shen, Huizhen Wu
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2020)
Article
Optics
R. B. Adamov, G. A. Melentev, I. V. Sedova, S. V. Sorokin, G. V. Klimko, I. S. Makhov, D. A. Firsov, V. A. Shalygin
Summary: This study investigates the THz luminescence in doped nanostructures with GaAs/AlGaAs quantum wells under interband optical pumping. The results show that the spatial separation of donors and acceptors can greatly enhance the integrated intensity of THz emission.
JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE
(2024)
Article
Optics
Yanru Li, Lei Zhong, Sha Jiang, Yutong Wang, Binyao Huang, Guotao Xiang, Li Li, Yongjie Wang, Chuan Jing, Xianju Zhou
Summary: In this study, a ratiometric luminescent thermometry based on dual-emission centers was developed using co-doped CaNb2O6 phosphors with Bi3+ and Pr3+. The obtained samples exhibited good thermosensitive and thermochromic characteristics, with a maximum absolute sensitivity of 0.09 K-1 @ 528 K and a maximum relative sensitivity of 2.17 % K-1 @ 453 K.
JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE
(2024)
Article
Optics
Yujing Gong, Yeqing Wang, Zhiyuan Wang, Yijian Sun, Yi Yu
Summary: Single crystals of Dy3+ single-doped and Dy3+/Tb3+ co-doped CaYAlO4 were grown and analyzed. The incorporation of Tb3+ resulted in increased absorption and emission cross sections. The fluorescence lifetimes and branching ratios of the yellow emission were affected by the presence of Tb3+. The deactivation effect of Tb3+ ions and energy transfer mechanism were also discussed.
JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE
(2024)
Article
Optics
Lu Chen, Zhuangzhuang Ma, Jian Chen, Wang Guo
Summary: This study focuses on enhancing the thermal robustness of phosphor converter materials by preparing composite ceramics of YAG:Ce combined with high-thermal-conductivity MgO. The composite ceramics showed high density and thermal conductivity at the optimum temperature of 1400℃. Stable laser-driven white light was obtained under blue laser excitation.
JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE
(2024)
Article
Optics
Yuwei Wu, Chunhui Niu, Lei Wang, Mingqing Yang, Shiyu Zhang
Summary: Er3+-doped germanate-tellurite glasses were prepared and their structure, luminescent, and temperature-sensing properties were studied. The glass exhibited large values of O2 and O6 and its luminescence intensity varied with temperature.
JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE
(2024)
Article
Optics
Kensei Ichiba, Takumi Kato, Kenichi Watanabe, Yuma Takebuchi, Daisuke Nakauchi, Noriaki Kawaguchi, Takayuki Yanagida
Summary: In this study, Eu-doped YVO4 single crystals with different concentrations were fabricated to evaluate their photoluminescence and scintillation properties. The results showed that the samples doped with Eu exhibited emission peaks due to 4f-4f transitions in PL and scintillation spectra. Based on the pulse height spectra, the light yield of the Eu-doped samples increased with increasing Eu concentration, while the afterglow level decreased.
JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE
(2024)
Article
Optics
Daiwen Xiao, Hei-Yui Kai, Anjun Huang, Menglin Song, Ka-Leung Wong, Peter A. Tanner
Summary: The emission spectra of Cs2NaEuCl6 nanoparticles synthesized by the hot injection method are explained. The dispersion of the nanoparticles in alkane solvents in the experiment allows the determination of the magnetic dipole radiative rate for the D-5(0) -F-7(1) channel in vacuum, which is in agreement with the calculated value.
JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE
(2024)
Article
Optics
Italia V. Barbosa, Geraldine Dantelle, Alain Ibanez, Lauro J. Q. Maia
Summary: The thermal response and luminescence properties of different oxide matrices were evaluated to design more accurate thermal probes. It was found that thermal probes emitting in BW-II provide better thermal sensing with higher signal-to-noise ratio. Additionally, doping Nd3+ in Y2O3 matrix maximizes luminescence intensity, making it a promising matrix for thermal sensing.
JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE
(2024)
Article
Optics
Xin Li, Yu Zhang, Hongrui Ren, Lunlong Xie, Yinsheng Di, Mengqing Han, Zhaohui Bai, Quansheng Liu, Liangliang Zhang, Jiahua Zhang
Summary: This study successfully prepared phosphor samples based on Ca3-xLuxSc2-xMgxSi3O12:Ce3+ and investigated their luminescence properties. With the increase in Lu-Mg concentration, the peak of the sample redshifted, but the thermal stability gradually decreased. The LD devices made from CLSMS:Ce3+ fluorescent materials showed a decrease in cyan-green light and an increase in red light as the Lu-Mg concentration increased.
JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE
(2024)
Article
Optics
Tim Pier, Julia Hopster, Thomas Juestel
Summary: This study investigates and reports on several samples of cerium-activated gallium-based garnet phosphors. The optimal activator concentration was found to be 1 atom-%. The size of non-emitting lanthanide ions and the molar concentration of cerium strongly influenced the crystal field splitting, which in turn shaped the excitation and emission wavelengths.
JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE
(2024)
Article
Optics
Guijie Zhao, Wei Shi, Xin Xin, Fengcai Ma, Yongqing Li
Summary: This study reveals for the first time the proton transfer pathways and changes in the photophysical properties of P-TNS with three intramolecular hydrogen bonds. The reaction mechanism and driving force for the proton transfer process are explained through analysis of potential energy surface, frontier molecular orbitals, and hydrogen bond parameters, among others.
JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE
(2024)
Article
Optics
Li He, Jinshu Huang, Zhengce An, Haozhang Huang, Yu Zhao, Kexin Zhong, Bo Zhou
Summary: In this study, we designed a NaYF4:Yb3+/Tm3+@NaYF4 core-shell nanostructure to achieve thermochromic upconversion and high thermal sensitivity. We found that the blue upconversion emission of Tm3+ decreased while the deep-red emission increased with elevating temperature. The sample also showed a gradual emission color change from blue to purplish-red, and the optimal relative sensitivity reached 2.79% K-1.
JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE
(2024)
Article
Optics
Rupesh A. Talewar
Summary: A series of Li2TiO3 phosphors doped with Mn4+ and codoped with Mn4+ and Er3+ were synthesized, which demonstrated the ability of Mn4+ ions to absorb UV-Vis photons and subsequently transfer energy to Er3+ ions, resulting in the emission of near-infrared light. These materials have the potential to enhance the absorption efficiency of Er3+-based luminescent materials.
JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE
(2024)
Article
Optics
Xingyuan Ma, Jianfeng Li
Summary: Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) with tunable photoluminescence properties have been synthesized using suitable carbon and dopant sources in an aqueous system. The synthesized CQDs exhibited blue, green, yellow, and red emissions, and solid-state luminescence was achieved through the preparation of solid-state fluorescent films and phosphors. This study provides important technical support for the future development of CQDs synthesis.
JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE
(2024)
Article
Optics
De Bin Fu, Yang Bing Xu, Yu Teng Zhang, Shan Ting Liu, Xiao Fei Yang, Sheng Hua Liu
Summary: A pair of new chiral molecules, (S)-4 and (R)-4, have been designed and synthesized by introducing valine-containing groups at symmetrical positions on the periphery of an indolo[3,2-b]carbazole unit. These molecules exhibit aggregation-induced circular dichroism (AICD) properties in DMF/water mixtures, and in a mixture with 99% water fraction, they show strong, mirror-image, blue circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) signals.
JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE
(2024)