The development of quantum materials for single-photon emission is crucial for the advancement of quantum information technology.Although significant advancements have been witnessed in recent years for single-photon ...The development of quantum materials for single-photon emission is crucial for the advancement of quantum information technology.Although significant advancements have been witnessed in recent years for single-photon sources in the near-infrared band(λ∼700–1000 nm),several challenges have yet to be addressed for ideal single-photon emission at the telecommunication band.In this study,we present a droplet-epitaxy strategy for O-band to C-band single-photon source-based semiconductor quantum dots(QDs)using metal-organic vaporphase epitaxy(MOVPE).By investigating the growth conditions of the epitaxial process,we have successfully synthesized InAs/InP QDs with narrow emission lines spanning a broad spectral range of λ∼1200–1600 nm.The morphological and optical properties of the samples were characterized using atomic force microscopy and microphotoluminescence spectroscopy.The recorded single-photon purity of a plain QD structure reaches g^((2))(0)=0.16,with a radiative recombination lifetime as short as 1.5 ns.This work provides a crucial platform for future research on integrated microcavity enhancement techniques and coupled QDs with other quantum photonics in the telecom bands,offering significant prospects for quantum network applications.展开更多
Quantum dot(QD)-based fluorescent inks offer high potential due to their tunable emission and high quantum yield,but their practical application suffers from poor environmental stability,aggregation,and challenges in ...Quantum dot(QD)-based fluorescent inks offer high potential due to their tunable emission and high quantum yield,but their practical application suffers from poor environmental stability,aggregation,and challenges in scalable flexible fabrication.In this study,a high-stability fluorescent ink was developed by incorporating QDs into a polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS)colloidal matrix.High-performance patterned films were then obtained via systematic optimization of screen-printing parameters,with film quality governed by substrate type(131μm PDMS),QD concentration(1.5 mg/mL),and screen mesh count(420 mesh).The optimized films exhibit outstanding environmental and photostability,retaining 75.6% of their fluorescence intensity after immersion in deionized water and 63.8% in 75%ethanol at 25℃ for 100 minutes.Under UV irradiation(365 nm,9 W,100 min),fluorescence intensity decreases by less than 20%.Utilizing their daylight transparency and UV-excitable luminescence,various patterns including QR codes and Code 93 standard barcodes were fabricated via screen printing with high pattern fidelity and machine readability.This study presents a scalable and reliable strategy for the fabrication of flexible,high-stability fluorescent films,supporting their integration into next-generation optoelectronic devices,advanced displays,and secure anti-counterfeiting.展开更多
Near-infrared image sensors are widely used in fields such as material identification,machine vision,and autonomous driving.Lead sulfide colloidal quantum dot-based infrared photodiodes can be integrated with sil⁃icon...Near-infrared image sensors are widely used in fields such as material identification,machine vision,and autonomous driving.Lead sulfide colloidal quantum dot-based infrared photodiodes can be integrated with sil⁃icon-based readout circuits in a single step.Based on this,we propose a photodiode based on an n-i-p structure,which removes the buffer layer and further simplifies the manufacturing process of quantum dot image sensors,thus reducing manufacturing costs.Additionally,for the noise complexity in quantum dot image sensors when capturing images,traditional denoising and non-uniformity methods often do not achieve optimal denoising re⁃sults.For the noise and stripe-type non-uniformity commonly encountered in infrared quantum dot detector imag⁃es,a network architecture has been developed that incorporates multiple key modules.This network combines channel attention and spatial attention mechanisms,dynamically adjusting the importance of feature maps to en⁃hance the ability to distinguish between noise and details.Meanwhile,the residual dense feature fusion module further improves the network's ability to process complex image structures through hierarchical feature extraction and fusion.Furthermore,the pyramid pooling module effectively captures information at different scales,improv⁃ing the network's multi-scale feature representation ability.Through the collaborative effect of these modules,the network can better handle various mixed noise and image non-uniformity issues.Experimental results show that it outperforms the traditional U-Net network in denoising and image correction tasks.展开更多
Herein,antibacterial silver‑doped fluorescent carbon dots(Ag‑CDs)were synthesized through a stepwise hydrothermal method,with polyethyleneimine(PEI),citric acid(CA),and silver nitrate(AgNO3)serving as precursors.The a...Herein,antibacterial silver‑doped fluorescent carbon dots(Ag‑CDs)were synthesized through a stepwise hydrothermal method,with polyethyleneimine(PEI),citric acid(CA),and silver nitrate(AgNO3)serving as precursors.The applicability and antimicrobial efficacy of these nanomaterials were systematically investigated for metal ion sensing.Experimental evidence demonstrated that the Ag‑CDs exhibited a pronounced fluorescence quenching response toward ferric ions(Fe^(3+)),enabling their quantitative determination via a linear concentration‑dependent relationship.These Ag‑CDs exhibited significant inhibitory effects on biofilm growth and disruption for both Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.Mechanism investigations indicate that Ag‑CDs induced the death of Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa by disrupting their bacterial morphology and structure,triggering the generation of intracellular reactive oxygen species(ROS),and impairing their antioxidant defense system.展开更多
Flexible materials with perovskite quantum dots(PQDs)are widely used in the field of photonics and opto-electronics due to their unique properties.Development of new materials based on these nanoparticles,incorporated...Flexible materials with perovskite quantum dots(PQDs)are widely used in the field of photonics and opto-electronics due to their unique properties.Development of new materials based on these nanoparticles,incorporated into flexible and lightweight nonwoven fabrics,demonstrated high photoconductivity and efficient light energy conversion.In this work,we propose a method for creating a stable luminescent nonwoven material using electrospinning,in which inorganic salt precursors are used without the need for additional stabilizers.Equimolar solutions of cesium and lead(Ⅱ)bromide were mixed with a fluoroplast,resulting in a series of samples.Luminescent materials were obtained containing PQDs with a composition of CsPbBr_(3),with emission peaks ranging from 507 to 517 nm under 365-nm excitation.We have experimentally established and theoretically confirmed that the peak position is related to the size of the particles formed in the fiber during electrospinning and depends on processing time.Developed materials exhibited stable luminescent properties for up to 2.5 years,making them a promising candidate for the development of new flexible optoelectronic devices based on PQDs.展开更多
Carbon dots(CDs),a class of emerging fluorescent nanomaterials,have garnered notable attention in the biomedical field owing to their outstanding photoluminescence properties,excellent biocompatibility,and ease of syn...Carbon dots(CDs),a class of emerging fluorescent nanomaterials,have garnered notable attention in the biomedical field owing to their outstanding photoluminescence properties,excellent biocompatibility,and ease of synthesis and functionalization.Recently,numerous CDs have been developed that allow precise subcellular localization through surface modifications or covalent conjugation with targeting ligands such as peptides,small molecules,Golgi-specific agents,and cell membrane-specific agents.This review begins with an overview of the synthesis strategies of CDs,highlighting their exceptional optical properties,stability,biocompatibility,and significance for subcellular imaging.The mechanisms by which CDs target specific organelles,including the nucleus,mitochondrion,lysosomes,Golgi apparatus,and cell membrane,are discussed.These mechanisms include specific targeting molecules,pH-sensitive targeting,charge-driven interactions,and hydrophobic and hydrophilic dynamics.Furthermore,we summarize their applications in subcellular imaging,such as the long-term dynamic monitoring of organelles,sensing,reactive oxygen species scavenging,and therapy.By presenting a comprehensive review of CDs in subcellular imaging,we aim to pave the way for further development of CDs in bioimaging and related biomedical applications.展开更多
Developing on-demand biomass valorization represents an ideal path to alleviate the double burden of a sustainable energy-environment future,yet exploring tunable lignin-first chemistry to accomplish multifunctional w...Developing on-demand biomass valorization represents an ideal path to alleviate the double burden of a sustainable energy-environment future,yet exploring tunable lignin-first chemistry to accomplish multifunctional water purification remains elusive.Herein,we report a versatile solvent-fractionation to construct heteroatom-doped multicolor lignin carbon quantum dots(CQDs)with the functions of bimodal pollutant sensing,metal-ionic visualization,and photocatalytic antibiotic dissociation.With the aid of oxidation cleavage and biphasic extraction,the underlying lignin features of molecular weight and functional linkages influence the quantum size and core-surface state of CQDs conferring the unique optical-structure-performance.The N,S co-doped blue-emitting CQDs via light-quenching offer the selective identification of Fe^(3+)-ions in a broad response range with an acceptable limit of detection.The addition of L-cysteine can efficiently restore the fluorescence of CQDs by forming a stable Fe^(3+)-L-cys complex.The green-emissive CQDs are facilely embedded into cellulose hydrogel to directly visualize the presence of metal-ions.A red-CQDs modified ternary ZnIn2S4(ZIS)composite is fabricated to achieve photocatalytic antibiotic removal with an efficiency of~85%.The excellent photo-generated electron and storage capabilities of CQDs improve the light-capturing,electron conduction,and charge carrier separation of ZIS.The reactive species are of importance to photocatalytic tetracycline oxidation,wherein the electron holes(h+)function as the main contributor followed by∙O_(2)^(-),1O2 and∙OH.The directly interfacial electron escaping-shuttling with the help of optimized electronic and energy-band structures is confirmed via electrochemical test and theoretical computation.We anticipate that the present work not only sheds substantial light to manipulate polychromatic lignin-based CQDs via a tailored solvent-engineering,but also presents an emerging green route of emphasizing biomass-water nexus.展开更多
Portable ratiometric fluorescent platforms have emerged as promising tools for multifarious detection,yet remain unexplored for point-of-care monitoring doxorubicin(DOX),one of clinically antineoplastic drugs.To this ...Portable ratiometric fluorescent platforms have emerged as promising tools for multifarious detection,yet remain unexplored for point-of-care monitoring doxorubicin(DOX),one of clinically antineoplastic drugs.To this end,we herein develop a portable self-calibrating platform namely carbon dots(C-dots)-embedded hydrogel sensors with a smartphone-assisted high-throughput imaging device,for DOX sensing.The prepared green-emitting(λ_(em)=508 nm)and negatively-charged C-dots(−11.40±1.21 mV),which have sufficient spectral overlap with the absorption band of DOX(∼500 nm),can strongly bind with positively-charged DOX molecules by electrostatic attraction effects.As a result,DOX molecules are selectively and rapid(20 s)determined with a detection limit of 10.26 nmol/L via Förster resonance energy transfer processes,demonstrating a remarkably chromatic shift from green to red.Further integrated with a 3D-printed smartphone-assisted device,the platform enabled high-throughput quantification,achieving recoveries of 96.40%-101.85%in human urine/serum(RSDs<2.94%,n=3).Notably,the dual linear detection ranges of the platform align with the reported clinical DOX concentrations in urine and plasma(0-4 h post-administration),validating their capability for direct quantification of DOX in clinical samples without special pre-treatment processes.By virtue of attractive analytical performances and robust feasibility,this platform bridges laboratory precision and point-of-care testing needs,offering promising potential for personalized chemotherapy and multiplexed analyte screening.展开更多
Photocatalytic fuel cells provide promising opportunities for sustainable wastewater treatment and energy conversion.However,their applications are challenged by the sluggish oxygen reducton reaction(ORR)kinetics at c...Photocatalytic fuel cells provide promising opportunities for sustainable wastewater treatment and energy conversion.However,their applications are challenged by the sluggish oxygen reducton reaction(ORR)kinetics at cathodes owning to the low O_(2) solubility and diffusion rate.Herein,we proposed a photobiocatalytic fuel cell(PBFC) with a novel hybrid biocathode based on artificially engineered algal cells coated by ZIF-8 confined carbon dots/bilirubin oxidase(ZIF-8/CDs/BOD@algae).Microalgae absorbed CO_(2) and provided O_(2) in situ for BOD catalysts.Due to effective absorption of O_(2) by imidazole and confinement of hydrophobic porous ZIF-8,oxygen diffusion has been accelerated in MOF/enzyme systems.Importantly,the introduction of CDs alleviated the poor conductivity of ZIF-8 and improved the electron transfer rate of BOD.Thus,the biocathode exhibited a high current density of 1767 μA/cm^(2),a 2.26-fold increase compared with that of CDs/BOD/algae biocathode.Also,it displayed enduring operational stability for up to 60 h since the firmly wrapped ZIF-8 shells could encapsulate proteins and protect algae from the external stimulation.When coupled with Mo:BiVO_(4) photoanodes,the PBFC exhibited a remarkable power output of 131.8 μW/cm^(2) using tetracycline hydrochloride(TCH) as a fuel and an increased degradation rate of TCH.Therefore,this work not only establishs an effective confinement strategy for enzyme to enrich oxygen,but also unveils new possibilities for modified microalgal cells aiding photoelectrocatalytic systems to recover energy from wastewater treatment.展开更多
A solvothermal approach was used to generate N-doped graphene oxide quantum dots(NGOQDs)using MoS_(2) and Al_(2)O_(3)nanocomposites.Through the use of TEM,XRD,Raman,ATR-FTIR,and XPS,the produced composites'shape,c...A solvothermal approach was used to generate N-doped graphene oxide quantum dots(NGOQDs)using MoS_(2) and Al_(2)O_(3)nanocomposites.Through the use of TEM,XRD,Raman,ATR-FTIR,and XPS,the produced composites'shape,composition,and structure were described.Tribological behavior and lubrication properties of NGOQDsMoS_(2) and NGOQDs-Al_(2)O_(3)nanocomposites as additive in nanofluids during hot roll cladding of copper and steel were studied and rolling lubrication mechanism was disclosed.The outcome demonstrates that tribological performance may be greatly enhanced by combining NGOQDs,and surface quality of the rolled copper and steel,and the addition of NGOQDs-MoS_(2) and NGOQDs-Al_(2)O_(3)nanoparticles can further improve the hot-rolling lubrication properties.The tribofilm,formed through the tribochemically induced lubrication process,significantly enhances the wear and corrosion resistance of rolled copper and steel surfaces.展开更多
Designing efficient,stable dual-functional combustion catalysts remains a key challenge in developing next-generation solid propellants,particularly in achieving wide pressure plateau combustion.Herein,we synthesize a...Designing efficient,stable dual-functional combustion catalysts remains a key challenge in developing next-generation solid propellants,particularly in achieving wide pressure plateau combustion.Herein,we synthesize a series of carbon dot-based catalysts(CDs-1,CDs-2,CDs/Cu)via oxidative etching and hydrothermal methods,and employ them to replace conventional carbon black(CB)at 0.65 wt%loading in the preparation of HMX-CMDB propellants.Systematic evaluation through combined thermochemical analysis(50–350℃),laser ignition diagnostics(50–350 W/cm^(2)),and combustion chamber testing(4–18 MPa)reveals remarkable catalytic enhancements.The optimized CDs/Cu catalyst demonstrates multifunctional superiority:(1)7.4℃ reduction in HMX-CMDB decomposition temperature at 10℃/min(from 205.2℃ to 196.0℃);(2)66.7%decrease in laser ignition delay(from 45 ms to 15 ms);(3)190.9%burning rate increase at 4 MPa(from 4.61 mm/s to 13.41 mm/s);(4)lower pressure exponent of 0.02 within 4–18 MPa range.Notably,CDs-1 induces stable"Plateau"combustion(4–14 MPa),while CDs/Cu achieves"Mesa"effects(8–12 MPa)via synergistic thermal feedback mechanisms-both phenomena ensure stable operation of the engine.Mechanistic studies integrate thermochemical kinetics,ignition combustion process,combustion flame structure,and combustion wave temperature distribution trends,which establish a new paradigm for the study of high efficiency combustion catalysts for solid propellants.展开更多
Quantum dot systems emerge as promising platforms for studying nanoscale thermoelectric effects and quantum fluctuation phenomena.In this work,we investigate the thermodynamic performance of a Coulomb-blockaded quantu...Quantum dot systems emerge as promising platforms for studying nanoscale thermoelectric effects and quantum fluctuation phenomena.In this work,we investigate the thermodynamic performance of a Coulomb-blockaded quantum dot operating as a quantum heat engine using the quantum master equation approach.By incorporating full counting statistics,we analyze both average transport properties and current fluctuations in this nanoscale system.We demonstrate that electron-electron interactions significantly enhance thermoelectric performance by increasing both the output power and energy conversion efficiency.Furthermore,we show that Coulomb interactions suppress current fluctuations while preserving the validity of the thermodynamic uncertainty relation.Our results provide important insights into the interplay between quantum effects and thermodynamic principles in nanoscale heat engines.展开更多
Copper indium sulfur-based quantum dots(CIS QDs)are classified as one of well-known ternaryⅠ-Ⅲ-Ⅵsemiconductors,which have exciting promising applications in display and lighting devices,due to their unique merits s...Copper indium sulfur-based quantum dots(CIS QDs)are classified as one of well-known ternaryⅠ-Ⅲ-Ⅵsemiconductors,which have exciting promising applications in display and lighting devices,due to their unique merits such as non-toxicity,stability,and high photoluminescence quantum yield(PL QY).However,the emission full width at half maximum(FWHM)of CIS-based QDs typically extends to~140 nm,fundamentally limiting their use in high-color-purity light emitting.Herein,we report the rationally-designed CIS QDs with high efficiency and narrowband emission by chemical stoichiometry and gradient shell engineering,based on precisely controlling the dynamic growth and stoichiometric ratio.It is found that the accurate control on the growth kinetics and stoichiometry during the nucleation process of CIS QDs could enhance the crystallinity through gradual and organized crystalline growth,which effectively mitigates the formation of InCusubstitutional and Cu vacancies,thus suppressing the defect emission.Furthermore,the introduced InSx/ZnxGa_(1-x)S gradient shell on the surface of QDs cores could reduce the strain within interface,thereby eliminating the non-radiative recombination caused by the surface defects resulted from interface strain.As a result,a remarkable PLQY of 89%is achieved for the QDs.More importantly,their FWHM decreases to 70 nm,which is the narrowest one for CIS-based QDs ever reported,representing their bright future to be applied in high-definition display devices.展开更多
Carbon dots(CDs),nanoscale carbon-based particles ubiquitously present in thermally processed foods such as toasted products,exhibit exceptional structural stability even after gastrointestinal digestion,a property th...Carbon dots(CDs),nanoscale carbon-based particles ubiquitously present in thermally processed foods such as toasted products,exhibit exceptional structural stability even after gastrointestinal digestion,a property that facilitates their systemic absorption and bioaccumulation.Their persistence in biological systems enables direct interactions with small bioactive molecules,potentially modulating the functional properties of dietary components.This study systematically evaluates the impact of CDs on the antioxidant efficacy of tea polyphenols(TPs),a class of natural antioxidants widely recognized for their health-promoting effects.The structure,antioxidant capacity,and in vitro cytological effects of the CDs-TPs complex were also investigated.Our results demonstrate that CDs and TPs form stable complexes mediated by non-covalent interactions,with hydrogen bonding identified as the dominant mechanism–specifically between the phenolic hydroxyl groups of TPs and fluorescent carbon-rich domains on CDs.These interactions induced a concentration-dependent enhancement in fluorescence intensity,with optimal binding efficiency observed at low CDs/TPs molar ratios(1:1 and 10:1).Structural analyses revealed that TP binding altered the tertiary conformation of CDs,exposing additional luminescent sites and modifying surface charge distribution.Transcriptomic profiling further demonstrated dose-dependent increases in differentially expressed genes under higher CDs/TPs ratios,which were predominantly enriched in oxidative stress response pathways.Mechanistic studies identified the FoxO signaling pathway as a central regulatory axis,with CDs-TPs complexes modulating the expression of antioxidant-related genes(e.g.,SOD2)and downstream effectors involved in redox homeostasis.These findings not only elucidate the structure-function interplay governing CDs-TPs interactions,but also highlight their dual role as modulators of antioxidant activity and potential therapeutic agents,establishing a foundation for developing CD-based composite materials in targeted antioxidant therapies.展开更多
Carbon dots(CDs)have been widely studied since their discovery because of simple preparation,low toxicity and excellent luminescence properties.With the deepening of research,the luminescence properties of CDs are not...Carbon dots(CDs)have been widely studied since their discovery because of simple preparation,low toxicity and excellent luminescence properties.With the deepening of research,the luminescence properties of CDs are not only limited to fluorescence,but also their afterglow properties have been widely studied.Many excellent results have been reported for afterglow CDs.Researchers have found that various organic matrixes(OMs)can fix the emission properties of CDs and provide a rigid environment,and the interaction between OMs and CDs can inhibit the non-radiative transition of triplet excitons,which can effectively activate the afterglow performance of CDs.In this review,we provide a detailed introduction to the research progress on afterglow CDs in OMs.The preparation of afterglow CDs and their related properties were analyzed and summarized based on organic polymer matrixes and organic small molecule matrixes.Organic polymer matrixes from synthetic polymers and natural polymers have been introduced.Then,the mechanism of solid and liquid afterglow of CDs by OMs is analyzed,and their applications in the fields of anti-counterfeiting,information encryption,phosphorescence detection,fingerprint recognition,lighting and so on are summarized.Finally,the challenges facing afterglow CDs in OMs are summarized,and future research is proposed.展开更多
As an important index to measure the degree of entanglement in quantum systems,concurrence plays an important role in practical research.In this paper,we study the concurrence between two qubits in triangular triple q...As an important index to measure the degree of entanglement in quantum systems,concurrence plays an important role in practical research.In this paper,we study the concurrence between two qubits in triangular triple quantum dot structure.Through calculation and simulation,it is found that concurrence is mainly affected by the interdot coupling strength t,Coulomb interactionU,temperature T,and electrode coupling G.Through comparative studies with parallel triple quantum dot structures,we demonstrate that the triangular geometry exhibits significantly enhanced concurrence under identical conditions.In addition,under the condition that concurrence exceeds 0.9,the functional relationship between t and U is obtained through simulation,which provides theoretical support for quantum dot regulation under high entanglement.Finally,we demonstrate the feasibility of implementing a three-qubit quantum gate,using the Toffoli gate as a representative example,under the condition that the triangular triple quantum dot system maintains high entanglement.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.12494604,12393834,12393831,62274014,6223501662335015)the National Key R&D Program of China (Grant No.2024YFA1208900)。
文摘The development of quantum materials for single-photon emission is crucial for the advancement of quantum information technology.Although significant advancements have been witnessed in recent years for single-photon sources in the near-infrared band(λ∼700–1000 nm),several challenges have yet to be addressed for ideal single-photon emission at the telecommunication band.In this study,we present a droplet-epitaxy strategy for O-band to C-band single-photon source-based semiconductor quantum dots(QDs)using metal-organic vaporphase epitaxy(MOVPE).By investigating the growth conditions of the epitaxial process,we have successfully synthesized InAs/InP QDs with narrow emission lines spanning a broad spectral range of λ∼1200–1600 nm.The morphological and optical properties of the samples were characterized using atomic force microscopy and microphotoluminescence spectroscopy.The recorded single-photon purity of a plain QD structure reaches g^((2))(0)=0.16,with a radiative recombination lifetime as short as 1.5 ns.This work provides a crucial platform for future research on integrated microcavity enhancement techniques and coupled QDs with other quantum photonics in the telecom bands,offering significant prospects for quantum network applications.
文摘Quantum dot(QD)-based fluorescent inks offer high potential due to their tunable emission and high quantum yield,but their practical application suffers from poor environmental stability,aggregation,and challenges in scalable flexible fabrication.In this study,a high-stability fluorescent ink was developed by incorporating QDs into a polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS)colloidal matrix.High-performance patterned films were then obtained via systematic optimization of screen-printing parameters,with film quality governed by substrate type(131μm PDMS),QD concentration(1.5 mg/mL),and screen mesh count(420 mesh).The optimized films exhibit outstanding environmental and photostability,retaining 75.6% of their fluorescence intensity after immersion in deionized water and 63.8% in 75%ethanol at 25℃ for 100 minutes.Under UV irradiation(365 nm,9 W,100 min),fluorescence intensity decreases by less than 20%.Utilizing their daylight transparency and UV-excitable luminescence,various patterns including QR codes and Code 93 standard barcodes were fabricated via screen printing with high pattern fidelity and machine readability.This study presents a scalable and reliable strategy for the fabrication of flexible,high-stability fluorescent films,supporting their integration into next-generation optoelectronic devices,advanced displays,and secure anti-counterfeiting.
基金Supported by the National key research and development program in the 14th five year plan 2021YFA1200700)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62535018,62431025,62561160113)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai(23ZR1473400).
文摘Near-infrared image sensors are widely used in fields such as material identification,machine vision,and autonomous driving.Lead sulfide colloidal quantum dot-based infrared photodiodes can be integrated with sil⁃icon-based readout circuits in a single step.Based on this,we propose a photodiode based on an n-i-p structure,which removes the buffer layer and further simplifies the manufacturing process of quantum dot image sensors,thus reducing manufacturing costs.Additionally,for the noise complexity in quantum dot image sensors when capturing images,traditional denoising and non-uniformity methods often do not achieve optimal denoising re⁃sults.For the noise and stripe-type non-uniformity commonly encountered in infrared quantum dot detector imag⁃es,a network architecture has been developed that incorporates multiple key modules.This network combines channel attention and spatial attention mechanisms,dynamically adjusting the importance of feature maps to en⁃hance the ability to distinguish between noise and details.Meanwhile,the residual dense feature fusion module further improves the network's ability to process complex image structures through hierarchical feature extraction and fusion.Furthermore,the pyramid pooling module effectively captures information at different scales,improv⁃ing the network's multi-scale feature representation ability.Through the collaborative effect of these modules,the network can better handle various mixed noise and image non-uniformity issues.Experimental results show that it outperforms the traditional U-Net network in denoising and image correction tasks.
文摘Herein,antibacterial silver‑doped fluorescent carbon dots(Ag‑CDs)were synthesized through a stepwise hydrothermal method,with polyethyleneimine(PEI),citric acid(CA),and silver nitrate(AgNO3)serving as precursors.The applicability and antimicrobial efficacy of these nanomaterials were systematically investigated for metal ion sensing.Experimental evidence demonstrated that the Ag‑CDs exhibited a pronounced fluorescence quenching response toward ferric ions(Fe^(3+)),enabling their quantitative determination via a linear concentration‑dependent relationship.These Ag‑CDs exhibited significant inhibitory effects on biofilm growth and disruption for both Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.Mechanism investigations indicate that Ag‑CDs induced the death of Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa by disrupting their bacterial morphology and structure,triggering the generation of intracellular reactive oxygen species(ROS),and impairing their antioxidant defense system.
基金supported by the Russian Science Foundation grant number 24-23-00481,https://rscf.ru/project/24-2300481/.
文摘Flexible materials with perovskite quantum dots(PQDs)are widely used in the field of photonics and opto-electronics due to their unique properties.Development of new materials based on these nanoparticles,incorporated into flexible and lightweight nonwoven fabrics,demonstrated high photoconductivity and efficient light energy conversion.In this work,we propose a method for creating a stable luminescent nonwoven material using electrospinning,in which inorganic salt precursors are used without the need for additional stabilizers.Equimolar solutions of cesium and lead(Ⅱ)bromide were mixed with a fluoroplast,resulting in a series of samples.Luminescent materials were obtained containing PQDs with a composition of CsPbBr_(3),with emission peaks ranging from 507 to 517 nm under 365-nm excitation.We have experimentally established and theoretically confirmed that the peak position is related to the size of the particles formed in the fiber during electrospinning and depends on processing time.Developed materials exhibited stable luminescent properties for up to 2.5 years,making them a promising candidate for the development of new flexible optoelectronic devices based on PQDs.
基金support received from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U24A2079).
文摘Carbon dots(CDs),a class of emerging fluorescent nanomaterials,have garnered notable attention in the biomedical field owing to their outstanding photoluminescence properties,excellent biocompatibility,and ease of synthesis and functionalization.Recently,numerous CDs have been developed that allow precise subcellular localization through surface modifications or covalent conjugation with targeting ligands such as peptides,small molecules,Golgi-specific agents,and cell membrane-specific agents.This review begins with an overview of the synthesis strategies of CDs,highlighting their exceptional optical properties,stability,biocompatibility,and significance for subcellular imaging.The mechanisms by which CDs target specific organelles,including the nucleus,mitochondrion,lysosomes,Golgi apparatus,and cell membrane,are discussed.These mechanisms include specific targeting molecules,pH-sensitive targeting,charge-driven interactions,and hydrophobic and hydrophilic dynamics.Furthermore,we summarize their applications in subcellular imaging,such as the long-term dynamic monitoring of organelles,sensing,reactive oxygen species scavenging,and therapy.By presenting a comprehensive review of CDs in subcellular imaging,we aim to pave the way for further development of CDs in bioimaging and related biomedical applications.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32171728 and 22008159)Wuhan Knowledge Innovation Project(2022020801020312).
文摘Developing on-demand biomass valorization represents an ideal path to alleviate the double burden of a sustainable energy-environment future,yet exploring tunable lignin-first chemistry to accomplish multifunctional water purification remains elusive.Herein,we report a versatile solvent-fractionation to construct heteroatom-doped multicolor lignin carbon quantum dots(CQDs)with the functions of bimodal pollutant sensing,metal-ionic visualization,and photocatalytic antibiotic dissociation.With the aid of oxidation cleavage and biphasic extraction,the underlying lignin features of molecular weight and functional linkages influence the quantum size and core-surface state of CQDs conferring the unique optical-structure-performance.The N,S co-doped blue-emitting CQDs via light-quenching offer the selective identification of Fe^(3+)-ions in a broad response range with an acceptable limit of detection.The addition of L-cysteine can efficiently restore the fluorescence of CQDs by forming a stable Fe^(3+)-L-cys complex.The green-emissive CQDs are facilely embedded into cellulose hydrogel to directly visualize the presence of metal-ions.A red-CQDs modified ternary ZnIn2S4(ZIS)composite is fabricated to achieve photocatalytic antibiotic removal with an efficiency of~85%.The excellent photo-generated electron and storage capabilities of CQDs improve the light-capturing,electron conduction,and charge carrier separation of ZIS.The reactive species are of importance to photocatalytic tetracycline oxidation,wherein the electron holes(h+)function as the main contributor followed by∙O_(2)^(-),1O2 and∙OH.The directly interfacial electron escaping-shuttling with the help of optimized electronic and energy-band structures is confirmed via electrochemical test and theoretical computation.We anticipate that the present work not only sheds substantial light to manipulate polychromatic lignin-based CQDs via a tailored solvent-engineering,but also presents an emerging green route of emphasizing biomass-water nexus.
基金supported by the National NaturalScience Foundation of China(No.22274001)the Key Project of Natural Science Research of the Education Department of Anhui Province(No.2022AH051032)the Excellent Research and Innovation Team of Universities in Anhui Province(No.2024AH010016).
文摘Portable ratiometric fluorescent platforms have emerged as promising tools for multifarious detection,yet remain unexplored for point-of-care monitoring doxorubicin(DOX),one of clinically antineoplastic drugs.To this end,we herein develop a portable self-calibrating platform namely carbon dots(C-dots)-embedded hydrogel sensors with a smartphone-assisted high-throughput imaging device,for DOX sensing.The prepared green-emitting(λ_(em)=508 nm)and negatively-charged C-dots(−11.40±1.21 mV),which have sufficient spectral overlap with the absorption band of DOX(∼500 nm),can strongly bind with positively-charged DOX molecules by electrostatic attraction effects.As a result,DOX molecules are selectively and rapid(20 s)determined with a detection limit of 10.26 nmol/L via Förster resonance energy transfer processes,demonstrating a remarkably chromatic shift from green to red.Further integrated with a 3D-printed smartphone-assisted device,the platform enabled high-throughput quantification,achieving recoveries of 96.40%-101.85%in human urine/serum(RSDs<2.94%,n=3).Notably,the dual linear detection ranges of the platform align with the reported clinical DOX concentrations in urine and plasma(0-4 h post-administration),validating their capability for direct quantification of DOX in clinical samples without special pre-treatment processes.By virtue of attractive analytical performances and robust feasibility,this platform bridges laboratory precision and point-of-care testing needs,offering promising potential for personalized chemotherapy and multiplexed analyte screening.
基金support from National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.22176086,52100014)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (No.BK20210189)+7 种基金State Key laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse,the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (Nos.021114380183,021114380189,021114380199)the Research Funds from Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling of Nanjing UniversityResearch Funds for Jiangsu Distinguished ProfessorCarbon Peaking and Carbon Neutrality Technological Innovation Foundation of Jiangsu Province (No.BE2022861)the Central Universities - Cemac “Geo X” Interdisciplinary Program (No.021114380217)Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling of Nanjing University (No.2024QNXZ07)Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF (No.GZC20231105)the Jiangsu Funding Program for Excellent Postdoctoral Talent (No.2023ZB226)。
文摘Photocatalytic fuel cells provide promising opportunities for sustainable wastewater treatment and energy conversion.However,their applications are challenged by the sluggish oxygen reducton reaction(ORR)kinetics at cathodes owning to the low O_(2) solubility and diffusion rate.Herein,we proposed a photobiocatalytic fuel cell(PBFC) with a novel hybrid biocathode based on artificially engineered algal cells coated by ZIF-8 confined carbon dots/bilirubin oxidase(ZIF-8/CDs/BOD@algae).Microalgae absorbed CO_(2) and provided O_(2) in situ for BOD catalysts.Due to effective absorption of O_(2) by imidazole and confinement of hydrophobic porous ZIF-8,oxygen diffusion has been accelerated in MOF/enzyme systems.Importantly,the introduction of CDs alleviated the poor conductivity of ZIF-8 and improved the electron transfer rate of BOD.Thus,the biocathode exhibited a high current density of 1767 μA/cm^(2),a 2.26-fold increase compared with that of CDs/BOD/algae biocathode.Also,it displayed enduring operational stability for up to 60 h since the firmly wrapped ZIF-8 shells could encapsulate proteins and protect algae from the external stimulation.When coupled with Mo:BiVO_(4) photoanodes,the PBFC exhibited a remarkable power output of 131.8 μW/cm^(2) using tetracycline hydrochloride(TCH) as a fuel and an increased degradation rate of TCH.Therefore,this work not only establishs an effective confinement strategy for enzyme to enrich oxygen,but also unveils new possibilities for modified microalgal cells aiding photoelectrocatalytic systems to recover energy from wastewater treatment.
基金the support provided by the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu(No.BK20231355)the major project of Nanjing Institute of Technology,China Innovation Fund(No.CKJA202201)Qinglan Project of Jiangsu Province,the Major project of Basic Science(Natural science)research in colleges and universities of Jiangsu Province(No.23KJA430009)。
文摘A solvothermal approach was used to generate N-doped graphene oxide quantum dots(NGOQDs)using MoS_(2) and Al_(2)O_(3)nanocomposites.Through the use of TEM,XRD,Raman,ATR-FTIR,and XPS,the produced composites'shape,composition,and structure were described.Tribological behavior and lubrication properties of NGOQDsMoS_(2) and NGOQDs-Al_(2)O_(3)nanocomposites as additive in nanofluids during hot roll cladding of copper and steel were studied and rolling lubrication mechanism was disclosed.The outcome demonstrates that tribological performance may be greatly enhanced by combining NGOQDs,and surface quality of the rolled copper and steel,and the addition of NGOQDs-MoS_(2) and NGOQDs-Al_(2)O_(3)nanoparticles can further improve the hot-rolling lubrication properties.The tribofilm,formed through the tribochemically induced lubrication process,significantly enhances the wear and corrosion resistance of rolled copper and steel surfaces.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.22205178).
文摘Designing efficient,stable dual-functional combustion catalysts remains a key challenge in developing next-generation solid propellants,particularly in achieving wide pressure plateau combustion.Herein,we synthesize a series of carbon dot-based catalysts(CDs-1,CDs-2,CDs/Cu)via oxidative etching and hydrothermal methods,and employ them to replace conventional carbon black(CB)at 0.65 wt%loading in the preparation of HMX-CMDB propellants.Systematic evaluation through combined thermochemical analysis(50–350℃),laser ignition diagnostics(50–350 W/cm^(2)),and combustion chamber testing(4–18 MPa)reveals remarkable catalytic enhancements.The optimized CDs/Cu catalyst demonstrates multifunctional superiority:(1)7.4℃ reduction in HMX-CMDB decomposition temperature at 10℃/min(from 205.2℃ to 196.0℃);(2)66.7%decrease in laser ignition delay(from 45 ms to 15 ms);(3)190.9%burning rate increase at 4 MPa(from 4.61 mm/s to 13.41 mm/s);(4)lower pressure exponent of 0.02 within 4–18 MPa range.Notably,CDs-1 induces stable"Plateau"combustion(4–14 MPa),while CDs/Cu achieves"Mesa"effects(8–12 MPa)via synergistic thermal feedback mechanisms-both phenomena ensure stable operation of the engine.Mechanistic studies integrate thermochemical kinetics,ignition combustion process,combustion flame structure,and combustion wave temperature distribution trends,which establish a new paradigm for the study of high efficiency combustion catalysts for solid propellants.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12305050)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of China(Grant No.23KJB140017)the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.LZ25A050001)。
文摘Quantum dot systems emerge as promising platforms for studying nanoscale thermoelectric effects and quantum fluctuation phenomena.In this work,we investigate the thermodynamic performance of a Coulomb-blockaded quantum dot operating as a quantum heat engine using the quantum master equation approach.By incorporating full counting statistics,we analyze both average transport properties and current fluctuations in this nanoscale system.We demonstrate that electron-electron interactions significantly enhance thermoelectric performance by increasing both the output power and energy conversion efficiency.Furthermore,we show that Coulomb interactions suppress current fluctuations while preserving the validity of the thermodynamic uncertainty relation.Our results provide important insights into the interplay between quantum effects and thermodynamic principles in nanoscale heat engines.
基金supported by“Science and Technology Innovation 2025”of Ningbo Foundation(No.2020Z061)the general scientific research project of the Department of Education of Zhejiang Province(Nos.Y202147973 and Y202250313)+2 种基金Scientific Research Project Funded by Ningbo University of Technology(Nos.2022KQ11 and 2022TS26)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.62165001)the special fund for“Guangxi Bagui Scholars”。
文摘Copper indium sulfur-based quantum dots(CIS QDs)are classified as one of well-known ternaryⅠ-Ⅲ-Ⅵsemiconductors,which have exciting promising applications in display and lighting devices,due to their unique merits such as non-toxicity,stability,and high photoluminescence quantum yield(PL QY).However,the emission full width at half maximum(FWHM)of CIS-based QDs typically extends to~140 nm,fundamentally limiting their use in high-color-purity light emitting.Herein,we report the rationally-designed CIS QDs with high efficiency and narrowband emission by chemical stoichiometry and gradient shell engineering,based on precisely controlling the dynamic growth and stoichiometric ratio.It is found that the accurate control on the growth kinetics and stoichiometry during the nucleation process of CIS QDs could enhance the crystallinity through gradual and organized crystalline growth,which effectively mitigates the formation of InCusubstitutional and Cu vacancies,thus suppressing the defect emission.Furthermore,the introduced InSx/ZnxGa_(1-x)S gradient shell on the surface of QDs cores could reduce the strain within interface,thereby eliminating the non-radiative recombination caused by the surface defects resulted from interface strain.As a result,a remarkable PLQY of 89%is achieved for the QDs.More importantly,their FWHM decreases to 70 nm,which is the narrowest one for CIS-based QDs ever reported,representing their bright future to be applied in high-definition display devices.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2024 YFD2401602)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.32302209)+4 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(No.LQ24C200001)the Young Science and Technology Innovation Leading Talents of Ningbo City(No.2023QL038)the Natural Science Foundation of Ningbo(No.2023J104)the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Education General Project(Nos.Y202248913,Y202248913)the General Project of Education Department of Zhejiang Province(No.Y202353405)。
文摘Carbon dots(CDs),nanoscale carbon-based particles ubiquitously present in thermally processed foods such as toasted products,exhibit exceptional structural stability even after gastrointestinal digestion,a property that facilitates their systemic absorption and bioaccumulation.Their persistence in biological systems enables direct interactions with small bioactive molecules,potentially modulating the functional properties of dietary components.This study systematically evaluates the impact of CDs on the antioxidant efficacy of tea polyphenols(TPs),a class of natural antioxidants widely recognized for their health-promoting effects.The structure,antioxidant capacity,and in vitro cytological effects of the CDs-TPs complex were also investigated.Our results demonstrate that CDs and TPs form stable complexes mediated by non-covalent interactions,with hydrogen bonding identified as the dominant mechanism–specifically between the phenolic hydroxyl groups of TPs and fluorescent carbon-rich domains on CDs.These interactions induced a concentration-dependent enhancement in fluorescence intensity,with optimal binding efficiency observed at low CDs/TPs molar ratios(1:1 and 10:1).Structural analyses revealed that TP binding altered the tertiary conformation of CDs,exposing additional luminescent sites and modifying surface charge distribution.Transcriptomic profiling further demonstrated dose-dependent increases in differentially expressed genes under higher CDs/TPs ratios,which were predominantly enriched in oxidative stress response pathways.Mechanistic studies identified the FoxO signaling pathway as a central regulatory axis,with CDs-TPs complexes modulating the expression of antioxidant-related genes(e.g.,SOD2)and downstream effectors involved in redox homeostasis.These findings not only elucidate the structure-function interplay governing CDs-TPs interactions,but also highlight their dual role as modulators of antioxidant activity and potential therapeutic agents,establishing a foundation for developing CD-based composite materials in targeted antioxidant therapies.
基金the Youth Talent Program Startup Foundation of Qufu Normal University(No.602601)the Natural Science Foundation of Rizhao(No.RZ2021ZR37)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong(No.ZR2022MB047)。
文摘Carbon dots(CDs)have been widely studied since their discovery because of simple preparation,low toxicity and excellent luminescence properties.With the deepening of research,the luminescence properties of CDs are not only limited to fluorescence,but also their afterglow properties have been widely studied.Many excellent results have been reported for afterglow CDs.Researchers have found that various organic matrixes(OMs)can fix the emission properties of CDs and provide a rigid environment,and the interaction between OMs and CDs can inhibit the non-radiative transition of triplet excitons,which can effectively activate the afterglow performance of CDs.In this review,we provide a detailed introduction to the research progress on afterglow CDs in OMs.The preparation of afterglow CDs and their related properties were analyzed and summarized based on organic polymer matrixes and organic small molecule matrixes.Organic polymer matrixes from synthetic polymers and natural polymers have been introduced.Then,the mechanism of solid and liquid afterglow of CDs by OMs is analyzed,and their applications in the fields of anti-counterfeiting,information encryption,phosphorescence detection,fingerprint recognition,lighting and so on are summarized.Finally,the challenges facing afterglow CDs in OMs are summarized,and future research is proposed.
文摘As an important index to measure the degree of entanglement in quantum systems,concurrence plays an important role in practical research.In this paper,we study the concurrence between two qubits in triangular triple quantum dot structure.Through calculation and simulation,it is found that concurrence is mainly affected by the interdot coupling strength t,Coulomb interactionU,temperature T,and electrode coupling G.Through comparative studies with parallel triple quantum dot structures,we demonstrate that the triangular geometry exhibits significantly enhanced concurrence under identical conditions.In addition,under the condition that concurrence exceeds 0.9,the functional relationship between t and U is obtained through simulation,which provides theoretical support for quantum dot regulation under high entanglement.Finally,we demonstrate the feasibility of implementing a three-qubit quantum gate,using the Toffoli gate as a representative example,under the condition that the triangular triple quantum dot system maintains high entanglement.
