Issue 48, 2017

Controlled optical characteristics of lanthanide doped upconversion nanoparticles for emerging applications

Abstract

Lanthanide-doped upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) can convert long wavelength excitation radiation in the near-infrared region to higher energy emission radiation from ultraviolet to near-infrared. The anti-Stokes luminescence process will result in high tissue penetration depth, low background noise and low photo-damage in bioimaging applications. Considering these excellent optical performances, UCNPs have been considered as the next generation of fluorescent probes for sensing and bioimaging based on near-infrared light stimulation. In this mini review, we highlight the recent advances of UCNPs in the field of emerging applications, such as dye sensitized UCNPs, photogene regulation, anti-counterfeiting, and super-resolution imaging, which depend on the optical modulation. Finally, we discuss the challenges and opportunities in the development of these new applications.

Graphical abstract: Controlled optical characteristics of lanthanide doped upconversion nanoparticles for emerging applications

Article information

Article type
Perspective
Submitted
17 Aug 2017
Accepted
13 Okt 2017
First published
13 Okt 2017

Dalton Trans., 2017,46, 16729-16737

Controlled optical characteristics of lanthanide doped upconversion nanoparticles for emerging applications

X. Ge, J. Liu and L. Sun, Dalton Trans., 2017, 46, 16729 DOI: 10.1039/C7DT03049E

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