The optically levitated mechanical system in vacuum is a powerful platform in physics.It has been displaying more extensive application prospects.This paper presents an experimental study of optical levitation,identif...The optically levitated mechanical system in vacuum is a powerful platform in physics.It has been displaying more extensive application prospects.This paper presents an experimental study of optical levitation,identification,motion measurement,and assembly of two-species photoluminescence nanoparticles.A laser trapping array simultaneously levitates nitrogen-vacancy(NV)nanodiamonds and Yb^(3+)/Er^(3+):NaYF_(4)nanoparticles.The species of each nanoparticle can be individually identified by measuring the photoluminescence spectrum.We choose the single NV nanodiamond and Yb^(3+)/Er^(3+):NaYF_(4)nanoparticle and assemble them into a Janus composite nanoparticle,which integrates the merits of the two components.This work demonstrates the potential advantages of a hybrid optically levitated system.It provides a practicable scheme for the study of macroscopic quantum phenomena and precision measurement,thanks to the spin manipulation or spin-mechanical coupling of an NV diamond and by simultaneously implementing laser refrigeration to the Yb^(3+)/Er^(3+):NaYF_(4)nanoparticle in an optically levitated composite nanoparticle.展开更多
We report the hierarchical assembly of Au nanoparticles on carboxylized carbon nanotubes（c-CNTs）through Cu^（2＋） coordination. This route is facile and green, and can easily control the loading density of Au nanop...We report the hierarchical assembly of Au nanoparticles on carboxylized carbon nanotubes（c-CNTs）through Cu^（2＋） coordination. This route is facile and green, and can easily control the loading density of Au nanoparticles. The c-CNT matrix ensures uniform distribution of Au nanoparticles, which is particularly important for the enrichment of hot spots while preventing their serious agglomeration. Moreover, the cCNT matrix also contributes to the electromagnetic enhancement due to its surface plasmon resonance,and the chemical enhancement due to the adsorption of the target molecules. The resulting Au@c-CNT nanohybrids exhibit a remarkable synergy in SERS compared to neat Au nanoparticles.展开更多
Gold nanoparticles （AuNPs） functionalized with supramolecular macrocycles are versatile and diverse hybrid nanomaterials, which combine and enhance the characteristics of the two components. In this mini-review, we ...Gold nanoparticles （AuNPs） functionalized with supramolecular macrocycles are versatile and diverse hybrid nanomaterials, which combine and enhance the characteristics of the two components. In this mini-review, we summarize the recent research progress on the synthesis and assembly of AuNPs functionalized with different supramolecular macrocyclic compounds, i.e., crown ethers, cyclophanes, cyclodextrins （CDs）, cucurbit[n]urils （CB[n]）, calix[n]arenes, and pillar[n]arenes （PIn]A）. Meanwhile, applications of these supramolecular hybrid nanomaterials in the fields of sensors, biomedicine and plasmonic devices are also presented.展开更多
Due to the unique fluorescence characteristics,superstructures from self-assembly of semiconductor nanoparticles have become essential components of material and chemical science,and thus it has broad application pote...Due to the unique fluorescence characteristics,superstructures from self-assembly of semiconductor nanoparticles have become essential components of material and chemical science,and thus it has broad application potential in displays,single-photon source,sensing,biological tagging and emerging quantum technologies.Superstructure refers to an artificial functional architecture whose length scale is between the quantum scale and the macroscale.When solely treating this complicated stage fitted from less complicated pieces together(basic nanoparticles)and pile speculation on speculation,we must understand the fundamental questions,that is,what the hierarchy or specialization of function is at the stage.The uniqueness of this stage is not the collection of basic nanoparticles,but the behavior that emerges on fluorescence-basically a new type of behavior.Under the angle of view,this study reviews the advances in the fluorescence of individual semiconductor nanoparticles,inter-nanoparticles coupling and thus emergent fluorescence behaviors of assemblies.We also try to present the methodology for seeking emergent behaviors on fluorescence.展开更多
The development of ion-assisted aerosol lithography （IAAL） has enabled fabrication of complex three- dimensional nanoparticle （NP） structures on conducting substrates. In this work, the applicability of the IAAL t...The development of ion-assisted aerosol lithography （IAAL） has enabled fabrication of complex three- dimensional nanoparticle （NP） structures on conducting substrates. In this work, the applicability of the IAAL technique was investigated on non-conducting substrates. The NP structure growth process on a non-conducting substrate was found to self-terminate and the structures subsequently repel incoming charged NPs and scatter them away. Electric field calculations supported the experimental findings and confirmed that the electric field distortions owing to charge build-up within the structures prevented additional NP deposition thereon. To regulate the charge build-up without compromising the number of NPs available for assembly, a corona discharger and an ion trap were implemented. By varying the number of ions available in the assembly process, an optimum level of ion injection was found that allowed for a prolonged （〉120 rain） assembly of NP structures on non-conducting substrates without the unwanted scattering of NPs.展开更多
The self-assembly of nanoparticles has attracted a vast amount of attention due to the ability of the nanostructure to control light at the sub-wavelength scale,along with consequent strong electromagnetic field enhan...The self-assembly of nanoparticles has attracted a vast amount of attention due to the ability of the nanostructure to control light at the sub-wavelength scale,along with consequent strong electromagnetic field enhancement.However,most approaches developed for the formation of discrete assemblies are limited to a single and homogeneous system,and incorporation of larger or asymmetrical nanoparticles into assemblies with high purity remains a key challenge.Here,a simple and versatile approach to assemble nanoparticles of different sizes,shapes,and materials into various discrete homo-or hetero-structures using only two complementary deoxyribonucleic acid(DNA)strands is presented.First,surface functionalisation using DNA and alkyl-polyethylene glycol(PEG)enables transformation of as-synthesised nanoparticles into readily usable plasmonic building blocks for self-assembly.Optimisation of the DNA coverage enables the production of different assembly types,such as homo-and hetero-dimers,trimers and tetramers and core-satellite structures,which are produced in high purity using electrophoresis purification.The approach is extended from purely plasmonic structures to incorporate(luminescent)semiconductor nanoparticles for formation of hybrid assemblies.The deposited assemblies form a high yield of specific geometrical arrangements,attributed to the van der Waals attraction between particles.This method will enable the development of new complex colloidal nanoassemblies for biological and optical applications.展开更多
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.61975101,11234008,11361161002,and 6157-1276)。
文摘The optically levitated mechanical system in vacuum is a powerful platform in physics.It has been displaying more extensive application prospects.This paper presents an experimental study of optical levitation,identification,motion measurement,and assembly of two-species photoluminescence nanoparticles.A laser trapping array simultaneously levitates nitrogen-vacancy(NV)nanodiamonds and Yb^(3+)/Er^(3+):NaYF_(4)nanoparticles.The species of each nanoparticle can be individually identified by measuring the photoluminescence spectrum.We choose the single NV nanodiamond and Yb^(3+)/Er^(3+):NaYF_(4)nanoparticle and assemble them into a Janus composite nanoparticle,which integrates the merits of the two components.This work demonstrates the potential advantages of a hybrid optically levitated system.It provides a practicable scheme for the study of macroscopic quantum phenomena and precision measurement,thanks to the spin manipulation or spin-mechanical coupling of an NV diamond and by simultaneously implementing laser refrigeration to the Yb^(3+)/Er^(3+):NaYF_(4)nanoparticle in an optically levitated composite nanoparticle.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21474058)
文摘We report the hierarchical assembly of Au nanoparticles on carboxylized carbon nanotubes（c-CNTs）through Cu^（2＋） coordination. This route is facile and green, and can easily control the loading density of Au nanoparticles. The c-CNT matrix ensures uniform distribution of Au nanoparticles, which is particularly important for the enrichment of hot spots while preventing their serious agglomeration. Moreover, the cCNT matrix also contributes to the electromagnetic enhancement due to its surface plasmon resonance,and the chemical enhancement due to the adsorption of the target molecules. The resulting Au@c-CNT nanohybrids exhibit a remarkable synergy in SERS compared to neat Au nanoparticles.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No. 21272093)the Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China(No.20120061120117)the Independent Innovation Research Program from the State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials for financial support
文摘Gold nanoparticles （AuNPs） functionalized with supramolecular macrocycles are versatile and diverse hybrid nanomaterials, which combine and enhance the characteristics of the two components. In this mini-review, we summarize the recent research progress on the synthesis and assembly of AuNPs functionalized with different supramolecular macrocyclic compounds, i.e., crown ethers, cyclophanes, cyclodextrins （CDs）, cucurbit[n]urils （CB[n]）, calix[n]arenes, and pillar[n]arenes （PIn]A）. Meanwhile, applications of these supramolecular hybrid nanomaterials in the fields of sensors, biomedicine and plasmonic devices are also presented.
基金This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21925405 and 201874005)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2018YFA0208800)Chinese Academy of Sciences(Nos.XDA23030106 and YJKYYQ20180044).
文摘Due to the unique fluorescence characteristics,superstructures from self-assembly of semiconductor nanoparticles have become essential components of material and chemical science,and thus it has broad application potential in displays,single-photon source,sensing,biological tagging and emerging quantum technologies.Superstructure refers to an artificial functional architecture whose length scale is between the quantum scale and the macroscale.When solely treating this complicated stage fitted from less complicated pieces together(basic nanoparticles)and pile speculation on speculation,we must understand the fundamental questions,that is,what the hierarchy or specialization of function is at the stage.The uniqueness of this stage is not the collection of basic nanoparticles,but the behavior that emerges on fluorescence-basically a new type of behavior.Under the angle of view,this study reviews the advances in the fluorescence of individual semiconductor nanoparticles,inter-nanoparticles coupling and thus emergent fluorescence behaviors of assemblies.We also try to present the methodology for seeking emergent behaviors on fluorescence.
文摘The development of ion-assisted aerosol lithography （IAAL） has enabled fabrication of complex three- dimensional nanoparticle （NP） structures on conducting substrates. In this work, the applicability of the IAAL technique was investigated on non-conducting substrates. The NP structure growth process on a non-conducting substrate was found to self-terminate and the structures subsequently repel incoming charged NPs and scatter them away. Electric field calculations supported the experimental findings and confirmed that the electric field distortions owing to charge build-up within the structures prevented additional NP deposition thereon. To regulate the charge build-up without compromising the number of NPs available for assembly, a corona discharger and an ion trap were implemented. By varying the number of ions available in the assembly process, an optimum level of ion injection was found that allowed for a prolonged （〉120 rain） assembly of NP structures on non-conducting substrates without the unwanted scattering of NPs.
基金This work was supported by the Australian Research Council(ARC)Grants for the ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science,CE170100026 and DP140103011.
文摘The self-assembly of nanoparticles has attracted a vast amount of attention due to the ability of the nanostructure to control light at the sub-wavelength scale,along with consequent strong electromagnetic field enhancement.However,most approaches developed for the formation of discrete assemblies are limited to a single and homogeneous system,and incorporation of larger or asymmetrical nanoparticles into assemblies with high purity remains a key challenge.Here,a simple and versatile approach to assemble nanoparticles of different sizes,shapes,and materials into various discrete homo-or hetero-structures using only two complementary deoxyribonucleic acid(DNA)strands is presented.First,surface functionalisation using DNA and alkyl-polyethylene glycol(PEG)enables transformation of as-synthesised nanoparticles into readily usable plasmonic building blocks for self-assembly.Optimisation of the DNA coverage enables the production of different assembly types,such as homo-and hetero-dimers,trimers and tetramers and core-satellite structures,which are produced in high purity using electrophoresis purification.The approach is extended from purely plasmonic structures to incorporate(luminescent)semiconductor nanoparticles for formation of hybrid assemblies.The deposited assemblies form a high yield of specific geometrical arrangements,attributed to the van der Waals attraction between particles.This method will enable the development of new complex colloidal nanoassemblies for biological and optical applications.
