The fluorescence imaging (FLI) in the second near-infrared window (NIR-II, 1000–1700nm) has attracted considerable attention in the past decade. In contrast to conventional NIR-I window excitation (808nm/980nm), FLI ...The fluorescence imaging (FLI) in the second near-infrared window (NIR-II, 1000–1700nm) has attracted considerable attention in the past decade. In contrast to conventional NIR-I window excitation (808nm/980nm), FLI with NIR-II window excitation (1064nm/other wavelength beyond 1000nm) can afford deeper tissue penetration depth with high clarity due to the merits of suppressed photon scattering and diminished autofluorescence. In this review, we have summarized NIR-II window excitable/emissive organic/polymeric fluorophores recently developed. The characteristics of these fluorophores such as chemical structures and photophysical properties have also been critically discussed. Furthermore, the latest development of noninvasive in vivo FLI with NIR-II excitation was highlighted. The ideal imaging results emphasized the importance of NIR-II excitation of these fluorophores in enabling deep tissue penetration and high-resolution imaging. Finally, a perspective on the challenges and prospects of NIR-II excitable/emissive organic/polymeric fluorophores was also discussed. We expected this review will be served as a source of inspiration for researchers, stimulating the creation of novel NIR-II excitable fluorophores and fostering the development of bioimaging applications.展开更多
To better understand the migration behavior of plastic fragments in the environment,development of rapid non-destructive methods for in-situ identification and characterization of plastic fragments is necessary.Howeve...To better understand the migration behavior of plastic fragments in the environment,development of rapid non-destructive methods for in-situ identification and characterization of plastic fragments is necessary.However,most of the studies had focused only on colored plastic fragments,ignoring colorless plastic fragments and the effects of different environmental media(backgrounds),thus underestimating their abundance.To address this issue,the present study used near-infrared spectroscopy to compare the identification of colored and colorless plastic fragments based on partial least squares-discriminant analysis(PLS-DA),extreme gradient boost,support vector machine and random forest classifier.The effects of polymer color,type,thickness,and background on the plastic fragments classification were evaluated.PLS-DA presented the best and most stable outcome,with higher robustness and lower misclassification rate.All models frequently misinterpreted colorless plastic fragments and its background when the fragment thickness was less than 0.1mm.A two-stage modeling method,which first distinguishes the plastic types and then identifies colorless plastic fragments that had been misclassified as background,was proposed.The method presented an accuracy higher than 99%in different backgrounds.In summary,this study developed a novel method for rapid and synchronous identification of colored and colorless plastic fragments under complex environmental backgrounds.展开更多
In this editorial,we comment on the recent article by Fei et al exploring the field of near-infrared spectroscopy(NIRS)research in schizophrenia from a bibliometrics perspective.In recent years,NIRS has shown unique a...In this editorial,we comment on the recent article by Fei et al exploring the field of near-infrared spectroscopy(NIRS)research in schizophrenia from a bibliometrics perspective.In recent years,NIRS has shown unique advantages in the auxiliary diagnosis of schizophrenia,and the introduction of bibliometrics has provided a macro perspective for research in this field.Despite the opportunities brought about by these technological developments,remaining challenges require multidi-sciplinary approach to devise a reliable and accurate diagnosis system for schizo-phrenia.Nonetheless,NIRS-assisted technology is expected to contribute to the division of methods for early intervention and treatment of schizophrenia.展开更多
BACKGROUND Mild cognitive impairment(MCI)has a high risk of progression to Alzheimer’s disease.The disease is often accompanied by sleep disorders,and whether sleep disorders have an effect on brain function in patie...BACKGROUND Mild cognitive impairment(MCI)has a high risk of progression to Alzheimer’s disease.The disease is often accompanied by sleep disorders,and whether sleep disorders have an effect on brain function in patients with MCI is unclear.AIM To explore the near-infrared brain function characteristics of MCI with sleep disorders.METHODS A total of 120 patients with MCI(MCI group)and 50 healthy subjects(control group)were selected.All subjects underwent the functional near-infrared spec-troscopy test.Collect baseline data,Mini-Mental State Examination,Montreal Cognitive Assessment scale,fatigue severity scale(FSS)score,sleep parameter,and oxyhemoglobin(Oxy-Hb)concentration and peak time of functional near-infrared spectroscopy test during the task period.The relationship between Oxy-RESULTS Compared with the control group,the FSS score of the MCI group was higher(t=11.310),and the scores of Pittsburgh sleep quality index,sleep time,sleep efficiency,nocturnal sleep disturbance,and daytime dysfunction were higher(Z=-10.518,-10.368,-9.035,-10.661,-10.088).Subjective sleep quality and total sleep time scores were lower(Z=-11.592,-9.924).The sleep efficiency of the MCI group was lower,and the awakening frequency,rem sleep latency period,total sleep time,and oxygen desaturation index were higher(t=5.969,5.829,2.887,3.003,5.937).The Oxy-Hb concentration at T0,T1,and T2 in the MCI group was lower(t=14.940,11.280,5.721),and the peak time was higher(t=18.800,13.350,9.827).In MCI patients,the concentration of Oxy-Hb during T0 was negatively correlated with the scores of Pittsburgh sleep quality index,sleep time,total sleep time,and sleep efficiency(r=-0.611,-0.388,-0.563,-0.356).It was positively correlated with sleep efficiency and total sleep time(r=0.754,0.650),and negatively correlated with oxygen desaturation index(r=-0.561)and FSS score(r=-0.526).All comparisons were P<0.05.CONCLUSION Patients with MCI and sleep disorders have lower near-infrared brain function than normal people,which is related to sleep quality.Clinically,a comprehensive assessment of the near-infrared brain function of patients should be carried out to guide targeted treatment and improve curative effect.展开更多
Carbon dots(CDs)are fluorescent carbon-based nanomaterials with sizes smal-ler than 10 nm,that are renowned for their exceptional properties,including superior anti-photobleaching,excellent biocompatibility,and minima...Carbon dots(CDs)are fluorescent carbon-based nanomaterials with sizes smal-ler than 10 nm,that are renowned for their exceptional properties,including superior anti-photobleaching,excellent biocompatibility,and minimal toxicity,which have received sig-nificant interest.Near-infrared(NIR)light has emerged as an ideal light source in the biolo-gical field due to its advantages of minimal scattering and absorption,long wavelength emission,increased tissue penetration,and reduced interference from biological back-grounds.CDs with efficient absorption and/or emission characteristics in the NIR spectrum have shown remarkable promise in the biomedical uses.This study provides a comprehens-ive overview of the preparation methods and wavelength modulation strategies for near-in-frared CDs and reviews research progress in their use in the areas of biosensing,bioimaging,and therapy.It also discusses current challenges and clinical prospects,aimed at deepening our understanding of the subject and promoting further advances in this field.展开更多
A novel near-infrared all-fiber mode monitor based on a mini-two-path Mach-Zehnder interferometer(MTP-MZI)is proposed.The MTP-MZI mode monitor is created by fusing a section of(no-core fiber,NCF)and a(single-mode fibe...A novel near-infrared all-fiber mode monitor based on a mini-two-path Mach-Zehnder interferometer(MTP-MZI)is proposed.The MTP-MZI mode monitor is created by fusing a section of(no-core fiber,NCF)and a(single-mode fiber,SMF)together with an optical fiber fusion splicer,establishing two distinct centimeter-level optical transmission paths.Since the high-order modes in NCF transmit near-infrared light more sensitively to curvature-induced energy leakage than the fundamental mode in SMF,the near-infrared high-order mode light leaks out of NCF when the curvature changes,causing the MTP-MZI transmission spectrum to change.By ana⁃lyzing the relationship between the curvature,transmission spectrum,and spatial frequency spectrum,the modes involved in the interference can be studied,thereby revealing the mode transmission characteristics of near-infra⁃red light in optical fibers.In the verification experiments,higher-order modes were excited by inserting a novel hollow-core fiber(HCF)into the MTP-MZI.When the curvature of the MTP-MZI changes,the near-infrared light high-order mode introduced into the device leaks out,causing the transmission spectrum to return to its origi⁃nal state before bending and before the HCF was spliced.The experimental results demonstrate that the MTP-MZI mode monitor can monitor the fiber modes introduced from the external environment,providing both theoretical and experimental foundations for near-infrared all-fiber mode monitoring in optical information systems.展开更多
Tin-lead(Sn-Pb)mixed perovskites are extensively investigated in near-infrared(NIR)photodetectors(PDs)owing to their excellent photoelectric performance.However,achieving high-performance Sn-Pb mixed PDs remains chall...Tin-lead(Sn-Pb)mixed perovskites are extensively investigated in near-infrared(NIR)photodetectors(PDs)owing to their excellent photoelectric performance.However,achieving high-performance Sn-Pb mixed PDs remains challenging,primarily because of the rapid crystallization and the susceptibility of Sn^(2+) to oxidation.To ad⁃dress these issues,this study introduces the multifunctional molecules 2,3-difluorobenzenamine(DBM)to modulate the crystallization of Sn-Pb mixed perovskites and retard the oxidation of Sn^(2+),thereby significantly enhancing film quality.Compared with the pristine film,Sn-Pb mixed perovskite films modulated by DBM molecules exhibit a high⁃ly homogeneous morphology,reduced roughness and defect density.The self-powered NIR PDs fabricated with the improved films have a spectral response range from 300 nm to 1100 nm,a peak responsivity of 0.51 A·W^(-1),a spe⁃cific detectivity as high as 2.46×10^(11)Jones within the NIR region(780 nm to 1100 nm),a linear dynamic range ex⁃ceeding 152 dB,and ultrafast rise/fall time of 123/464 ns.Thanks to the outstanding performance of PDs,the fabri⁃cated 5×5 PDs array demonstrates superior imaging ability in the NIR region up to 980 nm.This work advances the development of Sn-Pb mixed perovskites for NIR detection and paves the way for their commercialization.展开更多
Broadband near-infrared(NIR)luminescent materials have shown great promise in applications such as optical communication,biomedicine,and optoelectronic devices.However,the current research is focused on phos⁃phors and...Broadband near-infrared(NIR)luminescent materials have shown great promise in applications such as optical communication,biomedicine,and optoelectronic devices.However,the current research is focused on phos⁃phors and glasses,and it is important to develop broadband NIR luminescent nanomaterials.Here,we report an erbi⁃um-sensitized core-shell nanocrystal design for broadband NIR emission.Based on the structural design with suitable dopings of Tm^(3+)and Ho^(3+),the broadband NIR emission covering 1.5-2.1μm region is achieved under 980 nm and 808 nm excitations.Moreover,the emission intensity is further enhanced by introducing Yb^(3+)and Nd^(3+)into the sam⁃ple,respectively,and the energy transfer processes between them are systematically discussed.Our results present a novel approach for developing broadband NIR luminescent materials and devices.展开更多
Doping perylene diimide(PDI)into a polymer matrix is a simple strategy to prepare near-infrared(NIR)reflective materials,but the mechanical properties and NIR reflectance properties are significantly compromised due t...Doping perylene diimide(PDI)into a polymer matrix is a simple strategy to prepare near-infrared(NIR)reflective materials,but the mechanical properties and NIR reflectance properties are significantly compromised due to macro-phase separation.In this study,a novel polymer(denoted as PU-PDI)with intrinsic NIR reflective proper⁃ties was synthesized by covalent incorporation of PDI units into polyurethane chains.Its photophysical characteris⁃tics,mechanical property and NIR reflectance property are investigated in detail.The results show that covalent in⁃corporation reduces the severe aggregation of PDI units,thereby endows PU-PDI with excellent mechanical property.The elongation at break of PU-PDI can reach more than 700%,and the breaking strength is 34.11 MPa.Moreover,compared to the blending system,PU-PDI possesses enhanced NIR reflection ability due to the better dispersion of PDI units.展开更多
Organic semiconductor materials have shown unique advantages in the development of optoelectronic devices due to their ease of preparation,low cost,lightweight,and flexibility.In this work,we explored the application ...Organic semiconductor materials have shown unique advantages in the development of optoelectronic devices due to their ease of preparation,low cost,lightweight,and flexibility.In this work,we explored the application of the organic semiconductor Y6-1O single crystal in photodetection devices.Firstly,Y6-1O single crystal material was prepared on a silicon substrate using solution droplet casting method.The optical properties of Y6-1O material were characterized by polarized optical microscopy,fluorescence spectroscopy,etc.,confirming its highly single crystalline performance and emission properties in the near-infrared region.Phototransistors based on Y6-1O materials with different thicknesses were then fabricated and tested.It was found that the devices exhibited good visible to near-infrared photoresponse,with the maximum photoresponse in the near-infrared region at 785 nm.The photocurrent on/off ratio reaches 10^(2),and photoresponsivity reaches 16 mA/W.It was also found that the spectral response of the device could be regulated by gate voltage as well as the material thickness,providing important conditions for optimizing the performance of near-infrared photodetectors.This study not only demonstrates the excellent performance of organic phototransistors based on Y6-1O single crystal material in near-infrared detection but also provides new ideas and directions for the future development of infrared detectors.展开更多
Optical imaging in vivo holds significant implications for disease diagnosis, and nanoprobes with near-infrared (NIR) emission leverage the deep tissue penetration and high spatiotemporal resolution provided by NIR li...Optical imaging in vivo holds significant implications for disease diagnosis, and nanoprobes with near-infrared (NIR) emission leverage the deep tissue penetration and high spatiotemporal resolution provided by NIR light, demonstrating considerable application potential. This study presents the design and synthesis of three nitrogen-doped boron–dipyrrin (Aza-BODIPY) molecules: Aza–BDP–OCH_(3), Aza–BDP–OH, and Aza–BDP-I. Leveraging the strong electron-accepting properties of the Aza-BODIPY core, we developed a donor–acceptor–donor (D-A-D) structure for Aza–BDP–OCH_(3) through modifications with triphenylamine and methoxy groups, resulting in NIR fluorescence. Aza–BDP–OH was obtained via demethylation using boron tribromide, whereas Aza–BDP-I was synthesized by introducing iodine into Aza–BDP–OCH_(3). These three molecules self-assemble with the amphiphilic polymer PMHC18-mPEG to form nanoparticles (NPs), yielding optical nanoprobes. The resulting NPs exhibit NIR emission, good water solubility, and biocompatibility. At a concentration of 100 μg·mL^(-1), these NPs demonstrate low biological toxicity, highlighting their potential for biological applications. Following tail vein injection, Aza–BDP-I NPs accumulate in tumors and effectively illuminate them via the enhanced permeability and retention (EPR) effect. Furthermore, these organic NPs were metabolized by the liver. Therefore, Aza-BODIPY-based NIR fluorescent NPs offer a promising platform for the development of in vivo optical nanoprobes.展开更多
Pure near-infrared(NIR)phosphorescent materials with emission peak larger than 700 nm are of great significance for the development of optoelectronics and biomedicine.We have designed and synthesized two new B-embedde...Pure near-infrared(NIR)phosphorescent materials with emission peak larger than 700 nm are of great significance for the development of optoelectronics and biomedicine.We have designed and synthesized two new B-embedded pure near-infrared(NIR)-emitting iridium complexes(Ir(Bpiq)2acac and Ir(Bpiq)2dpm)with peaks greater than 720 nm.More importantly,they exhibit very narrow phosphorescent emission with full width at half maximum(FWHM)of only about 50 nm(0.12 e V),resulting in a high NIR content(>90%)in their spectrum.In view of better optical property and solubility,the complex Ir(Bpiq)_(2)dpm was used as the emitting layer of a solution-processed OLED device,and achieved good maximum external quantum efficiency(EQE)(2.8%)peaking at 728 nm.This research provides an important strategy for the design of narrowband NIR-emitting phosphorescent iridium complexes and their optoelectronic applications.展开更多
Proteolysis-targeting chimera(PROTAC)has emerged as an efficient strategy to accurately control intracellular protein levels.However,conventional PROTACs are generally limited by nonspecific protein degradation and of...Proteolysis-targeting chimera(PROTAC)has emerged as an efficient strategy to accurately control intracellular protein levels.However,conventional PROTACs are generally limited by nonspecific protein degradation and off-tissue side effects.Particularly,there is a lack of effective chemical tools for visualizing protein degradation.Herein,a near-infrared fluorescent and theranostic PROTAC(PRO-S-DCM)was designed for imaging the degradation of bromodomain-containing protein 4(BRD4).PRO-S-DCM could be tumor-specifically activated and exhibited favorable imaging effects both in vitro and in vivo.PRO-S-DCM was proven to be a theranostic probe,which potently inhibited growth,invasion and migration of He La cells and induced cell apoptosis.展开更多
Accurate identification and viability assessment of the parathyroid glands(PGs)are critical when performing thyroid and parathyroid surgeries.Traditional visual inspection-based intrao-perative methods suffer from sub...Accurate identification and viability assessment of the parathyroid glands(PGs)are critical when performing thyroid and parathyroid surgeries.Traditional visual inspection-based intrao-perative methods suffer from subjectivity and uncertainty.Near-infrared(NIR)imaging meth-ods,including NIR autofluorescence(NIRAF)imaging and indocyanine green fluorescence imaging(ICGFI),have emerged as promising and reliable techniques for intraoperative PG identification and assessment.Here,the principles and clinical performanoe of NIR imaging methods were comprehensively reviewed.展开更多
Singlet oxygen(^(1)O_(2)),as the primary reactive oxygen species in photodynamic therapy,can effectively induce excessive oxidative stress to ablate tumors and kill germs in clinical treatment.However,monitoring endog...Singlet oxygen(^(1)O_(2)),as the primary reactive oxygen species in photodynamic therapy,can effectively induce excessive oxidative stress to ablate tumors and kill germs in clinical treatment.However,monitoring endogenous^(1)O_(2)is greatly challenging due to its extremely short lifetime and high reactivity in biological condition.Herein,we report an ultra-high signal-to-ratio near-infrared chemiluminescent probe(DCMCy)for the precise detection of endogenous^(1)O_(2)during photodynamic therapy(PDT).The methoxy moiety was removed from enolether unit in DCM-Cy to suppress the potential self-photooxidation reaction,thus greatly eliminating the photoinduced background signals during PDT.Additionally,the compact cyclobutane modification of DCM-Cy resulted in a significant 6-fold increase in cell permeability compared to conventional adamantane-dioxane probes.Therefore,our“step-by-step”strategy for DCM-Cy addressed the limitations of traditional chemiluminescent(CL)probes for^(1)O_(2),enabling effectively tracking of endogenous^(1)O_(2)level changes in living cells,pathogenic bacteria and mice in PDT.展开更多
Hypochlorous acid(HClO)is a critical biomolecule in living organisms,playing an essential role in numerous physiological or pathological processes.Abnormal levels of HClO in the body may lead to a series of diseases,f...Hypochlorous acid(HClO)is a critical biomolecule in living organisms,playing an essential role in numerous physiological or pathological processes.Abnormal levels of HClO in the body may lead to a series of diseases,for instance,inflammation and cancer.Thus,accurate measurement of HClO levels should be more beneficial for understanding its role in diseases and gaining a deeper insight into the pathogenesis of diseases.In this work,we designed a near-infrared two-photon fluorescent probe(HDM-Cl-HClO)for detecting fluctuations in HClO levels in inflammatory and tumor-bearing mice.Notably,the probe can respond to HClO within 5 s and trigger a brilliant red fluorescence at 660 nm.It exhibits high specificity and sensitivity for HClO.The superior spectral capability of the probe has enabled the detection of HClO levels in cells and zebrafish,as well as achieved the detection of HClO in inflammatory and tumor mice.This work not only provides a novel strategy and tool for HClO imaging in living systems,but also holds great potential for the diagnosis of inflammation and cancer.展开更多
Carbon dots(CDs)are an emerging class of zero-dimensional carbon nano optical materials that are as promising candidates for various applications.Through the exploration of scientific researchers,the optical band gap ...Carbon dots(CDs)are an emerging class of zero-dimensional carbon nano optical materials that are as promising candidates for various applications.Through the exploration of scientific researchers,the optical band gap of CDs has been continuously regulated and red-shifted from the initial blue-violet light to longer wavelengths.In recent years,CDs with near-infrared(NIR)absorption/emission have been gradually reported.Because NIR light has deeper penetration and lower scattering and is invisible to the human eye,it has great application prospects in the fields of biological imaging and treatment,information encryption,optical communications,etc.Although there are a few reviews on deep red to NIR CDs,they only focus on the single biomedical direction.There is still a lack of comprehensive reviews focusing on NIR(≥700 nm)absorption and luminescent CDs and their multifunctional applications.Based on our research group’s findings on NIR CDs,this review summarizes recent advancements in their preparation strategies and applications,points out the current shortcomings and challenges,and anticipates future development trajectories.展开更多
The level of urinary albumin is a critical indicator for the early diagnosis and management of chronic kidney disease(CKD).However,existing methods for detecting albumin are not conducive to point-of-care testing due ...The level of urinary albumin is a critical indicator for the early diagnosis and management of chronic kidney disease(CKD).However,existing methods for detecting albumin are not conducive to point-of-care testing due to the complexity of reagent addition and incubation processes.This study presents a smartphone-integrated handheld automated biochemical analyzer(sHABA)designed for point-of-care testing of urinary albumin.The sHABA features a pre-loaded,disposable reagent cassette with reagents for the albumin assay arranged in the order of their addition within a hose.The smartphone-integrated analyzer can drive the reagents following a preset program,to enable automatic sequential addition.The sHABA has a detection limit for albumin of 5.9 mg/L and a linear detection range from 7 to 450 mg/L.The consistency of albumin level detection in 931 urine samples using sHABA with clinical tests indicates good sensitivity(95.78%)and specificity(90.16%).This research advances the field by providing an automated detection method for albumin in a portable device,allowing even untrained individuals to monitor CKD in real time at the patient's bedside.In the context of promoting tiered diagnosis and treatment,the sHABA has the potential to become an essential tool for the early diagnosis and comprehensive management of CKD and other chronic conditions.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the characteristics and significance of near-infrared brain function imaging in patients with depressive disorder after administration of propofol injection.Methods:A total of 28 subjects with...Objective:To investigate the characteristics and significance of near-infrared brain function imaging in patients with depressive disorder after administration of propofol injection.Methods:A total of 28 subjects with depressive disorder diagnosed according to DSM-5 criteria were selected from Xi’an Mental Health Center between January 2022 and January 2025.They were randomly divided into an experimental group(propofol group,n=14)and a control group(intralipid group,n=14)using a random number table.The changes in integral value(IV)and centroid value(CV)of the two patient groups before and after treatment were measured using functional near-infrared spectroscopy(fNIRS)technology.Results:There was no statistically significant difference in HAMD scores between the two groups of patients at 24 h before treatment(P>0.05).Repeated measures analysis of variance showed that both time factor(Ftime=32.237,Ptime<0.001),group factor(Fgroup=47.027,Pgroup<0.001),and their interaction(Finteraction=31.829,Pinteraction<0.001)were statistically significant.The centroid values of the frontal and temporal lobes were consistent at baseline before treatment,with no intra-group changes or inter-group differences at any time point after treatment(P>0.05).The integral values of the frontal and temporal lobes were consistent between the two groups at baseline before treatment,and both showed a time-dependent increase after treatment(Ptime<0.05).However,the increase in the experimental group was significantly greater than that in the control group(Pgroup<0.05),with a significant interaction effect(Pinteraction<0.05).Conclusion:fNIRS detected specific acute hemodynamic changes in the prefrontal and temporal regions of patients with depressive disorder after propofol intervention.These changes may be related to the mechanism of action of propofol.However,this study did not confirm a direct linear correlation between changes in integral/centroid values and the degree of clinical improvement in depressive symptoms.Propofol intervention combined with deep anesthesia rapidly improved depressive symptoms and was accompanied by enhanced hemodynamic activity in the prefrontal/temporal regions,though its specificity requires further validation.展开更多
Fluorescent probes have wide applications in biological and environmental analysis due to their advantages of simple operation, convenient flexibility, high sensitivity and efficiency. They are considered to be promis...Fluorescent probes have wide applications in biological and environmental analysis due to their advantages of simple operation, convenient flexibility, high sensitivity and efficiency. They are considered to be promising tools for accurate analysis of agriculture- and food-related hazardous substances. In this review, the types and characteristics of the near-infrared fluorescence probes (NIFPs) are briefly described. The recent advances of NIFPs for precisely detecting various hazardous substances including heavy metals, sulfite and related sulfiting agents and hydrogen peroxide are summarized. Finally, the present challenges and future perspectives faced by NIFPs in food safety analysis are discussed.展开更多
基金supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China(Nos.62075079,62305127,61975200)the Natural Science Foundation of Jilin Province(20230508135RC)the Science and Technology Development Foundation of Changchun City(23GZZ15).
文摘The fluorescence imaging (FLI) in the second near-infrared window (NIR-II, 1000–1700nm) has attracted considerable attention in the past decade. In contrast to conventional NIR-I window excitation (808nm/980nm), FLI with NIR-II window excitation (1064nm/other wavelength beyond 1000nm) can afford deeper tissue penetration depth with high clarity due to the merits of suppressed photon scattering and diminished autofluorescence. In this review, we have summarized NIR-II window excitable/emissive organic/polymeric fluorophores recently developed. The characteristics of these fluorophores such as chemical structures and photophysical properties have also been critically discussed. Furthermore, the latest development of noninvasive in vivo FLI with NIR-II excitation was highlighted. The ideal imaging results emphasized the importance of NIR-II excitation of these fluorophores in enabling deep tissue penetration and high-resolution imaging. Finally, a perspective on the challenges and prospects of NIR-II excitable/emissive organic/polymeric fluorophores was also discussed. We expected this review will be served as a source of inspiration for researchers, stimulating the creation of novel NIR-II excitable fluorophores and fostering the development of bioimaging applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22276139)the Shanghai’s Municipal State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission(No.2022028).
文摘To better understand the migration behavior of plastic fragments in the environment,development of rapid non-destructive methods for in-situ identification and characterization of plastic fragments is necessary.However,most of the studies had focused only on colored plastic fragments,ignoring colorless plastic fragments and the effects of different environmental media(backgrounds),thus underestimating their abundance.To address this issue,the present study used near-infrared spectroscopy to compare the identification of colored and colorless plastic fragments based on partial least squares-discriminant analysis(PLS-DA),extreme gradient boost,support vector machine and random forest classifier.The effects of polymer color,type,thickness,and background on the plastic fragments classification were evaluated.PLS-DA presented the best and most stable outcome,with higher robustness and lower misclassification rate.All models frequently misinterpreted colorless plastic fragments and its background when the fragment thickness was less than 0.1mm.A two-stage modeling method,which first distinguishes the plastic types and then identifies colorless plastic fragments that had been misclassified as background,was proposed.The method presented an accuracy higher than 99%in different backgrounds.In summary,this study developed a novel method for rapid and synchronous identification of colored and colorless plastic fragments under complex environmental backgrounds.
文摘In this editorial,we comment on the recent article by Fei et al exploring the field of near-infrared spectroscopy(NIRS)research in schizophrenia from a bibliometrics perspective.In recent years,NIRS has shown unique advantages in the auxiliary diagnosis of schizophrenia,and the introduction of bibliometrics has provided a macro perspective for research in this field.Despite the opportunities brought about by these technological developments,remaining challenges require multidi-sciplinary approach to devise a reliable and accurate diagnosis system for schizo-phrenia.Nonetheless,NIRS-assisted technology is expected to contribute to the division of methods for early intervention and treatment of schizophrenia.
文摘BACKGROUND Mild cognitive impairment(MCI)has a high risk of progression to Alzheimer’s disease.The disease is often accompanied by sleep disorders,and whether sleep disorders have an effect on brain function in patients with MCI is unclear.AIM To explore the near-infrared brain function characteristics of MCI with sleep disorders.METHODS A total of 120 patients with MCI(MCI group)and 50 healthy subjects(control group)were selected.All subjects underwent the functional near-infrared spec-troscopy test.Collect baseline data,Mini-Mental State Examination,Montreal Cognitive Assessment scale,fatigue severity scale(FSS)score,sleep parameter,and oxyhemoglobin(Oxy-Hb)concentration and peak time of functional near-infrared spectroscopy test during the task period.The relationship between Oxy-RESULTS Compared with the control group,the FSS score of the MCI group was higher(t=11.310),and the scores of Pittsburgh sleep quality index,sleep time,sleep efficiency,nocturnal sleep disturbance,and daytime dysfunction were higher(Z=-10.518,-10.368,-9.035,-10.661,-10.088).Subjective sleep quality and total sleep time scores were lower(Z=-11.592,-9.924).The sleep efficiency of the MCI group was lower,and the awakening frequency,rem sleep latency period,total sleep time,and oxygen desaturation index were higher(t=5.969,5.829,2.887,3.003,5.937).The Oxy-Hb concentration at T0,T1,and T2 in the MCI group was lower(t=14.940,11.280,5.721),and the peak time was higher(t=18.800,13.350,9.827).In MCI patients,the concentration of Oxy-Hb during T0 was negatively correlated with the scores of Pittsburgh sleep quality index,sleep time,total sleep time,and sleep efficiency(r=-0.611,-0.388,-0.563,-0.356).It was positively correlated with sleep efficiency and total sleep time(r=0.754,0.650),and negatively correlated with oxygen desaturation index(r=-0.561)and FSS score(r=-0.526).All comparisons were P<0.05.CONCLUSION Patients with MCI and sleep disorders have lower near-infrared brain function than normal people,which is related to sleep quality.Clinically,a comprehensive assessment of the near-infrared brain function of patients should be carried out to guide targeted treatment and improve curative effect.
基金financial support by Talent Introduction Research Initiation Fund of Shanxi Bethune Hospital(2022RC04)Basic Research Program Youth Science Research Project of Shanxi province(202203021212096)+1 种基金Shanxi Province Clinical Theranostics Technology Innovation Center for Immunologic and Rheumatic Diseases(CXZX-202302)Research Project Plan of Shanxi Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine(2023ZYYB2021)。
文摘Carbon dots(CDs)are fluorescent carbon-based nanomaterials with sizes smal-ler than 10 nm,that are renowned for their exceptional properties,including superior anti-photobleaching,excellent biocompatibility,and minimal toxicity,which have received sig-nificant interest.Near-infrared(NIR)light has emerged as an ideal light source in the biolo-gical field due to its advantages of minimal scattering and absorption,long wavelength emission,increased tissue penetration,and reduced interference from biological back-grounds.CDs with efficient absorption and/or emission characteristics in the NIR spectrum have shown remarkable promise in the biomedical uses.This study provides a comprehens-ive overview of the preparation methods and wavelength modulation strategies for near-in-frared CDs and reviews research progress in their use in the areas of biosensing,bioimaging,and therapy.It also discusses current challenges and clinical prospects,aimed at deepening our understanding of the subject and promoting further advances in this field.
基金Supported by the Central Government Guidance on Local Science and Technology Development Funds(2023ZY1023)the Six Talent Peaks Project in Jiangsu Province(KTHY-052).
文摘A novel near-infrared all-fiber mode monitor based on a mini-two-path Mach-Zehnder interferometer(MTP-MZI)is proposed.The MTP-MZI mode monitor is created by fusing a section of(no-core fiber,NCF)and a(single-mode fiber,SMF)together with an optical fiber fusion splicer,establishing two distinct centimeter-level optical transmission paths.Since the high-order modes in NCF transmit near-infrared light more sensitively to curvature-induced energy leakage than the fundamental mode in SMF,the near-infrared high-order mode light leaks out of NCF when the curvature changes,causing the MTP-MZI transmission spectrum to change.By ana⁃lyzing the relationship between the curvature,transmission spectrum,and spatial frequency spectrum,the modes involved in the interference can be studied,thereby revealing the mode transmission characteristics of near-infra⁃red light in optical fibers.In the verification experiments,higher-order modes were excited by inserting a novel hollow-core fiber(HCF)into the MTP-MZI.When the curvature of the MTP-MZI changes,the near-infrared light high-order mode introduced into the device leaks out,causing the transmission spectrum to return to its origi⁃nal state before bending and before the HCF was spliced.The experimental results demonstrate that the MTP-MZI mode monitor can monitor the fiber modes introduced from the external environment,providing both theoretical and experimental foundations for near-infrared all-fiber mode monitoring in optical information systems.
基金Supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFA1404201)National Natural Science Foundation of China(62205187,U23A20380,U22A2091,62222509,62127817,62075120)+3 种基金Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University of Ministry of Education of China(IRT_17R70)Fundamental Research Program of Shanxi Province(202103021223032,202303021222031)Project Funded by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2022M722006)Fund for Shanxi“1331 Project”Key Subjects Construction。
文摘Tin-lead(Sn-Pb)mixed perovskites are extensively investigated in near-infrared(NIR)photodetectors(PDs)owing to their excellent photoelectric performance.However,achieving high-performance Sn-Pb mixed PDs remains challenging,primarily because of the rapid crystallization and the susceptibility of Sn^(2+) to oxidation.To ad⁃dress these issues,this study introduces the multifunctional molecules 2,3-difluorobenzenamine(DBM)to modulate the crystallization of Sn-Pb mixed perovskites and retard the oxidation of Sn^(2+),thereby significantly enhancing film quality.Compared with the pristine film,Sn-Pb mixed perovskite films modulated by DBM molecules exhibit a high⁃ly homogeneous morphology,reduced roughness and defect density.The self-powered NIR PDs fabricated with the improved films have a spectral response range from 300 nm to 1100 nm,a peak responsivity of 0.51 A·W^(-1),a spe⁃cific detectivity as high as 2.46×10^(11)Jones within the NIR region(780 nm to 1100 nm),a linear dynamic range ex⁃ceeding 152 dB,and ultrafast rise/fall time of 123/464 ns.Thanks to the outstanding performance of PDs,the fabri⁃cated 5×5 PDs array demonstrates superior imaging ability in the NIR region up to 980 nm.This work advances the development of Sn-Pb mixed perovskites for NIR detection and paves the way for their commercialization.
文摘Broadband near-infrared(NIR)luminescent materials have shown great promise in applications such as optical communication,biomedicine,and optoelectronic devices.However,the current research is focused on phos⁃phors and glasses,and it is important to develop broadband NIR luminescent nanomaterials.Here,we report an erbi⁃um-sensitized core-shell nanocrystal design for broadband NIR emission.Based on the structural design with suitable dopings of Tm^(3+)and Ho^(3+),the broadband NIR emission covering 1.5-2.1μm region is achieved under 980 nm and 808 nm excitations.Moreover,the emission intensity is further enhanced by introducing Yb^(3+)and Nd^(3+)into the sam⁃ple,respectively,and the energy transfer processes between them are systematically discussed.Our results present a novel approach for developing broadband NIR luminescent materials and devices.
文摘Doping perylene diimide(PDI)into a polymer matrix is a simple strategy to prepare near-infrared(NIR)reflective materials,but the mechanical properties and NIR reflectance properties are significantly compromised due to macro-phase separation.In this study,a novel polymer(denoted as PU-PDI)with intrinsic NIR reflective proper⁃ties was synthesized by covalent incorporation of PDI units into polyurethane chains.Its photophysical characteris⁃tics,mechanical property and NIR reflectance property are investigated in detail.The results show that covalent in⁃corporation reduces the severe aggregation of PDI units,thereby endows PU-PDI with excellent mechanical property.The elongation at break of PU-PDI can reach more than 700%,and the breaking strength is 34.11 MPa.Moreover,compared to the blending system,PU-PDI possesses enhanced NIR reflection ability due to the better dispersion of PDI units.
基金Supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFB2012601)National Natural Science Foundation of China(12204109)+1 种基金Science and Technology Innovation Plan of Shanghai Science and Technology Commission(21JC1400200)Higher Education Indus⁃try Support Program of Gansu Province(2022CYZC-06)。
文摘Organic semiconductor materials have shown unique advantages in the development of optoelectronic devices due to their ease of preparation,low cost,lightweight,and flexibility.In this work,we explored the application of the organic semiconductor Y6-1O single crystal in photodetection devices.Firstly,Y6-1O single crystal material was prepared on a silicon substrate using solution droplet casting method.The optical properties of Y6-1O material were characterized by polarized optical microscopy,fluorescence spectroscopy,etc.,confirming its highly single crystalline performance and emission properties in the near-infrared region.Phototransistors based on Y6-1O materials with different thicknesses were then fabricated and tested.It was found that the devices exhibited good visible to near-infrared photoresponse,with the maximum photoresponse in the near-infrared region at 785 nm.The photocurrent on/off ratio reaches 10^(2),and photoresponsivity reaches 16 mA/W.It was also found that the spectral response of the device could be regulated by gate voltage as well as the material thickness,providing important conditions for optimizing the performance of near-infrared photodetectors.This study not only demonstrates the excellent performance of organic phototransistors based on Y6-1O single crystal material in near-infrared detection but also provides new ideas and directions for the future development of infrared detectors.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China (2023YFA0913600)the Postgraduate Research & Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province (KYCX23-1480)H. Liao and Q. Meng contributed equally to this work.
文摘Optical imaging in vivo holds significant implications for disease diagnosis, and nanoprobes with near-infrared (NIR) emission leverage the deep tissue penetration and high spatiotemporal resolution provided by NIR light, demonstrating considerable application potential. This study presents the design and synthesis of three nitrogen-doped boron–dipyrrin (Aza-BODIPY) molecules: Aza–BDP–OCH_(3), Aza–BDP–OH, and Aza–BDP-I. Leveraging the strong electron-accepting properties of the Aza-BODIPY core, we developed a donor–acceptor–donor (D-A-D) structure for Aza–BDP–OCH_(3) through modifications with triphenylamine and methoxy groups, resulting in NIR fluorescence. Aza–BDP–OH was obtained via demethylation using boron tribromide, whereas Aza–BDP-I was synthesized by introducing iodine into Aza–BDP–OCH_(3). These three molecules self-assemble with the amphiphilic polymer PMHC18-mPEG to form nanoparticles (NPs), yielding optical nanoprobes. The resulting NPs exhibit NIR emission, good water solubility, and biocompatibility. At a concentration of 100 μg·mL^(-1), these NPs demonstrate low biological toxicity, highlighting their potential for biological applications. Following tail vein injection, Aza–BDP-I NPs accumulate in tumors and effectively illuminate them via the enhanced permeability and retention (EPR) effect. Furthermore, these organic NPs were metabolized by the liver. Therefore, Aza-BODIPY-based NIR fluorescent NPs offer a promising platform for the development of in vivo optical nanoprobes.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22171109,52373195 and 22001097)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province of China(No.BK20201003)+1 种基金the Postdoctoral Research Foundation of China(No.2021M701657)the Opening Project of Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Chemical Materials and Devices,Ministry of Education,Jianghan University(No.JDGD-202301)。
文摘Pure near-infrared(NIR)phosphorescent materials with emission peak larger than 700 nm are of great significance for the development of optoelectronics and biomedicine.We have designed and synthesized two new B-embedded pure near-infrared(NIR)-emitting iridium complexes(Ir(Bpiq)2acac and Ir(Bpiq)2dpm)with peaks greater than 720 nm.More importantly,they exhibit very narrow phosphorescent emission with full width at half maximum(FWHM)of only about 50 nm(0.12 e V),resulting in a high NIR content(>90%)in their spectrum.In view of better optical property and solubility,the complex Ir(Bpiq)_(2)dpm was used as the emitting layer of a solution-processed OLED device,and achieved good maximum external quantum efficiency(EQE)(2.8%)peaking at 728 nm.This research provides an important strategy for the design of narrowband NIR-emitting phosphorescent iridium complexes and their optoelectronic applications.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFC3401500 to C.Sheng)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82030105 to C.Sheng and Nos.22077138,22377145 to S.Wu)Shanghai Rising-Star Program(No.22QA1411300 to S.Wu)。
文摘Proteolysis-targeting chimera(PROTAC)has emerged as an efficient strategy to accurately control intracellular protein levels.However,conventional PROTACs are generally limited by nonspecific protein degradation and off-tissue side effects.Particularly,there is a lack of effective chemical tools for visualizing protein degradation.Herein,a near-infrared fluorescent and theranostic PROTAC(PRO-S-DCM)was designed for imaging the degradation of bromodomain-containing protein 4(BRD4).PRO-S-DCM could be tumor-specifically activated and exhibited favorable imaging effects both in vitro and in vivo.PRO-S-DCM was proven to be a theranostic probe,which potently inhibited growth,invasion and migration of He La cells and induced cell apoptosis.
基金supported by Shanghai Jiao Tong University(YG2022ZD005,YG2024QNA06).
文摘Accurate identification and viability assessment of the parathyroid glands(PGs)are critical when performing thyroid and parathyroid surgeries.Traditional visual inspection-based intrao-perative methods suffer from subjectivity and uncertainty.Near-infrared(NIR)imaging meth-ods,including NIR autofluorescence(NIRAF)imaging and indocyanine green fluorescence imaging(ICGFI),have emerged as promising and reliable techniques for intraoperative PG identification and assessment.Here,the principles and clinical performanoe of NIR imaging methods were comprehensively reviewed.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.32121005,22225805,22308101,and 32394001)Shanghai Science and Technology Innovation Action Plan(No.23J21901600)+2 种基金Innovation Program of Shanghai Municipal Education Commission,Shanghai Frontier Science Research Base of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism(Shanghai Municipal Education Commission,No.2021 Sci&Tech 03-28)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2021M701199)Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai(No.23ZR1416600).
文摘Singlet oxygen(^(1)O_(2)),as the primary reactive oxygen species in photodynamic therapy,can effectively induce excessive oxidative stress to ablate tumors and kill germs in clinical treatment.However,monitoring endogenous^(1)O_(2)is greatly challenging due to its extremely short lifetime and high reactivity in biological condition.Herein,we report an ultra-high signal-to-ratio near-infrared chemiluminescent probe(DCMCy)for the precise detection of endogenous^(1)O_(2)during photodynamic therapy(PDT).The methoxy moiety was removed from enolether unit in DCM-Cy to suppress the potential self-photooxidation reaction,thus greatly eliminating the photoinduced background signals during PDT.Additionally,the compact cyclobutane modification of DCM-Cy resulted in a significant 6-fold increase in cell permeability compared to conventional adamantane-dioxane probes.Therefore,our“step-by-step”strategy for DCM-Cy addressed the limitations of traditional chemiluminescent(CL)probes for^(1)O_(2),enabling effectively tracking of endogenous^(1)O_(2)level changes in living cells,pathogenic bacteria and mice in PDT.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22264013)Hainan Province Clinical Medical Center(No.2021)Hainan Province Science and Technology Special Fund(No.ZDYF2024SHFZ104).
文摘Hypochlorous acid(HClO)is a critical biomolecule in living organisms,playing an essential role in numerous physiological or pathological processes.Abnormal levels of HClO in the body may lead to a series of diseases,for instance,inflammation and cancer.Thus,accurate measurement of HClO levels should be more beneficial for understanding its role in diseases and gaining a deeper insight into the pathogenesis of diseases.In this work,we designed a near-infrared two-photon fluorescent probe(HDM-Cl-HClO)for detecting fluctuations in HClO levels in inflammatory and tumor-bearing mice.Notably,the probe can respond to HClO within 5 s and trigger a brilliant red fluorescence at 660 nm.It exhibits high specificity and sensitivity for HClO.The superior spectral capability of the probe has enabled the detection of HClO levels in cells and zebrafish,as well as achieved the detection of HClO in inflammatory and tumor mice.This work not only provides a novel strategy and tool for HClO imaging in living systems,but also holds great potential for the diagnosis of inflammation and cancer.
基金supported by the Science and Technology Development Fund of Macao SAR(Nos.0139/2022/A3,0007/2021/AKP,006/2022/ALC).
文摘Carbon dots(CDs)are an emerging class of zero-dimensional carbon nano optical materials that are as promising candidates for various applications.Through the exploration of scientific researchers,the optical band gap of CDs has been continuously regulated and red-shifted from the initial blue-violet light to longer wavelengths.In recent years,CDs with near-infrared(NIR)absorption/emission have been gradually reported.Because NIR light has deeper penetration and lower scattering and is invisible to the human eye,it has great application prospects in the fields of biological imaging and treatment,information encryption,optical communications,etc.Although there are a few reviews on deep red to NIR CDs,they only focus on the single biomedical direction.There is still a lack of comprehensive reviews focusing on NIR(≥700 nm)absorption and luminescent CDs and their multifunctional applications.Based on our research group’s findings on NIR CDs,this review summarizes recent advancements in their preparation strategies and applications,points out the current shortcomings and challenges,and anticipates future development trajectories.
基金funding by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.:2021M701628)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.:82202625)+3 种基金Science and Technology Projects in Guangzhou,China(Grant No.:SL2022A04J02086)President Foundation of Nanfang Hospital,Southern Medical University,China(Grant Nos.:2021B012,and 2021C050)National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars,China(Grant No.:82025024)Key project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.:82230080).
文摘The level of urinary albumin is a critical indicator for the early diagnosis and management of chronic kidney disease(CKD).However,existing methods for detecting albumin are not conducive to point-of-care testing due to the complexity of reagent addition and incubation processes.This study presents a smartphone-integrated handheld automated biochemical analyzer(sHABA)designed for point-of-care testing of urinary albumin.The sHABA features a pre-loaded,disposable reagent cassette with reagents for the albumin assay arranged in the order of their addition within a hose.The smartphone-integrated analyzer can drive the reagents following a preset program,to enable automatic sequential addition.The sHABA has a detection limit for albumin of 5.9 mg/L and a linear detection range from 7 to 450 mg/L.The consistency of albumin level detection in 931 urine samples using sHABA with clinical tests indicates good sensitivity(95.78%)and specificity(90.16%).This research advances the field by providing an automated detection method for albumin in a portable device,allowing even untrained individuals to monitor CKD in real time at the patient's bedside.In the context of promoting tiered diagnosis and treatment,the sHABA has the potential to become an essential tool for the early diagnosis and comprehensive management of CKD and other chronic conditions.
基金A Randomized Single-Blind Controlled Trial of Propofol Injection for Depressive Disorder,Xi’an Municipal Science and Technology Bureau(Project No.:22YXYJ0035)。
文摘Objective:To investigate the characteristics and significance of near-infrared brain function imaging in patients with depressive disorder after administration of propofol injection.Methods:A total of 28 subjects with depressive disorder diagnosed according to DSM-5 criteria were selected from Xi’an Mental Health Center between January 2022 and January 2025.They were randomly divided into an experimental group(propofol group,n=14)and a control group(intralipid group,n=14)using a random number table.The changes in integral value(IV)and centroid value(CV)of the two patient groups before and after treatment were measured using functional near-infrared spectroscopy(fNIRS)technology.Results:There was no statistically significant difference in HAMD scores between the two groups of patients at 24 h before treatment(P>0.05).Repeated measures analysis of variance showed that both time factor(Ftime=32.237,Ptime<0.001),group factor(Fgroup=47.027,Pgroup<0.001),and their interaction(Finteraction=31.829,Pinteraction<0.001)were statistically significant.The centroid values of the frontal and temporal lobes were consistent at baseline before treatment,with no intra-group changes or inter-group differences at any time point after treatment(P>0.05).The integral values of the frontal and temporal lobes were consistent between the two groups at baseline before treatment,and both showed a time-dependent increase after treatment(Ptime<0.05).However,the increase in the experimental group was significantly greater than that in the control group(Pgroup<0.05),with a significant interaction effect(Pinteraction<0.05).Conclusion:fNIRS detected specific acute hemodynamic changes in the prefrontal and temporal regions of patients with depressive disorder after propofol intervention.These changes may be related to the mechanism of action of propofol.However,this study did not confirm a direct linear correlation between changes in integral/centroid values and the degree of clinical improvement in depressive symptoms.Propofol intervention combined with deep anesthesia rapidly improved depressive symptoms and was accompanied by enhanced hemodynamic activity in the prefrontal/temporal regions,though its specificity requires further validation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 81925019, 81801817 and U22A20333)the National Key Research and Development Program of China (Nos. 2023YFB3810000 and 2023YFB3810003)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities and the Fujian Basic Research Foundation (Nos. 2022J011403, 2023XAKJ0101009, B2302014 and 2020Y4003)the Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University, China (No. NCET-13-0502).
文摘Fluorescent probes have wide applications in biological and environmental analysis due to their advantages of simple operation, convenient flexibility, high sensitivity and efficiency. They are considered to be promising tools for accurate analysis of agriculture- and food-related hazardous substances. In this review, the types and characteristics of the near-infrared fluorescence probes (NIFPs) are briefly described. The recent advances of NIFPs for precisely detecting various hazardous substances including heavy metals, sulfite and related sulfiting agents and hydrogen peroxide are summarized. Finally, the present challenges and future perspectives faced by NIFPs in food safety analysis are discussed.
