Dian Zhao, Jun Zhang, Dan Yue, Xiusheng Lian, Yuanjing Cui, Yu Yang and Guodong Qian
Chem. Commun., 2016,52, 8259-8262
DOI:
10.1039/C6CC02471H,
Communication
A near-infrared luminescent metal–organic framework Nd0.866Yb0.134BTB was developed as a self-calibrated thermometer in the physiological range. Its features include high sensitivity and resolution, and good biocompatibility, making such a material useful for biomedical applications.