Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hao Li, Esmaeil Heydari, Yinyan Li, Hui Xu, Shiqing Xu, Liang Chen, Gongxun Bai
Summary: Due to its high reliability and accuracy, the ratiometric luminescent thermometer provides non-contact and fast temperature measurements. By modifying the type of doped ions and excitation light source, nanomaterials doped with lanthanide ions achieve multi-mode luminescence and temperature measurement. The better penetration of NIR photons facilitates bio-imaging and replaces thermal vision cameras for photothermal imaging.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lukasz Marciniak, Wojciech Michal Piotrowski, Marek Drozd, Vasyl Kinzhybalo, Artur Bednarkiewicz, Miroslav Dramicanin
Summary: Current luminescent thermometers rely on temperature-dependent processes, but suffer from insufficient brightness at high temperatures. Luminescent nano-thermometry based on continuous phase transitions offers a potential alternative approach.
ADVANCED OPTICAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
K. Elzbieciak-Piecka, M. Sojka, F. Tian, J. Li, E. Zych, L. Marciniak
Summary: The influence of material morphology on the thermometric properties of luminescent thermometers has been investigated. It was found that optical ceramics exhibit higher relative sensitivity at cryogenic temperatures compared to microcrystals and nanocrystals. This study provides insights for designing thermometers with improved sensitivity by changing the morphology of phosphor materials.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yi Han, Xiujian Zhao, Alberto Vomiero, Xiao Gong, Haiguang Zhao
Summary: Luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs) are large-scale sunlight collectors with low-cost and semi-transparency, showing great potential for building integrated photovoltaics. Red-emitting C-dots produced by low-cost and environmentally-friendly precursors have high quantum yield and are promising for environmentally compatible LSCs.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Thomas P. van Swieten, Dechao Yu, Ting Yu, Sander J. W. Vonk, Markus Suta, Qinyuan Zhang, Andries Meijerink, Freddy T. Rabouw
Summary: The use of Ho3+-based thermometers allows for reliable temperature measurements over a wide temperature range, with bright green and red luminescence properties showing strong dependence on temperature and Ho3+ concentration. The model predicts the output spectrum at different temperatures and concentrations, helping determine the optimum Ho3+ concentration for measurements in any temperature range of interest.
ADVANCED OPTICAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Optics
Xinguo Zhang, Xin Chen, Cai Zhou, Jiaqi Fan, Weiying Zhou, Qi Pang, Liya Zhou, Yunrui Hu
Summary: A series of Ce3+ doped NaSrY(BO3)(2) phosphors were successfully synthesized via solid-state reaction method. The XRD analysis confirmed the formation of high-purity and well-crystallized samples of NaSrY1-xCex(BO3)(2) (x = 0-0.12). The structural analysis revealed the incorporation of Ce3+ into the host structure by substituting the YO6 octahedron. Under 340 nm excitation, the NaSrY(BO3)(2): Ce3+ phosphors exhibited a broad blue emission band centered at 420 nm at room temperature. The optimized Ce3+ concentration was found to be 3.0 mol% and the emission mechanism was attributed to electric multipolar interaction. The emission intensity of the phosphors showed a reversible decrease with increasing temperature, with a linear quenching tendency in the temperature range of 293-473 K. The prepared NaSrY(BO3)(2): Ce3+ phosphor showed potential application as a luminescent thermometer.
JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE
(2022)
Article
Optics
Hanyu Xu, Zuoling Fu, Yanling Wei
Summary: This work discusses the method to solve the deliquescence of Cs3ErF6 and its excellent temperature measurement performance. The soaking experiment found that water has irreversible damage to the crystallinity of Cs3ErF6, and successful isolation of Cs3ErF6 from vapor deliquescence was achieved through silicon rubber sheet encapsulation. Temperature-dependent spectra were obtained by heating samples to remove moisture, and two luminescent intensity ratio (LIR) temperature sensing modes were designed based on the spectral results. This study focuses on the deliquescence effect of Cs3ErF6 and the feasibility of silicone rubber encapsulation, and designs a dual-mode LIR thermometer for different situations.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yuanbo Yang, Panlai Li, Zixuan Zhang, Zhijun Wang, Hao Suo, Rongxiang Zhang, Leipeng Li
Summary: In recent years, the exploration of novel optical thermometers, specifically focusing on luminescence intensity ratio (LIR) thermometry, has gained significant attention due to its strong anti-interference ability. Instead of relying solely on dopant, a new LIR optical thermometry is proposed by combining the luminescence from the calcium tungstate host and the photoexcited emission from Er3+. The ratio between the two emissions is used to indicate temperature, with a maximum relative sensitivity of 4.67% K-1 at room temperature. Additionally, the influence of spectral overlap and deconvolution on the performance of LIR thermometry is also examined.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Guotao Xiang, Zhen Liu, Menglin Yang, Yongxi Ding, Lu Yao, Yongjie Wang, Xianju Zhou, Li Li, Li Ma, Xiaojun Wang, Jiahua Zhang
Summary: The development of photothermal therapy (PTT) agents that can self-respond to temperature and work in deep tissues is urgently needed for noninvasive cancer treatment. In this study, a nanocomposite material called hexagonal phase NaLuF4:Yb3+/Nd3+@SiO2@Cu2S is successfully created to meet these demands. The prepared nanocrystals (NCs) exhibit excellent photothermal conversion capacity and ultrasensitive temperature sensing properties, enabling optical thermometry using the fluorescence intensity ratio of Nd3+ ions. The adsorption of Cu2S NCs on the surface of NaLuF4:Yb3+/Nd3+@SiO2 provides the necessary light-to-heat conversion capacity, making it a promising candidate for deep tissue therapy.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Teng Zhang, Youru Bai, Shaohuan Feng, Qifan Xue, Xiaotian Hu, Xueqing Xu, Heyuan Liu, Yuriy N. Luponosov, Muhammad Bilal Khan Niazi, Xiyou Li
Summary: This study reports the synthesis of well-dispersed highly emitting perovskite emitters through the surfactant-assisted ball-milling method. The emitting peaks and colour purity of the synthesized perovskite emitters can be effectively controlled through additive functionalization and precursor engineering.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Teng Zhang, Youru Bai, Shaohuan Feng, Qifan Xue, Xiaotian Hu, Xueqing Xu, Heyuan Liu, Yuriy N. Luponosov, Muhammad Bilal Khan Niazi, Xiyou Li
Summary: We synthesized well-dispersed and highly emitting perovskite emitters using the surfactant-assisted ball-milling method, and their emitting peaks and color purity can be effectively tuned through additive functionalization and precursor engineering.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yi Wang, Jack Howley, Erica N. N. Faria, Chen Huang, Sadie Carter-Searjeant, Simon Fairclough, Angus Kirkland, Jason J. J. Davis, Falak Naz, Muhammad Tariq Sajjad, Jose M. M. Goicoechea, Mark Green
Summary: We present a new synthetic method to prepare high-quality InP-based quantum dots (QDs) with tuneable emission, by using a solid, air- and moisture-tolerant primary phosphine as a group-V precursor. This method offers a significantly simpler synthetic pathway compared to the current state-of-the-art precursors used in phosphide quantum dot synthesis, which are volatile, dangerous, and sensitive to air, such as P(Si(CH3)(3))(3).
NANOSCALE HORIZONS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Wenming Wang, Liang Li, Hongmei Chen, Xiantao Wei, Juanying Jia, Yan Pan, Yong Li
Summary: In this study, Yb3+/Er3+ co-doped YOF glass ceramics were prepared and their luminescence and temperature sensing properties were investigated under 980 nm excitation. The fluorescence intensity ratio (FIR) of the thermal couple energy level (TCEL) and non-thermal couple energy level (NTCEL) was used to evaluate the temperature sensing sensitivity. The increase in pump power resulted in a decrease in relative sensitivity (SR) due to the thermal effect and increased rate of energy transfer and non-radiative relaxation process between dopants and host. The maximum relative sensitivity of this sample reached 1.59 x 10-2 K-1 at 310 K with a pump power of 0.2 W, indicating the prospective application of this glass ceramic in optical thermometry.
Article
Optics
B. Dulani Dhanapala, Hashini N. Munasinghe, Federico A. Rabuffetti
Summary: In this study, CaFCl:Yb,Er upconverting nanocrystals were synthesized through solution-phase thermolysis and their temperature-dependent luminescence was investigated in the range of 150-450 K. The nanocrystals showed potential for optical temperature sensing, with green emissions and luminescence decays from Er3+ levels analyzed for this purpose.
JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jun Choi, Kyungkon Kim, Sung-Jin Kim
Summary: Luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs) are solar light-harvesting devices that focus light on photovoltaic cells to generate electricity. Research has shown that using zinc-doped quantum dots as energy transferring donors can significantly improve the performance of LSCs.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Optics
Maja Szymczak, Marcin Runowski, Victor Lavin, Lukasz Marciniak
Summary: This paper compares the manometric performance of two ratiometric approaches in the material based on the luminescence of Cr3+ ions and finds that the second approach provides completely temperature-invariant pressure measurement with a sensitivity of 9.8% GPa(-1). The results indicate that the MgO:Cr3+ nanoparticles are a highly reliable and sensitive candidate for a new luminescent manometer.
LASER & PHOTONICS REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Wojciech M. Piotrowski, Riccardo Marin, Maja Szymczak, Emma Martin Rodriguez, Dirk H. Ortgies, Paloma Rodriguez-Sevilla, Miroslav D. Dramicanin, Daniel Jaque, Lukasz Marciniak
Summary: Lifetime-based luminescence thermometry enables accurate deep-tissue monitoring of temperature changes, but short lifetimes and poor brightness limit its performance. A solution to these limitations is the design and optimization of luminescent nanothermometers co-doped with transition metal and lanthanide ions, which exhibit strong near-infrared emission and long temperature-dependent photoluminescence lifetime. These nanothermometers, combined with a custom-made instrument, allow for obtaining 2D thermal maps for deep-tissue thermal mapping. This study provides foundations for the deployment of lifetime-based thermometry for accurate deep-tissue temperature monitoring.
ADVANCED OPTICAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
M. Szymczak, M. Runowski, M. G. Brik, L. Marciniak
Summary: In this study, a super-sensitive and temperature-invariant near infrared (NIR) emitting luminescent manometer based on LiScGeO4:Cr3+ was developed. It exhibits a linear spectral shift with the highest rate reported to date, making it highly sensitive for pressure measurement. Its application in non-transparent systems and its elimination of spectral overlapping issues in high-pressure luminescence experiments make it of great importance.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
W. M. Piotrowski, K. Kniec-Stec, M. Suta, B. Bogielski, B. Pozniak, L. Marciniak
Summary: A new biocompatible thermometer CaGa4O7:0.01 % Mn2+, 0.05 % Cr3+ is proposed in this study to overcome the limitation of luminescence thermal quenching in high-resolution luminescent thermometers above 400 K. The thermal enhancement of Mn2+-based emission enables a high signal-to-noise ratio at temperatures above 520 K, making it suitable for ratiometric temperature readout and thermal imaging.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
K. Maciejewska, A. Pasciak, M. Szalkowski, M. Ptak, A. Bednarkiewicz, L. Marciniak
Summary: By carefully designing the composition and architecture of nanomaterials, modern functional nanomaterials can possess enhanced properties and multifunctional capabilities. This study presents YPO4:Cr3+ nanoparticles and evaluates their photothermal performance based on the concentration of Cr3+ ions. The results show that despite a low light-to-heat conversion efficiency of only 15%, CrPO4 exhibits a significantly higher temperature increase compared to NaNdF4 nanoparticles when optically excited, indicating its high application potential. An experiment involving dynamic photo-thermo-polymerization of MMA for 3D printing demonstrates the practicality of these photothermal agents.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
W. M. Piotrowski, K. Maciejewska, L. Marciniak
Summary: Codoping with Cr3+ ions enhances the luminescence sensitivity of Ln3+ and the intensity of Ln3+-based luminescent thermometers. However, achieving predictable performance in such thermometers requires understanding the correlation between the host material and thermometric parameters. This study demonstrates the dependence of relative sensitivity enhancement and thermal quenching temperature on the strength of the crystal field interacting with Cr3+ ions. The research presented offers versatility in developing optical temperature sensors with predefined parameters.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Rafael Lima Oliveira, Karolina A. Ledwa, Olga Chernyayeva, Sebastian Praetz, Christopher Schlesiger, Leszek Kepinski
Summary: A group of doped carbon materials were synthesized using starch as a carbon precursor, and ceria nanoparticles were embedded in these carbon structures to serve as catalysts for imine formation via oxidative coupling. The control of ceria nanoparticle size, presence of Ce3+ cations, and disorder in the ceria nanoparticle structure caused by support-ceria interaction led to an increase in oxygen vacancies and improved catalytic performance.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mateusz Pieprz, Wojciech Piotrowski, Przemyslaw Wozny, Marcin Runowski, Lukasz Marciniak
Summary: This study demonstrates a lifetime-based luminescence pressure sensor with remote and temperature-independent pressure sensing capabilities. It achieves high sensitivity and operates in multiple modes.
ADVANCED OPTICAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Maja Szymczak, Peng Du, Marcin Runowski, Przemyslaw Wozny, Junpeng Xue, Teng Zheng, Lukasz Marciniak
Summary: Ce3+-doped La6Sr4(SiO4)(6)F-2 phosphors with multicolor emissions are developed, exhibiting high relative sensitivity and visual pressure sensing capability.
ADVANCED OPTICAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
M. Pieprz, M. Runowski, P. Wozny, J. Xue, L. Marciniak
Summary: Luminescent manometry allows remote pressure readout with high resolution. In this study, a new approach utilizing the luminescence kinetics of Mn4+ ions in SrGdAlO4 is presented for remote pressure sensing. The unique feature of this method is the pressure-induced prolongation of the lifetime of Mn4+ ions, resulting from changes in the Mn4+-O2- bond covalency. By taking advantage of this effect, a luminescent manometer with a maximum relative sensitivity of 7.85%/GPa and sensitivities above 5%/GPa in the pressure range of 1-7.6 GPa was developed. Furthermore, the measurement was temperature invariant in the range of 260-365 K, with a manometric factor of 134.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
W. M. Piotrowski, R. Marin, M. Szymczak, E. Martin Rodriguez, D. H. Ortgies, P. Rodriguez-Sevilla, P. Bolek, M. D. Dramicanin, D. Jaque, L. Marciniak
Summary: Near-infrared (NIR) luminescence thermometry is a reliable method for remote thermal sensing and imaging. Lanthanide (Ln(3+))-based nanophosphors are commonly used as NIR nanothermometers, but the combination of Ln(3+) with transition metal (TM) ions can enhance the sensitivity of the thermometric approach. However, there are few examples of luminescence nanothermometers combining both TM and Ln(3+), leaving room for further exploration of these systems.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
K. Elzbieciak-Piecka, W. M. Piotrowski, M. D. Dramicanin, L. Marciniak
Summary: This study introduces a new thermal history phosphor based on the luminescence of Eu3+ ions in LaVO4, which meets the requirements of high sensitivity and consistent readout for reliable thermal history determination with high temperature resolution. It is demonstrated that raising the annealing temperature induces a structural phase transition from a low-temperature tetragonal phase to a high-temperature single-stranded phase. The change in the local point symmetry of the crystallographic site occupied by Eu3+ ions results in a significant decrease in the emission intensity ratio, enabling the development of a ratiometric thermal history phosphor with a relative sensitivity of 0.38% ?(-1) at 800 ℃. Its potential for thermal history readout has been proven in a proof-of-concept experiment.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qifeng Zeng, Marcin Runowski, Junpeng Xue, Laihui Luo, Lukasz Marciniak, Victor Lavin, Peng Du
Summary: By developing Mn2+-activated red-emitting phosphors, the low sensitivity of luminescent manometers has been addressed. The designed phosphors exhibit excellent pressure sensing performances, with high sensitivity and ultra-high sensitivity. The thermal and structural stability of the phosphors have also been studied and confirmed.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Malgorzata Sojka, Wojciech Piotrowski, Lukasz Marciniak, Eugeniusz Zych
Summary: The employment of phosphors in luminescence thermometry is a pivotal development in the field. Developing an optical thermometer capable of functioning across an extensive temperature range with reasonable thermal sensitivity is a paramount predicament. This study explores the combination of two dopants, Pr3+ and Tb3+, to enhance the temperature readout range and achieve high relative thermal sensitivity.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Wojciech M. Piotrowski, Maja Szymczak, Emma Martin Rodriguez, Riccardo Marin, Marta Henklewska, Blazej Pozniak, Miroslav Dramicanin, Lukasz Marciniak
Summary: The increasing popularity of luminescent nanothermometry in recent years is due to its potential application in biomedicine. This study introduces a biocompatible bimodal luminescent thermometer that operates in ratiometric and luminescence lifetime modes, offering high sensitivity and low cytotoxicity, making it suitable for bioapplications.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2024)
