Perovskite nanocrystal superlattices: self-assembly, collective behavior, and applications
In this review, we focus on the collective behavior of perovskite NC superlattices and successively review the development of perovskite NC superlattices from the perspective of self-assembly, collective photoelectric properties, and applications.
Development of a high-rate-capable O3-structured ‘layered’ Na transition metal oxide by tuning the cation–oxygen bond covalency
By invoking fundamental principles associated with tuning of cation–oxygen covalency, a generic design criterion for the development of high rate-capable ‘layered’ Na-transition metal oxide cathode materials for Na-ion batteries has been laid out.
Morphology dependent light-induced photoluminescence enhancement of CsPbBr3 microcrystals
High luminescent CsPbBr3 cube and prism microcrystals were grown by microspacing in-air sublimation, based on which morphology dependence of the light-induced photoluminescence enhancement was comprehensively investigated.
A near-infrared fluorescent nanoprobe for senescence-associated β-galactosidase sensing in living cells
A near-infrared fluorescent nanoprobe based on semiconducting polymer nanoparticles with lysosome locating capacity for the detection and visualization of senescence-associated β-gal in living cells is developed.
SMART FRAP: a robust and quantitative FRAP analysis method for phase separation
An accurate and robust method to obtain multiplex information by analyzing FRAP data of phase separation condensates.
A “dual-key-and-lock” ratiometric fluorescent probe with biocompatibility and selectivity for imaging vicinal dithiol proteins
A ratiometric fluorescent probe based on a “dual-key-and-lock” design was reported for the imaging of vicinal dithiol proteins in living cells.
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Dome-shaped mode lasing from liquid crystals for full-color lasers and high-sensitivity detection
A new class of oscillation mode, dome-shaped mode (DSM), in liquid crystal (LC) microlasers is reported. The proposed LC-DSM laser has been proven to have excellent potential in full-color lasing and displays, and high-sensitivity sensing.
An NIR fluorescent/photoacoustic dual-mode probe of NADPH for tumor imaging
In this work, we synthesized a novel turn-on probe to monitor NADPH levels in energy metabolism and medication of cancer cells and tumor-bearing mice by NIR fluorescent/photoacoustic bimodal imaging with high sensitivity and selectivity.
Optical mapping of the evolution of water content during the swelling of hydrophilic polymers
A novel total internal reflection microscopy technique was reported for label-free and real-time mapping the evolution of the water content within hydrogels during swelling.
A thianthrene-based small molecule as a high-potential cathode for lithium–organic batteries
A thianthrene-based small molecule was reported as high-potential cathodes, showing good electrochemical performance with a discharge plateau at 3.9 V (vs. Li/Li+), and a discharge capacity of 63 mA h g−1 after 100 cycles at 500 mA g−1 (∼10C).
About this collection
This themed collection aims to provide a showcase of achievements and current work on probing materials chemistry. In this collection we cover aspects including, but not limited to:
- Both traditional and newly-developed materials characterization. Spectra and imaging contributions, involving fluorescence, chemiluminescence, electrochemiluminescence and so on.
- The design of the probe and the principle of probe chemistry in the characterization and understanding of the structure and performance of materials.
- The variety of target materials, ranging from macromolecules, supermolecules, inorganic particles to composite materials.
This collection intends to use the discussed principles to inspire both current and future researchers in materials characterization and probe chemistry.