White light illumination is essential in daily life,however,the substantial amount of blue light it contains can damage human eyes.Therefore,it is important to block this high-energy blue light to protect visual healt...White light illumination is essential in daily life,however,the substantial amount of blue light it contains can damage human eyes.Therefore,it is important to block this high-energy blue light to protect visual health.In this study,yellow-emitting carbon dots(CDs)with a quantum yield exceeding 94%were synthesized using citric acid and urea.These CDs effectively absorb blue light.By incorporating them into polystyrene,multiple films termed CDs-based blue light blocking films(CBFs)were developed,each offering different levels of blue light absorption.These CBFs exhibited excellent transparency and efficient blue light filtering capabilities.This study highlights the potential of high quantum yield CDs,which specifically absorb blue light,as foundational materials for developing light-blocking solutions against highenergy short-wavelength light.展开更多
The exploitation of a highly selective and sensitive probe to detect both cancer marker and metal ion is of great importance.In this work,the "one stone two bird" agent of 1,10-phenanthroline(phen) is design...The exploitation of a highly selective and sensitive probe to detect both cancer marker and metal ion is of great importance.In this work,the "one stone two bird" agent of 1,10-phenanthroline(phen) is designed to disrupt the polymeric lanthanide MOFs(LnMOFs,[Ln(CHO_(2))_(3)]n,Ln=Tb,la;Eu,1 b,CHO_(2)=formic acid) {[Ln(CHO_(2))_(4)·(C_(2) H_(8) N)]n,Ln=Y,2 a;Gd,2 b;Dy,2 c,C_(2)H_(8) N=dimethylamine}) into a soluble mononuclear species [Ln(phen)_(2)(NO_(3))_(3),Ln=Tb,3 a;Eu,3 b] as well as to provide an antenna for efficient photons absorption,resulting in an ultra-high luminescence quantum yield(QY,90%) europium complex.The luminescence QY is among the highest record of monomeric(zero-dimensional) lanthanide complexes.Furthermore,mononuclear Tb3+complex(3 a) functions as a multiplex sensor towards both Fe^(2+)and cancer marker of 5-hydroxyindole-3-acetic acid(5-HIAA).Importantly,the limit of detection(LOD)for sensing 5-HIAA is an ultra-sensitive value of 1 × 10 s mol/L,which is even lower than that necessary for the early diagnosis of carcinoid tumors.More interestingly,sensing results in simulated urine reveals that 3 a has potential application for early diagnosis in the clinic.展开更多
The major cytotoxic agent with most current photosensitizers used in photodynamic therapy(PDT)is widely believed to be singlet oxygen(^(1)O_(2)).Determination of the ^(1)O_(2) quantum yields for porphyrin-based photos...The major cytotoxic agent with most current photosensitizers used in photodynamic therapy(PDT)is widely believed to be singlet oxygen(^(1)O_(2)).Determination of the ^(1)O_(2) quantum yields for porphyrin-based photosensitizers,including hematoporphyrin derivative(HiPorfin),hematoporphyrin monomethyl ether(HMME)and photocarcinorin(PsD-007)in air-saturated dimethylformamide(DMF)solutions were performed by the direct measurement of their near-infrared luminescence.In addition,^(1)O_(2) quencher sodium azide was employed to confirm the ^(1)O_(2) generation from the investigated photosensitizers.The maximal ^(1)O_(2) luminescence occurs at about 1280 nm with full width at half maximum of 30 nm.The ^(1)O_(2) quantum yields were found to be 0.61±0.03,0.60±0.02 and 0.59±0.03 for HiPorfin,HMME and PsD-007,respectively.These results provide that these porphyrin-based photosensitizers produce ^(1)O_(2) under irradiation,which is of significance for the study of their photodynamic action in PDT.展开更多
A series of Tb^3+ mono-doped and Ce^3+-Tb^3+ co-doped Sr3Gd2(Si3O9)2 phosphors with high thermal stability and quantum yields were successfully prepared via the solid state reaction. The as-prepared Sr3Gd2(Si3O9)2:Tb^...A series of Tb^3+ mono-doped and Ce^3+-Tb^3+ co-doped Sr3Gd2(Si3O9)2 phosphors with high thermal stability and quantum yields were successfully prepared via the solid state reaction. The as-prepared Sr3Gd2(Si3O9)2:Tb^3+ samples showed broad excitation spectrum from 250 to 400 nm and presented characteristic emission transitions ^5D4→^7FJ(J=6, 5, 4, 3) of Tb^3+ under 313 nm excitation, which were located at about 488, 541, 584 and 620 nm. The emission intensities of Tb^3+ rose steadily in Sr3Gd2(Si3O9)2 host with the increase of Tb^3+ concentration even though Gd^3+ ions were completely replaced by Tb^3+ ions. The Ce^3+ ion as a sensitizer could efficiently improve the performance of Tb^3+ ion. First, with Ce^3+ co-doping, the excitation spectrum of Tb^3+ monitored at 541 nm showed a similar band that responds to the violet emission of Ce^3+ monitored at 416 nm. Second, the quantum yields of Sr3Gd2(Si3O9)2:Tb^3+ phosphors could be enhanced from 26.6% to 80.2% by co-doping Ce^3+. Finally, the co-doping of Ce^3+ was also effective to improve the thermal stability of Sr3Gd2(Si3O9)2:Tb^3+. As the temperature rose to 150 oC, the emission intensity of Tb^3+ remained at about 83.6% of that measured at room temperature, which was better than the commercial YAG:Ce phosphor in terms of their thermal quenching properties. These results indicated that the as-prepared Sr3Gd2(Si3O9)2:Tb^3+,Ce^3+ samples could be used as green emission phosphors for possible applications in near ultraviolet based WLEDs.展开更多
Long-emission carbon dots(CDs) is triggering immense enthusiasm on account of their intrinsic merits of high chemical stability and excellent optical properties.In this study,a facile and rapid approach was developed ...Long-emission carbon dots(CDs) is triggering immense enthusiasm on account of their intrinsic merits of high chemical stability and excellent optical properties.In this study,a facile and rapid approach was developed for the preparation of barium-doped carbon dots(Ba-CDs) with yellow fluo rescence emission and high quantum yields.Surface chemistry and the chemical architecture of the Ba-CDs was revealed under various spectroscopic methods.This work provides more insights into the effects of charge transfer caused by Ba heteroatoms,which is considered as the most challenging step in the investigation on luminescence mechanism.Remarkably,the prepared Ba-CDs were successfully applied as fluorescent probes in the detection of trace water in organic solvents(ethanol,isopropanol,acetone,tetrahydrofuran).Comparing with traditional fluorescent probes for water detection in organic solvents,Ba-CDs detection provides a more sensitive,much faster and more economical approach.展开更多
The luminescent properties of two Eu3＋ compounds based on quinoline-2-car- boxylic acid （Hqc）, [Na2Eu2（qc）6（CH3COO）2（H2O）4].2DMF （1） and [Eu2（qc）6（H2O）6].3H2O （2）, as well as their syntheses and struc...The luminescent properties of two Eu3＋ compounds based on quinoline-2-car- boxylic acid （Hqc）, [Na2Eu2（qc）6（CH3COO）2（H2O）4].2DMF （1） and [Eu2（qc）6（H2O）6].3H2O （2）, as well as their syntheses and structures are reported. Both compounds are formed by slow evaporation at room temperature and exhibit zero dimensional dinuclear structures. It is worth mentioning that a 4.5-fold enhancement in luminescent quantum yield is achieved by reducing the nonradiative deactivation, through which the quantum yield increases remarkably to 67.62% for 1 compared with 12.18% for 2.展开更多
Gdo.9xRxEUo.lOOH （R=Y, La） crystals were synthesized by a flux method using a mixture of NaOH and KOH as the flux. X-ray diffraction data were well refined using the Rietveld method assuming that the crystals had a ...Gdo.9xRxEUo.lOOH （R=Y, La） crystals were synthesized by a flux method using a mixture of NaOH and KOH as the flux. X-ray diffraction data were well refined using the Rietveld method assuming that the crystals had a monoclinic structre belonging to the P21/m space group. The unit cell volumes of the Gdo.9 xLaxEuo.OOH crystals increased with increasing x, whereas those of Gdo.9-xYxEUo.lOOH decreased with increasing x. The Commission Internationale de IEclairage （CIE） chromaticity coordinates of Gdo.9 xRxEUo.lOOH （R=Y, La） crystals were located in the red region and were nearly constant over the range ofx values considered. The fluorescence quantum yield Dr monotonically decreased with increasing x regardless of the ionic radii of the substitute ions. The fact that the Dr value of Lao.9EuoAOOH was greater than that of Gdo.gEUo.lOOH indicated that the observed decrease in the values of the Gdo.9-,LaxEuo.1OOH crystals up to x=0.3 could not be attributed to an increase in the distance between Eu3＋ ions or to a decrease in the Gd3＋ content. The decrease might be due to an increase of killer centers introduced by elemental substitutions with the larger ion.展开更多
The fluorescently labelled polymers including pyrene-labelled polystyrene(PyPS) and pyrene-labelled poly(methyl methacrylate)(PyPMMA) with narrow molecular weight distributions were synthesized by the atom transfer ra...The fluorescently labelled polymers including pyrene-labelled polystyrene(PyPS) and pyrene-labelled poly(methyl methacrylate)(PyPMMA) with narrow molecular weight distributions were synthesized by the atom transfer radical copolymerization(ATRCP) of styrene or methyl methacrylate with 1-pyrenemethyl methacrylate(PyMMA). The ultrathin PyPS and PyPMMA films with the thickness ranging from 30 nm to 400 nm supported on the quartz slides were prepared by spin-coating. The fluorescent quantum yield(QY) of the pyrene probe in the ultrathin polymer films was investigated by the photoluminescence spectrometer using an integrating sphere detector. The QY decreased with the reduction of film thickness in the sub-200 nm range.展开更多
Theoretical dependence of the quantum yields on the size of Agnano-particle distribution from 0.8 nm to 37 nm embedded in BaOsemiconductor is discussed. The calculation results show that theincrease in Ag nano-particl...Theoretical dependence of the quantum yields on the size of Agnano-particle distribution from 0.8 nm to 37 nm embedded in BaOsemiconductor is discussed. The calculation results show that theincrease in Ag nano-particle diameter leads to the increase of thequantum yield threshold and the emergence of the rough Gaussian form,the results also shown that the greater increase in Ag nano-particlediameter causes the emergence of the exact Gaussian form and makesthe peaks rise up.展开更多
Eu3+-doped gadolinium oxyhydroxide Gd1-xEuxOOH crystals were synthesized by the flux method. The X-ray diffraction data for the crystals were well refined assuming a monoclinic structure with the P21/m space group. Gd...Eu3+-doped gadolinium oxyhydroxide Gd1-xEuxOOH crystals were synthesized by the flux method. The X-ray diffraction data for the crystals were well refined assuming a monoclinic structure with the P21/m space group. Gd1-xEuxOOH (x ≤ 0.2) crystals showed strong red emission, and the highest fluorescence quantum yield (Φf) was 0.27, obtained for x = 0.10. Φf decreased rapidly as the Eu3+ content x increased above 0.2, owing to concentration quenching. Analysis with a percolation model indicated three-dimensional energy transfer between the Eu3+ ions.展开更多
Spherulites are generally fabricated from cooling polymer melts,while their fabrication under mild conditions or from small molecule materials has been barely reported.Besides,organic luminescent molecules typically s...Spherulites are generally fabricated from cooling polymer melts,while their fabrication under mild conditions or from small molecule materials has been barely reported.Besides,organic luminescent molecules typically suffer from low quantum yields in a solid state.Moreover,preparing material with interconnected and simultaneous changes in structural and fluorescent colors is challenging.Here,we present the first solution-derived spherulites with unique interconnected structural and fluorescent colors,self-assembled from stearoylated monosaccharides at room temperature.D-galactose stearoyl ester self-assembled into banded spherulites,containing twisted nanoplates and interconnected simultaneously changing structural and fluorescent colors.In comparison,D-mannose stearoyl ester can only form nonbanded spherulites,which contain oriented nanoplates and uniform structural and fluorescent colors.Such materials revealed a novel negative correlation between fluorescence and birefringence,termed alignment-promoted quenching propensity.Remarkably,the solid-state fluorescence quantum yields of galactose and mannosederived spherulites are as high as 49±2%and 51±2%respectively,approximately ten times higher than those of unmodified monosaccharides.These quantum yield values are among the highest of reported organic nonconventional fluorophores and even comparable to those of conventional aromatic chromophores.Moreover,these spherulites manifested an unexpected excitation-dependent multicolor photoluminescence with a broad-spectrum emission(410−620 nm).They show multiple peaks in the photoluminescent emission spectra and broad fluorescence lifetime distributions,which should be attributed to the clustering of a variety of oxygen-containing functional groups as emissive moieties.展开更多
Self-trapped excitons are prevalent in metal halide perovskites(MHPs)characterized by soft lattices and strong exciton-phonon coupling,emitting photons with broadband emission and large Stokes shifts,rendering them pa...Self-trapped excitons are prevalent in metal halide perovskites(MHPs)characterized by soft lattices and strong exciton-phonon coupling,emitting photons with broadband emission and large Stokes shifts,rendering them particularly well-suited for applications in light-emitting diodes.But their photoluminescence quantum yields(PLQY)are limited by both high exciton binding energy and halogen-vacancy-associated non-radiative recombination.Here,we show that PLQY could be enhanced by a factor of 5.6 from 16%to 89%through doping trace Ag into Cs_(2)NaBiCl_(6)double perovskites,superior to those of previous Cs_(2)NaBiCl_(6)-based emitters.Experimental and theoretical studies reveal that trace Ag-initiated covalent interactions could reduce the exciton binding energy by 0.12 eV due to local symmetry breaking,thus improving the photoexcitation process.Also,this covalent interaction could passivate Cl vacancy defects,suppressing non-radiative recombination.Therefore,Cs2NaBiCl6:0.7%Ag^(+)could accumulate active self-trapped excitons to obtain high PLQY.Assembly of near-infrared light-emitting diodes using Cs_(2)NaBiCl_(6):0.7%Ag^(+)illustrates their valuable applications in nondestructive spectral analysis and night vision illumination.This work shows an effective strategy of improving photoemission of MHPs with high PLQY for advanced optoelectronic applications.展开更多
Sr-doping of perovskite quantum dots(QDs)is a promising strategy to reduce Pb content and improve optical performance and stability.However,excessive Sr introduces new defects that degrade photoluminescence quantum yi...Sr-doping of perovskite quantum dots(QDs)is a promising strategy to reduce Pb content and improve optical performance and stability.However,excessive Sr introduces new defects that degrade photoluminescence quantum yield(PLQY).Therefore,it is a challenge to balance high optical performance with high doping concentration for the preparation of environmentally friendly perovskite QDs.In this study,we report the highest Sr/Pb ratios Sr-doped CsPbI_(3) QDs(15.13%)with a near-unity PLQY.The balance between high PLQY and high Sr-doping rate is achieved through the introduction of oleylammonium iodide(OAmI)ligand compensation during the anti-solvent purification process,which can form an iodine-enriched environment and effectively passivates the surface defects of QDs caused by excessive Sr-doping.Moreover,the Sr-doped CsPbI_(3) QDs exhibit superior stability in environments with high temperature and humidity or direct contact with water.This strategy provides a novel approach for the preparation of lead-less and lead-free QDs with superior optical performance and stability,offering a potential solution for environmentally friendly applications.展开更多
Ionically bonded organic metal halide perovskite-like luminescent materials,which incorporate organic cations and metal halides,have emerged as a versatile multicomponent material system.However,these materials still ...Ionically bonded organic metal halide perovskite-like luminescent materials,which incorporate organic cations and metal halides,have emerged as a versatile multicomponent material system.However,these materials still face challenges in terms of low phosphorescence quantum yields and limited long persistent luminescence(LPL)colors.Herein,we present the design and synthesis of an intraligand chargetransfer organic-based metal halide perovskite-like material,in which organic cations form a compact supramolecular hydrogen-bonded organic framework(HOF)structure,exhibiting crystallization-induced phosphorescence emission of ligand,while metal halides form a unique two-dimensional(2D)structure that displays intrinsic self-trapped excitons(STE)emission under the radiation of UV light.Notably,the metal halide hybrid is found to exhibit enhanced phosphorescent photoluminescence efficiency of up to 81.05%and tunable LPL from cyan to orange compared to the pristine organic phosphor,due to the structural distortion and scaffolding effects of 2D metal halides as well as a well-packed HOF structure.Optical characterizations and theoretical calculations reveal that charge transfer from organic cations and halogen to ligand as well as STE from inorganic layers are responsible for the tunable LPL.Meanwhile,the high-efficiency phosphorescent quantum yield is attributed to stronger hydrogen bond stacking as well as structural distortion of metal halogen bands.Thus,the obtained LPL provides potentials in anti-counterfeiting,security systems,and so on.展开更多
It is attractive and encouraging to develop new fluorescent carbon dots(CDs)with excellent optical properties and promising applications prospects.Herein,highly-efficient green emissive CDs(m-CDs)with a high quantum y...It is attractive and encouraging to develop new fluorescent carbon dots(CDs)with excellent optical properties and promising applications prospects.Herein,highly-efficient green emissive CDs(m-CDs)with a high quantum yield(QY)of 71.7%in water are prepared through a facile solvothermal method.Interestingly,the m-CDs exhibit excellent fluorescence stability in the pH range of 1–9.However,the fluorescence intensity of the m-CDs is almost completely quenched as the pH is increased from 9 to 10.The mechanism of the unique pH-responsive behavior is discussed in detail and a plausible mechanism is proposed.Owing to the unique pH-responsive behavior,the m-CDs are used as a on-off fluorescent probe for water quality identification.By combining the reversible pH-ultrasensitive optical properties of the m-CDs in the pH range of 9–10 with the glucose oxidase-mimicking(GOx-mimicking)ability of Au nanoparticles(AuNPs),glucose can be quantitatively detected.Finally,two environment-friendly starch-based solid-state fluorescence materials(powder and film)are developed through green preparation routes.展开更多
Carbon dots(CDs)with solvatochromic emission colors in different solvents have attracted much attention as a new class of luminescent nanomaterial owing to their facile synthesis and low production cost.In this work,w...Carbon dots(CDs)with solvatochromic emission colors in different solvents have attracted much attention as a new class of luminescent nanomaterial owing to their facile synthesis and low production cost.In this work,we prepared two kinds of CDs with solvatochromic emissions:green emission CDs(G-CDs)and multicolor emission CDs(M-CDs).G-CDs synthesized from o-phenylenediamine exhibited weak photoluminescence emission(quantum yield 2.8%-6.1%)and 39 nm solvatochromic shifts(492-531 nm).In contrast,M-CDs prepared from o-phenylenediamine and 4-aminophenol showed 87 nm solvatochromic shift range(505-592 nm)and much higher photoluminescence quantum yield(18.4%-32.5%).The two CDs exhibited different emission,absorption,and photoluminescence lifetime.The origin of solvatochromic shifts and the formation mechanism of CDs were demonstrated by analyzing the structures and compositions of two CDs.High percentages of pyrrolic nitrogen and amino nitrogen make wider solvatochromic shifts and higher quantum yields.The results were well supported by density functional theory calculations.This effective strategy to expand solvatochromic shift range and improve quantum yields could open a new window to prepare satisfied solvatochromic carbon dots.展开更多
We developed a procedure to prepare luminescent LiYF_(4):Yb/LiYF_(4) and LiYF_(4):Yb,Er/LiYF_(4) core/shell nanocrystals with a size of approximately 40 nm revealing luminescence decay times of the dopant ions that ap...We developed a procedure to prepare luminescent LiYF_(4):Yb/LiYF_(4) and LiYF_(4):Yb,Er/LiYF_(4) core/shell nanocrystals with a size of approximately 40 nm revealing luminescence decay times of the dopant ions that approach those of high-quality laser crystals of LiYF_(4):Yb(Yb:YLF)and LiYF_(4):Yb,Er(Yb,Er:YLF)with identical doping concentrations.As the luminescence decay times of Yb^(3+)and Er^(3+)are known to be very sensitive to the presence of quenchers,the long decay times of the core/shell nanocrystals indicate a very low number of defects in the core particles and at the core/shell interfaces.This improvement in the performance was achieved by introducing two important modifications in the commonly used oleic acid based synthesis.First,the shell was prepared via a newly developed method characterized by a very low nucleation rate for particles of pure LiYF_(4) shell material.Second,anhydrous acetates were used as precursors and additional drying steps were applied to reduce the incorporation of OH−in the crystal lattice,known to quench the emission of Yb^(3+)ions.Excitation power density(P)-dependent absolute measurements of the upconversion luminescence quantum yield(ΦUC)of LiYF_(4):Yb,Er/LiYF_(4) core/shell particles reveal a maximum value of 1.25%at P of 180 W·cm^(−2).Although lower than the values reported for NaYF4:18%Yb,2%Er core/shell nanocrystals with comparable sizes,theseΦUC values are the highest reported so far for LiYF_(4):18%Yb,2%Er/LiYF_(4) nanocrystals without additional dopants.Further improvements may nevertheless be possible by optimizing the dopant concentrations in the LiYF_(4) nanocrystals.展开更多
The optoelectronic performances of the layered materials are strongly dependent on the thickness of the samples due to the surface effect.As the size of the samples decreases to few nanometers,the surface depletion fi...The optoelectronic performances of the layered materials are strongly dependent on the thickness of the samples due to the surface effect.As the size of the samples decreases to few nanometers,the surface depletion field and surface defect density are prominent arising from the large surface to volume ratio.For instance,thin two-dimensional(2D)organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite microplates usually exhibit a rather low photoluminescence quantum yield(PLQY),owning to the strong surface effect.Here,we report that the PLQY can be enhanced as large as 28 times in(iso-BA)2Pbl4(BA=C4H9NH3)2D perovskite thin microplates encapsulated by graphene,resulting in that the PLQY is more than 18%for the microplate with a thickness of 6.7 nm at 78 K.As the thickness of the 2D perovskite microplate increases,the enhancement is gradually reduced and finally vanishes.This observation is in striking contrast to that in monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs),when the PLQY is quenched by covering a layer of graphene due to the efficient charge transfer.The enhancement of PLQY in 2D perovskites can be mainly ascribed to the reduced quantum confined Stark effect(QCSE)due to the reduced surface depletion field after covering graphene flake,resulting in the enhanced radiative recombination efficiency.Our findings provide a cost-effective approach to enhance the luminescence,which may pave the way toward high performance light emitting devices based on 2D perovskites.展开更多
Surface ligands of colloidal quantum dots(QDs)have a profound influence on their surface states,which has been verified in the studies of the effect of ligand head groups on the photoluminescence(PL)properties of QDs....Surface ligands of colloidal quantum dots(QDs)have a profound influence on their surface states,which has been verified in the studies of the effect of ligand head groups on the photoluminescence(PL)properties of QDs.However,the investigation of the ligand chain length is limited.Here,we systematically explored the effect of chain length on the Ag_(2)Se QDs by selecting three ligands,1-octanethiol(OTT),1-dodecanethiol(DDT),and 1-hexadecanethiol(HDT),with diverse chain lengths.We found that the PL intensity of Ag_(2)Se QDs increased with the decrease of the ligand chain length due to the enhanced passivation of surface defects emerging from the robust QD-ligand interface binding affinity and the weaker hydrophobic chain–chain interaction.Subsequently,AgAuSe QDs terminated with OTT were obtained by alloying parent OTT-Ag_(2)Se QDs with Au precursor with a record absolute PL quantum yield(PLQY)of 87.2%at 970 nm,facilitating ultrasensitive in vivo angiography imaging in a nude mouse model.We expect that our finding of the important role of the ligand chain length on the optical properties of QDs will be suggestive to the design and synthesis of high-quality QDs,and also look forward to the clinical applications of the ultra-bright AgAuSe QDs.展开更多
High fluorescence quantum yield(QY),excellent fluorescence stability,and low toxicity are essential for a good cellular imaging fluorescent probe.Green-emissive carbon quantum dots(CQDs)with many advantages,such as un...High fluorescence quantum yield(QY),excellent fluorescence stability,and low toxicity are essential for a good cellular imaging fluorescent probe.Green-emissive carbon quantum dots(CQDs)with many advantages,such as unique fluorescence properties,anti-photobleaching,low toxicity,fine biocompatibility and high penetration depth in tissues,have been considered as a potential candidate in cell imaging fluorescent probes.Herein,N,S-codoped green-emissive CQDs(QY=64.03%)were synthesized by the one-step hydrothermal method,with m-phenylenediamine as the carbon and nitrogen source,and L-cysteine as the nitrogen and sulfur dopant,under the optimum condition of 200℃ reaction for 2 h.Their luminescence was found to originate from the surface state.In light of the satisfactory photobleaching resistance and the low cytotoxicity,CQDs were used as a cell imaging probe for HeLa cell imaging.The results clearly indicate that cells can be labeled with CQDs,which can not only enter the cytoplasm,but also enter the nucleus through the nuclear pore,showing their broad application prospect in the field of cell imaging.展开更多
基金supported by Medical Science and Technology Research Project of Henan Province(Joint Construction Project)(No.LHGJ20200433)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52122308)。
文摘White light illumination is essential in daily life,however,the substantial amount of blue light it contains can damage human eyes.Therefore,it is important to block this high-energy blue light to protect visual health.In this study,yellow-emitting carbon dots(CDs)with a quantum yield exceeding 94%were synthesized using citric acid and urea.These CDs effectively absorb blue light.By incorporating them into polystyrene,multiple films termed CDs-based blue light blocking films(CBFs)were developed,each offering different levels of blue light absorption.These CBFs exhibited excellent transparency and efficient blue light filtering capabilities.This study highlights the potential of high quantum yield CDs,which specifically absorb blue light,as foundational materials for developing light-blocking solutions against highenergy short-wavelength light.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51962008)。
文摘The exploitation of a highly selective and sensitive probe to detect both cancer marker and metal ion is of great importance.In this work,the "one stone two bird" agent of 1,10-phenanthroline(phen) is designed to disrupt the polymeric lanthanide MOFs(LnMOFs,[Ln(CHO_(2))_(3)]n,Ln=Tb,la;Eu,1 b,CHO_(2)=formic acid) {[Ln(CHO_(2))_(4)·(C_(2) H_(8) N)]n,Ln=Y,2 a;Gd,2 b;Dy,2 c,C_(2)H_(8) N=dimethylamine}) into a soluble mononuclear species [Ln(phen)_(2)(NO_(3))_(3),Ln=Tb,3 a;Eu,3 b] as well as to provide an antenna for efficient photons absorption,resulting in an ultra-high luminescence quantum yield(QY,90%) europium complex.The luminescence QY is among the highest record of monomeric(zero-dimensional) lanthanide complexes.Furthermore,mononuclear Tb3+complex(3 a) functions as a multiplex sensor towards both Fe^(2+)and cancer marker of 5-hydroxyindole-3-acetic acid(5-HIAA).Importantly,the limit of detection(LOD)for sensing 5-HIAA is an ultra-sensitive value of 1 × 10 s mol/L,which is even lower than that necessary for the early diagnosis of carcinoid tumors.More interestingly,sensing results in simulated urine reveals that 3 a has potential application for early diagnosis in the clinic.
基金supported by the Program for New Century Excellent Talents in Fujian Province University。
文摘The major cytotoxic agent with most current photosensitizers used in photodynamic therapy(PDT)is widely believed to be singlet oxygen(^(1)O_(2)).Determination of the ^(1)O_(2) quantum yields for porphyrin-based photosensitizers,including hematoporphyrin derivative(HiPorfin),hematoporphyrin monomethyl ether(HMME)and photocarcinorin(PsD-007)in air-saturated dimethylformamide(DMF)solutions were performed by the direct measurement of their near-infrared luminescence.In addition,^(1)O_(2) quencher sodium azide was employed to confirm the ^(1)O_(2) generation from the investigated photosensitizers.The maximal ^(1)O_(2) luminescence occurs at about 1280 nm with full width at half maximum of 30 nm.The ^(1)O_(2) quantum yields were found to be 0.61±0.03,0.60±0.02 and 0.59±0.03 for HiPorfin,HMME and PsD-007,respectively.These results provide that these porphyrin-based photosensitizers produce ^(1)O_(2) under irradiation,which is of significance for the study of their photodynamic action in PDT.
基金Project supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(21571162)the Guangdong Province Enterprise-University-Academy Collaborative Project(2012B091100474)
文摘A series of Tb^3+ mono-doped and Ce^3+-Tb^3+ co-doped Sr3Gd2(Si3O9)2 phosphors with high thermal stability and quantum yields were successfully prepared via the solid state reaction. The as-prepared Sr3Gd2(Si3O9)2:Tb^3+ samples showed broad excitation spectrum from 250 to 400 nm and presented characteristic emission transitions ^5D4→^7FJ(J=6, 5, 4, 3) of Tb^3+ under 313 nm excitation, which were located at about 488, 541, 584 and 620 nm. The emission intensities of Tb^3+ rose steadily in Sr3Gd2(Si3O9)2 host with the increase of Tb^3+ concentration even though Gd^3+ ions were completely replaced by Tb^3+ ions. The Ce^3+ ion as a sensitizer could efficiently improve the performance of Tb^3+ ion. First, with Ce^3+ co-doping, the excitation spectrum of Tb^3+ monitored at 541 nm showed a similar band that responds to the violet emission of Ce^3+ monitored at 416 nm. Second, the quantum yields of Sr3Gd2(Si3O9)2:Tb^3+ phosphors could be enhanced from 26.6% to 80.2% by co-doping Ce^3+. Finally, the co-doping of Ce^3+ was also effective to improve the thermal stability of Sr3Gd2(Si3O9)2:Tb^3+. As the temperature rose to 150 oC, the emission intensity of Tb^3+ remained at about 83.6% of that measured at room temperature, which was better than the commercial YAG:Ce phosphor in terms of their thermal quenching properties. These results indicated that the as-prepared Sr3Gd2(Si3O9)2:Tb^3+,Ce^3+ samples could be used as green emission phosphors for possible applications in near ultraviolet based WLEDs.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC,No.21805024)Science Foundation of China University of Petroleum (Nos. 2462019QNXZ02,2462018BJC004)+1 种基金the Scientifc and Technological Research Program of Chongqing Municipal Education Commission (No.KJ QN202001335)the Research Program ofYongchuan Science and Technology Commission (Ycstc,No.2018nb1402)。
文摘Long-emission carbon dots(CDs) is triggering immense enthusiasm on account of their intrinsic merits of high chemical stability and excellent optical properties.In this study,a facile and rapid approach was developed for the preparation of barium-doped carbon dots(Ba-CDs) with yellow fluo rescence emission and high quantum yields.Surface chemistry and the chemical architecture of the Ba-CDs was revealed under various spectroscopic methods.This work provides more insights into the effects of charge transfer caused by Ba heteroatoms,which is considered as the most challenging step in the investigation on luminescence mechanism.Remarkably,the prepared Ba-CDs were successfully applied as fluorescent probes in the detection of trace water in organic solvents(ethanol,isopropanol,acetone,tetrahydrofuran).Comparing with traditional fluorescent probes for water detection in organic solvents,Ba-CDs detection provides a more sensitive,much faster and more economical approach.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21501075 and 21501076)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20150226)+1 种基金Open Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Structure Chemistry(20170022)Undergraduate Students Project of Jiangsu
文摘The luminescent properties of two Eu3＋ compounds based on quinoline-2-car- boxylic acid （Hqc）, [Na2Eu2（qc）6（CH3COO）2（H2O）4].2DMF （1） and [Eu2（qc）6（H2O）6].3H2O （2）, as well as their syntheses and structures are reported. Both compounds are formed by slow evaporation at room temperature and exhibit zero dimensional dinuclear structures. It is worth mentioning that a 4.5-fold enhancement in luminescent quantum yield is achieved by reducing the nonradiative deactivation, through which the quantum yield increases remarkably to 67.62% for 1 compared with 12.18% for 2.
基金supported by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science(JSPS)KAKENHI Grants(2156069624560827)
文摘Gdo.9xRxEUo.lOOH （R=Y, La） crystals were synthesized by a flux method using a mixture of NaOH and KOH as the flux. X-ray diffraction data were well refined using the Rietveld method assuming that the crystals had a monoclinic structre belonging to the P21/m space group. The unit cell volumes of the Gdo.9 xLaxEuo.OOH crystals increased with increasing x, whereas those of Gdo.9-xYxEUo.lOOH decreased with increasing x. The Commission Internationale de IEclairage （CIE） chromaticity coordinates of Gdo.9 xRxEUo.lOOH （R=Y, La） crystals were located in the red region and were nearly constant over the range ofx values considered. The fluorescence quantum yield Dr monotonically decreased with increasing x regardless of the ionic radii of the substitute ions. The fact that the Dr value of Lao.9EuoAOOH was greater than that of Gdo.gEUo.lOOH indicated that the observed decrease in the values of the Gdo.9-,LaxEuo.1OOH crystals up to x=0.3 could not be attributed to an increase in the distance between Eu3＋ ions or to a decrease in the Gd3＋ content. The decrease might be due to an increase of killer centers introduced by elemental substitutions with the larger ion.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21174167 and 51573212)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(Nos.S2013030013474 and 2014A030313178)
文摘The fluorescently labelled polymers including pyrene-labelled polystyrene(PyPS) and pyrene-labelled poly(methyl methacrylate)(PyPMMA) with narrow molecular weight distributions were synthesized by the atom transfer radical copolymerization(ATRCP) of styrene or methyl methacrylate with 1-pyrenemethyl methacrylate(PyMMA). The ultrathin PyPS and PyPMMA films with the thickness ranging from 30 nm to 400 nm supported on the quartz slides were prepared by spin-coating. The fluorescent quantum yield(QY) of the pyrene probe in the ultrathin polymer films was investigated by the photoluminescence spectrometer using an integrating sphere detector. The QY decreased with the reduction of film thickness in the sub-200 nm range.
文摘Theoretical dependence of the quantum yields on the size of Agnano-particle distribution from 0.8 nm to 37 nm embedded in BaOsemiconductor is discussed. The calculation results show that theincrease in Ag nano-particle diameter leads to the increase of thequantum yield threshold and the emergence of the rough Gaussian form,the results also shown that the greater increase in Ag nano-particlediameter causes the emergence of the exact Gaussian form and makesthe peaks rise up.
文摘Eu3+-doped gadolinium oxyhydroxide Gd1-xEuxOOH crystals were synthesized by the flux method. The X-ray diffraction data for the crystals were well refined assuming a monoclinic structure with the P21/m space group. Gd1-xEuxOOH (x ≤ 0.2) crystals showed strong red emission, and the highest fluorescence quantum yield (Φf) was 0.27, obtained for x = 0.10. Φf decreased rapidly as the Eu3+ content x increased above 0.2, owing to concentration quenching. Analysis with a percolation model indicated three-dimensional energy transfer between the Eu3+ ions.
基金EU,Grant/Award Number:NEuM(ZW7-85191973)German Research Foundation(DFG),Grant/Award Numbers:ZH 546/8-1,INST186/1397-1/FUGG,INST208/761-1FUGG+3 种基金Lower Saxony Ministry of Science and Culture,Grant/Award Number:INST186/1397-1/FUGGChina Scholarship CouncilNatural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of CanadaAlexander von Humboldt Foundation。
文摘Spherulites are generally fabricated from cooling polymer melts,while their fabrication under mild conditions or from small molecule materials has been barely reported.Besides,organic luminescent molecules typically suffer from low quantum yields in a solid state.Moreover,preparing material with interconnected and simultaneous changes in structural and fluorescent colors is challenging.Here,we present the first solution-derived spherulites with unique interconnected structural and fluorescent colors,self-assembled from stearoylated monosaccharides at room temperature.D-galactose stearoyl ester self-assembled into banded spherulites,containing twisted nanoplates and interconnected simultaneously changing structural and fluorescent colors.In comparison,D-mannose stearoyl ester can only form nonbanded spherulites,which contain oriented nanoplates and uniform structural and fluorescent colors.Such materials revealed a novel negative correlation between fluorescence and birefringence,termed alignment-promoted quenching propensity.Remarkably,the solid-state fluorescence quantum yields of galactose and mannosederived spherulites are as high as 49±2%and 51±2%respectively,approximately ten times higher than those of unmodified monosaccharides.These quantum yield values are among the highest of reported organic nonconventional fluorophores and even comparable to those of conventional aromatic chromophores.Moreover,these spherulites manifested an unexpected excitation-dependent multicolor photoluminescence with a broad-spectrum emission(410−620 nm).They show multiple peaks in the photoluminescent emission spectra and broad fluorescence lifetime distributions,which should be attributed to the clustering of a variety of oxygen-containing functional groups as emissive moieties.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(92163117,52072389)the Central Guidance on Science and Technology Development Fund of Zhejiang Province(2024ZY01011)for financial support。
文摘Self-trapped excitons are prevalent in metal halide perovskites(MHPs)characterized by soft lattices and strong exciton-phonon coupling,emitting photons with broadband emission and large Stokes shifts,rendering them particularly well-suited for applications in light-emitting diodes.But their photoluminescence quantum yields(PLQY)are limited by both high exciton binding energy and halogen-vacancy-associated non-radiative recombination.Here,we show that PLQY could be enhanced by a factor of 5.6 from 16%to 89%through doping trace Ag into Cs_(2)NaBiCl_(6)double perovskites,superior to those of previous Cs_(2)NaBiCl_(6)-based emitters.Experimental and theoretical studies reveal that trace Ag-initiated covalent interactions could reduce the exciton binding energy by 0.12 eV due to local symmetry breaking,thus improving the photoexcitation process.Also,this covalent interaction could passivate Cl vacancy defects,suppressing non-radiative recombination.Therefore,Cs2NaBiCl6:0.7%Ag^(+)could accumulate active self-trapped excitons to obtain high PLQY.Assembly of near-infrared light-emitting diodes using Cs_(2)NaBiCl_(6):0.7%Ag^(+)illustrates their valuable applications in nondestructive spectral analysis and night vision illumination.This work shows an effective strategy of improving photoemission of MHPs with high PLQY for advanced optoelectronic applications.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.62374089,61904081,and 51672132)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20190449)+1 种基金the Postdoctoral Research Funding Program of Jiangsu Province(No.2020Z144)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.30923010928).
文摘Sr-doping of perovskite quantum dots(QDs)is a promising strategy to reduce Pb content and improve optical performance and stability.However,excessive Sr introduces new defects that degrade photoluminescence quantum yield(PLQY).Therefore,it is a challenge to balance high optical performance with high doping concentration for the preparation of environmentally friendly perovskite QDs.In this study,we report the highest Sr/Pb ratios Sr-doped CsPbI_(3) QDs(15.13%)with a near-unity PLQY.The balance between high PLQY and high Sr-doping rate is achieved through the introduction of oleylammonium iodide(OAmI)ligand compensation during the anti-solvent purification process,which can form an iodine-enriched environment and effectively passivates the surface defects of QDs caused by excessive Sr-doping.Moreover,the Sr-doped CsPbI_(3) QDs exhibit superior stability in environments with high temperature and humidity or direct contact with water.This strategy provides a novel approach for the preparation of lead-less and lead-free QDs with superior optical performance and stability,offering a potential solution for environmentally friendly applications.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Numbers:22101162,92261114。
文摘Ionically bonded organic metal halide perovskite-like luminescent materials,which incorporate organic cations and metal halides,have emerged as a versatile multicomponent material system.However,these materials still face challenges in terms of low phosphorescence quantum yields and limited long persistent luminescence(LPL)colors.Herein,we present the design and synthesis of an intraligand chargetransfer organic-based metal halide perovskite-like material,in which organic cations form a compact supramolecular hydrogen-bonded organic framework(HOF)structure,exhibiting crystallization-induced phosphorescence emission of ligand,while metal halides form a unique two-dimensional(2D)structure that displays intrinsic self-trapped excitons(STE)emission under the radiation of UV light.Notably,the metal halide hybrid is found to exhibit enhanced phosphorescent photoluminescence efficiency of up to 81.05%and tunable LPL from cyan to orange compared to the pristine organic phosphor,due to the structural distortion and scaffolding effects of 2D metal halides as well as a well-packed HOF structure.Optical characterizations and theoretical calculations reveal that charge transfer from organic cations and halogen to ligand as well as STE from inorganic layers are responsible for the tunable LPL.Meanwhile,the high-efficiency phosphorescent quantum yield is attributed to stronger hydrogen bond stacking as well as structural distortion of metal halogen bands.Thus,the obtained LPL provides potentials in anti-counterfeiting,security systems,and so on.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21375123,21675151,and 21721003)the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(No.2016YFA0203203).
文摘It is attractive and encouraging to develop new fluorescent carbon dots(CDs)with excellent optical properties and promising applications prospects.Herein,highly-efficient green emissive CDs(m-CDs)with a high quantum yield(QY)of 71.7%in water are prepared through a facile solvothermal method.Interestingly,the m-CDs exhibit excellent fluorescence stability in the pH range of 1–9.However,the fluorescence intensity of the m-CDs is almost completely quenched as the pH is increased from 9 to 10.The mechanism of the unique pH-responsive behavior is discussed in detail and a plausible mechanism is proposed.Owing to the unique pH-responsive behavior,the m-CDs are used as a on-off fluorescent probe for water quality identification.By combining the reversible pH-ultrasensitive optical properties of the m-CDs in the pH range of 9–10 with the glucose oxidase-mimicking(GOx-mimicking)ability of Au nanoparticles(AuNPs),glucose can be quantitatively detected.Finally,two environment-friendly starch-based solid-state fluorescence materials(powder and film)are developed through green preparation routes.
基金We appreciate the financial supports from the Board or Regent Supporting Fund(BORSF)Endowed Professorshipthe Lousiana State University Shreveport(LSUS)R&D Funds+1 种基金the Qingdao Municipal Science and Technology Commission(No.16-5-1-86-jch)the Scientific Research Foundation of Qingdao University of Science and Technology(QUST)(No.210/010022914).
文摘Carbon dots(CDs)with solvatochromic emission colors in different solvents have attracted much attention as a new class of luminescent nanomaterial owing to their facile synthesis and low production cost.In this work,we prepared two kinds of CDs with solvatochromic emissions:green emission CDs(G-CDs)and multicolor emission CDs(M-CDs).G-CDs synthesized from o-phenylenediamine exhibited weak photoluminescence emission(quantum yield 2.8%-6.1%)and 39 nm solvatochromic shifts(492-531 nm).In contrast,M-CDs prepared from o-phenylenediamine and 4-aminophenol showed 87 nm solvatochromic shift range(505-592 nm)and much higher photoluminescence quantum yield(18.4%-32.5%).The two CDs exhibited different emission,absorption,and photoluminescence lifetime.The origin of solvatochromic shifts and the formation mechanism of CDs were demonstrated by analyzing the structures and compositions of two CDs.High percentages of pyrrolic nitrogen and amino nitrogen make wider solvatochromic shifts and higher quantum yields.The results were well supported by density functional theory calculations.This effective strategy to expand solvatochromic shift range and improve quantum yields could open a new window to prepare satisfied solvatochromic carbon dots.
基金We thank the German Science Foundation DFG for financial support(grants RE 1203/18-1 and HA 1649/7-1).
文摘We developed a procedure to prepare luminescent LiYF_(4):Yb/LiYF_(4) and LiYF_(4):Yb,Er/LiYF_(4) core/shell nanocrystals with a size of approximately 40 nm revealing luminescence decay times of the dopant ions that approach those of high-quality laser crystals of LiYF_(4):Yb(Yb:YLF)and LiYF_(4):Yb,Er(Yb,Er:YLF)with identical doping concentrations.As the luminescence decay times of Yb^(3+)and Er^(3+)are known to be very sensitive to the presence of quenchers,the long decay times of the core/shell nanocrystals indicate a very low number of defects in the core particles and at the core/shell interfaces.This improvement in the performance was achieved by introducing two important modifications in the commonly used oleic acid based synthesis.First,the shell was prepared via a newly developed method characterized by a very low nucleation rate for particles of pure LiYF_(4) shell material.Second,anhydrous acetates were used as precursors and additional drying steps were applied to reduce the incorporation of OH−in the crystal lattice,known to quench the emission of Yb^(3+)ions.Excitation power density(P)-dependent absolute measurements of the upconversion luminescence quantum yield(ΦUC)of LiYF_(4):Yb,Er/LiYF_(4) core/shell particles reveal a maximum value of 1.25%at P of 180 W·cm^(−2).Although lower than the values reported for NaYF4:18%Yb,2%Er core/shell nanocrystals with comparable sizes,theseΦUC values are the highest reported so far for LiYF_(4):18%Yb,2%Er/LiYF_(4) nanocrystals without additional dopants.Further improvements may nevertheless be possible by optimizing the dopant concentrations in the LiYF_(4) nanocrystals.
基金the support from the National Basic Research Program of China(No.2018YFA0704403)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61674060)。
文摘The optoelectronic performances of the layered materials are strongly dependent on the thickness of the samples due to the surface effect.As the size of the samples decreases to few nanometers,the surface depletion field and surface defect density are prominent arising from the large surface to volume ratio.For instance,thin two-dimensional(2D)organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite microplates usually exhibit a rather low photoluminescence quantum yield(PLQY),owning to the strong surface effect.Here,we report that the PLQY can be enhanced as large as 28 times in(iso-BA)2Pbl4(BA=C4H9NH3)2D perovskite thin microplates encapsulated by graphene,resulting in that the PLQY is more than 18%for the microplate with a thickness of 6.7 nm at 78 K.As the thickness of the 2D perovskite microplate increases,the enhancement is gradually reduced and finally vanishes.This observation is in striking contrast to that in monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs),when the PLQY is quenched by covering a layer of graphene due to the efficient charge transfer.The enhancement of PLQY in 2D perovskites can be mainly ascribed to the reduced quantum confined Stark effect(QCSE)due to the reduced surface depletion field after covering graphene flake,resulting in the enhanced radiative recombination efficiency.Our findings provide a cost-effective approach to enhance the luminescence,which may pave the way toward high performance light emitting devices based on 2D perovskites.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21934007 and 22001262)the Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDB36000000)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20200254)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2019M661966).
文摘Surface ligands of colloidal quantum dots(QDs)have a profound influence on their surface states,which has been verified in the studies of the effect of ligand head groups on the photoluminescence(PL)properties of QDs.However,the investigation of the ligand chain length is limited.Here,we systematically explored the effect of chain length on the Ag_(2)Se QDs by selecting three ligands,1-octanethiol(OTT),1-dodecanethiol(DDT),and 1-hexadecanethiol(HDT),with diverse chain lengths.We found that the PL intensity of Ag_(2)Se QDs increased with the decrease of the ligand chain length due to the enhanced passivation of surface defects emerging from the robust QD-ligand interface binding affinity and the weaker hydrophobic chain–chain interaction.Subsequently,AgAuSe QDs terminated with OTT were obtained by alloying parent OTT-Ag_(2)Se QDs with Au precursor with a record absolute PL quantum yield(PLQY)of 87.2%at 970 nm,facilitating ultrasensitive in vivo angiography imaging in a nude mouse model.We expect that our finding of the important role of the ligand chain length on the optical properties of QDs will be suggestive to the design and synthesis of high-quality QDs,and also look forward to the clinical applications of the ultra-bright AgAuSe QDs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51972221 and 51803148)Central Government Guides Local Science and Technology Development Projects(YDZX20201400001722)+1 种基金the Shanxi Provincial Excellent Talents Science and Technology Innovation Project(201805D211001)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province(201901D211502 and 201901D211501).
文摘High fluorescence quantum yield(QY),excellent fluorescence stability,and low toxicity are essential for a good cellular imaging fluorescent probe.Green-emissive carbon quantum dots(CQDs)with many advantages,such as unique fluorescence properties,anti-photobleaching,low toxicity,fine biocompatibility and high penetration depth in tissues,have been considered as a potential candidate in cell imaging fluorescent probes.Herein,N,S-codoped green-emissive CQDs(QY=64.03%)were synthesized by the one-step hydrothermal method,with m-phenylenediamine as the carbon and nitrogen source,and L-cysteine as the nitrogen and sulfur dopant,under the optimum condition of 200℃ reaction for 2 h.Their luminescence was found to originate from the surface state.In light of the satisfactory photobleaching resistance and the low cytotoxicity,CQDs were used as a cell imaging probe for HeLa cell imaging.The results clearly indicate that cells can be labeled with CQDs,which can not only enter the cytoplasm,but also enter the nucleus through the nuclear pore,showing their broad application prospect in the field of cell imaging.
