Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yuchao Shi, Jing Li, Wenhao Cui, Yaru Peng, Yuxin Huang, Li Chen
Summary: Monodisperse In2O3: Yb3+/Er3+ upconverting nanoparticles were successfully synthesized via solvothermal method with controllable size around 31nm. The obtained UCNPs exhibit strong upconversion luminescence and fine stability with SiO2 protecting layer, making them a potential oxide upconverting material for biological applications. The UCL properties and possible energy transfer processes of In2O3: Yb3+/Ho3+ and In2O3: Yb3+/Tm3+ NPs were also investigated, showing promising results.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hongxia Guan, Yunfei Li
Summary: A series of emission-tunable Na(Y1.5Na0.5)F-6:RE3+(Dy3+, Tb3+, Eu3+, Tm3+, Ho3+) phosphors were synthesized by adjusting reaction conditions to obtain products with different morphologies. The emission color of the phosphors can be changed by adjusting the type and amount of RE3+ ions.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Schindra Kumar Ray, Bhupendra Joshi, Jin Hur
Summary: In this study, rare earth-doped α-NiMoO4 nanoparticles were successfully synthesized, and white light emission was obtained by tuning the concentrations of different dopant ions. The nanoparticles exhibited white color emission and could be potential candidates for white-light devices.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Polina A. Ryabochkina, Anna Egorysheva, Svetlana Golodukhina, Svetlana A. Khrushchalina, Alina D. Taratynova, Ivan A. Yurlov
Summary: Novel phosphors were synthesized and doped with various rare earth ions in this study, showing different emission properties influenced by the host type and the rare earth ion coordination environment. The co-doping of Eu3+, Dy3+, and Tb3+ ions resulted in a color shift in the emission, demonstrating the potential for tunable luminescent materials.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaofan Ge, Zhiying Wang, Xiaoli Bai, Hanyu Xu, Zuoling Fu
Summary: In this study, novel upconversion luminescence phosphors were developed and the intrinsic optical bistability phenomenon was observed. These phosphors exhibit excellent performance and have potential applications in optical switching devices and anti-counterfeiting technology.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Hang Liu, Mingtai Liu, Kailin Wang, Bo Wang, Xiukai Jian, Guangyao Bai, Yuhong Zhang
Summary: BaIn2O4:Yb3+/Tm3+/RE3+ (RE = Er3+, Ho3+) upconversion (UC) phosphors synthesized via sol-gel method show high UC emission efficiencies and bright emission visible to the naked eye. The luminescence intensity ratio (LIR) technology is used to study the optical temperature-sensing properties, revealing the maximum absolute sensitivity at specific temperatures based on non-thermally coupled levels. BaIn2O4:Yb3+/Tm3+/RE3+ samples exhibit excellent optical temperature-sensing properties and have potential applications in optical thermometry.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Heyan Wu, Yunhao Liang, Yue Ma, Jun Yang, Shanshan Hu
Summary: This work focuses on the synthesis of multi-color luminescence phosphors and the temperature sensitivity of AgBi(MoO4)(2):Yb3+/Er3+. AgBi(MoO4)(2)-based phosphors with uniform and spherical particles were prepared using a simple hydrothermal method, and various colored luminescence phosphors were obtained by doping Ln(3+) ions. The investigation revealed that the fluorescence intensity of AgBi(MoO4)(2):Yb3+/Er3+ decreases with increasing temperature. The absolute sensitivity of the phosphor reached a maximum value of 1.32% K-1 at 463 K, making it suitable for use as a highly sensitive FIR thermometer.
Article
Spectroscopy
Ch. Victory Devi, N. Rajmuhon Singh
Summary: Ln3+ doped BaMoO4 nanoparticles (Ln3+ = Sm3+ and Dy3+) were successfully synthesized using ethylene glycol as a solvent. The morphology of BaMoO4 was not changed by the doping of Ln3+ ions, as confirmed by SEM analysis. Under UV excitation, the doped BaMoO4 exhibited strong orange-red and greenish-yellow emissions, which could have applications in biological assays and fluorescence labeling. Overall, the importance of this study is rated at 8 out of 10.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Jingyu Feng, Zuoling Fu, Zhiying Wang, Hanyu Xu
Summary: In this study, three multimodal optical thermometers were designed using doped phosphors BaLu2Si3O10: Er3+/Ho3+/Nd3+ and Yb3+. Two visible two-mode optical thermometers were established based on the thermo-response of green and red emissions, while a near-infrared multimodal optical thermometer was proposed using the continuous luminescence thermal enhancement. The integration of multiple independent optical addressed temperature readout modes provides a diversified approach to the design of highly sensitive optical thermometers.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Correction
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Heyan Wu, Yunhao Liang, Yue Ma, Jun Yang, Shanshan Hu
Summary: This paper investigates the up-conversion luminescence properties and temperature sensitivity of AgBi(MoO4)2 phosphors. The results of this study are of significant importance for applications in temperature sensors and optoelectronic displays.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
O. Madkhali, Umit H. Kaynar, Y. Alajlani, M. B. Coban, J. Garcia Guinea, M. Ayvacikli, J. F. Pierson, N. Can
Summary: GdAl3(BO3)4:Dy3+, Sm3+, Eu3+, and Tb3+ samples were successfully prepared via a sol-gel combustion method. The XRD analysis confirmed the formation of the desired GAB host with rhombohedral structures. FTIR analyses detected B -O stretching, B -O -B bending, Al -O bonds, and Gd -O bonds in the phosphor samples. EDS analysis showed successful doping of Sm, Eu, Dy, and Tb into GdAl3(BO3)4. The luminescence properties of rare earth ion-doped GdAl3(BO3)4 samples were analyzed, revealing optimal doping concentrations and critical distances for each ion.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Karolina Kowalska, Marta Kuwik, Joanna Pisarska, Wojciech A. Pisarski
Summary: This study fabricated multicomponent TiO2-modified germanate glasses co-doped with Yb3+/Ln(3+) (Ln = Pr, Er, Tm, Ho) and demonstrated that the addition of TiO2 significantly enhanced the near-infrared luminescence bands of the glass system. The findings suggest promising applications in optical communications.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Enrico Cavalli, Eugenio Damiano, Mauro Tonelli
Summary: This paper systematically investigates the spectroscopic properties of YPO4 crystals activated with Ho3+, Er3+ or Tm3+ to gather preliminary device potential information. Relevant information on radiative properties is obtained through Judd-Ofelt analysis of polarized absorption spectra in the UV-vis-NIR region at room temperature. Polarized emission spectra are measured at 77 and 300 K in the visible and NIR regions upon laser excitation, identifying and characterizing transitions of major interest for applications. Decay profiles of the main emission manifolds at room temperature provide information about non-radiative processes in the crystals. Stimulated emission cross sections are estimated for NIR laser transitions, suggesting these compounds are suitable active media for laser operation.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Hanyu Xu, Mengmeng Dai, Kejie Li, Aijun Li, Tianqi Sheng, Zuoling Fu
Summary: Luminescence intensity ratio (LIR) thermometry was established in Cs-based fluorides based on distinct up-conversion luminescence centers. By comparing the luminescence intensity of different up-conversion emission ions, the most suitable ion for the perovskite-like Cs3YF6 material was determined. Among the samples, Er-doped Cs3YF6 showed the best performance with a relative sensitivity of 0.96% K-1 according to the LIR fitting findings. However, the absolute sensitivity of Cs3YF6: Yb, Tm was extremely high, suggesting that it is not reliable in the LIR temperature evaluation system due to the temperature resolution.
ACS APPLIED ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Optics
Javaid A. Wani, Bhushan P. Kore, K. Dabre, S. J. Dhoble, Vibha Chopra
Summary: This study synthesized rare earth doped phosphors and characterized their spectroscopic properties using various analytical techniques. The results suggest potential applications of these phosphors in solid-state lighting, white light emitting LEDs, and other display applications.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huijie Liu, Jiatai Gu, Ye Liu, Lei Yang, Liming Wang, Jianyong Yu, Xiaohong Qin
Summary: Janus electrospinning nanofiber membranes with improved durability and sustainability, as well as self-healing and reconfiguration abilities, have been successfully fabricated using dynamic Diels-Alder (DA) bond. This work presents promising new design principles and materials for interfacial solar seawater desalination.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Kouqin Chen, Liming Wang, Lihui Xu, Hong Pan, Huimin Hao, Fangyin Guo
Summary: In this study, peanut shell powder was used as the raw material for extracting cellulose nanofibrils. The nano-cellulose superhydrophobic aerogel was prepared and coated on cotton fabric, resulting in improved water repellency and self-cleaning performance.
JOURNAL OF POROUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Liming Wang, Xinyang He, Yunna Hao, Maorong Zheng, Rongwu Wang, Jianyong Yu, Xiaohong Qin
Summary: This study designs highly aligned organic/inorganic hybrid nanofiber films through electrospinning technology and surface coating methods. These films exhibit excellent stretchability and thermoelectric performance, and have potential applications in wearable electronics and thermoelectric power generation. The aligned structure enhances carrier transportation, leading to a sevenfold increase in power factor. In addition, novel radiative-cooling photothermal-heating electrodes and orthogonal stacking technique are used to fabricate strain sensors that can distinguish the complex motion of human joints.
SCIENCE CHINA-MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaopei Wu, Jinsheng Lai, Kexin Yang, Yunxia Xue, Jinxi Liao, Liming Wang, Jian-song Sun, Jing Hu, Jian Yin, Qingju Zhang
Summary: Proteus species, particularly Proteus mirabilis and Proteus vulgaris, are zoonotic pathogens that pose a public health risk. Due to their antibiotic resistance, the development of vaccines against these pathogens is urgently needed. In this study, we successfully synthesized the common O-antigen of Proteus mirabilis OE and Proteus vulgaris TG 103, which contain challenging 1,2-cis-glycosidic bonds. The synthetic fragments were tested with immunized rabbit sera and showed strong binding with IgG antibodies, indicating their potential for further investigation in synthetic carbohydrate-based vaccine development.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiantian Zhang, Wei Xu, Liming Wang, Zhaoqiang Zheng, Fucai Liu, Peng Yu, Guowei Yang
Summary: Band engineering can effectively tune the properties of materials, leading to improved performance. In this study, the first two-dimensional quaternary quantum dots (CIPS) were successfully fabricated using the lithium intercalation method. By forming lithium-induced phosphorus and sulfur vacancies, the band structure of CIPS was tuned, resulting in stronger optical absorbance and higher conductivity. The CIPS quantum dots exhibited outstanding optoelectronic performances in broadband photodetection, retaining excellent photoresponse on flexible substrates and in imaging applications.
CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Fengqiang Liu, Liming Wang, Lihui Xu, Hong Pan, Ding Fan
Summary: Hollow spherical nanoTiO2/Cu2O composites were prepared using hydrothermal and precipitation methods, and their properties were characterized and evaluated. The results showed that TiO2 loading improved the adsorption and photocatalytic performance of Cu2O, indicating its potential for photocatalytic treatment of waste liquids.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Liming Wang, Licen Li, Bingzhe Wang, Jun Wu, Yupeng Liu, Enshan Liu, Huiqi Zhang, Bohan Zhang, Guichuan Xing, Qinglin Li, Zikang Tang, Chuxia Deng, Songnan Qu
Summary: A facile method using L-arginine-functionalized carbon dots (L-Arg@CDots) to suppress lipogenesis and obesity is reported. The L-Arg@CDots form stronger bonds than D-arginine and lysine with L-Arg in water, and they offer a high photoluminescence quantum yield of 23.6% in the red wavelength region.
Article
Biophysics
Yuanyuan Hu, Xinguang Zhou, Liming Wang, Jinyu Gu, Yingchun Zuo, Li Zhao, Wenwen Lu, Yanyan Yu
Summary: A glucose entrapped liposome-based portable aptasensor was developed to recognize and interact with soluble A beta oligomers (A beta O) in Alzheimer's disease. The aptasensor and a magnetic nanocomposite were combined to form a complex, which released encapsulated glucose upon the addition of TritonX-100 and measured using a personal glucose meter. This electrochemical strategy showed high sensitivity and accuracy in detecting A beta O and was successfully applied to analyze A beta O in transgenic AD mice.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiankai Pan, Suyun Yu, Jiaxi Zhang, Longhai Zhang, Liming Wang, Huiyu Song, Li Du, Shijun Liao, Zhiming Cui
Summary: A solid-phase seed-mediated diffusion strategy has been developed for the controllable synthesis of ordered L10-PtM nanoparticles. This approach eliminates the need for energy-consuming filtering and washing procedures, making it highly promising for large-scale production.
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Textiles
Kangkang Wang, Qingliang Luo, Zongwen Wang, Liming Wang, Rongwu Wang, Xiaohong Qin
Summary: In the era of double carbon, green short process preparation of denim textiles is becoming popular. A high-concentration indigo single box dyeing method based on N-2 protection was studied to improve dye utilization and energy efficiency. The proposed technique exhibited better dye utilization, excellent color fastness, and more biodegradable dyeing wastewater, indicating its potential for industrial application.
TEXTILE RESEARCH JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiaxi Zhang, Jiamin Liu, Longhai Zhang, Jun Ke, Chengzhi Zhong, Yuanhua Tu, Liming Wang, Huiyu Song, Li Du, Zhengguo Zhang, Zhiming Cui
Summary: Ni/Co-based antiperovskite nitrides, with good electrical conductivity, are being explored as alternatives to Ir/Ru-based catalysts and metal-oxide-based materials for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). However, their intrinsic activities for OER are insufficient. In this study, a preactivation strategy of modifying antiperovskite nitrides with Fe3+ at the surface is demonstrated, resulting in significant enhancements in OER activity. This work provides a general approach for improving the OER activity of conductive nitride-based electrocatalysts.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Wenjin Huang, Jinchan Yang, Chenghao Zhang, Weijie Zhou, Zhihao Li, Guojie Zhang, Liming Wang
Summary: We report a liquid-like polysiloxane coating with tunable thicknesses through base-catalyzed hydrolysis and polycondensation. The coating shows negligible contact-angle hysteresis to both water and low-surface-tension oils and can be applied on different types of substrates. It also exhibits high thermal and hydrolytic durability, excellent antifouling properties, low friction coefficient, and self-healing ability after chemical damage. This easy and versatile method has great potential for practical applications.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yunna Hao, Qiuyang Yan, Huijie Liu, Xinyang He, Peihua Zhang, Xiaohong Qin, Ranran Wang, Jing Sun, Liming Wang, Yin Cheng
Summary: This study reports a scalable fabrication strategy for a bioinspired electronic skin (SPRABE-skin) with a multi-layered architecture that integrates softness, self-protection, self-adhesion, breathability, and multi-signal sensing. The SPRABE-skin demonstrates tissue-like softness, stretchability, good water vapor permeability, and self-protection against adverse loading events. It also features a highly adhesive electrode-skin interface for improved signal acquisition and a strain sensing layer with ultra-high sensitivity in a wide range. Additionally, a human-centered healthcare system based on SPRABE-skin enables wireless, long-duration, and dynamic monitoring of electrocardiograph (ECG) and running activities.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiang Zhou, Liming Wang, Fuyi Zhang, Yufen Zhao
Summary: Heteroaryl diketoalkynyl C-glycoside and dialkynyl di-C-glycoside analogues were synthesized through successive coupling of heteroaromatics, oxalyl chloride and terminal sugar alkynes in one pot. The three-component coupling reaction catalyzed by CuI gave heteroaryl diketoalkynyl C-glycosides. The same three-component coupling in the presence of n-BuLi produced dialkynyl di-C-glycosides, and the corresponding esters of dialkynyl di-C-glycosides were obtained with a 1:1 molar ratio of heteroaromatics to terminal sugar alkynes. The method showed good yields and was suitable for different heteroaromatics and terminal sugar alkynes.
CARBOHYDRATE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Panpan Song, Xiaoqing Han, Xiumin Li, Yalin Cong, Yunyun Wu, Jiao Yan, Yanjing Wang, Xingbo Wang, Zhengzhi Mu, Liming Wang, Xi Li, Haiyuan Zhang
Summary: Induction of immunogenic cell death (ICD) by hyperthermia is a promising strategy for tumor immunotherapy. However, it can lead to an immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment, reducing its effectiveness. In this study, a bacteria-nanomaterial hybrid system was developed to modulate the tumor immune microenvironment and improve tumor immunotherapy.
MATERIALS HORIZONS
(2023)
