scholarly journals Engineering Red-Enhanced and Biocompatible Upconversion Nanoparticles

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 284
Author(s):  
Masfer Alkahtani ◽  
Najla Alsofyani ◽  
Anfal Alfahd ◽  
Anas A. Almuqhim ◽  
Fahad A. Almughem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Fluorescent Probes ◽  
Living Cell ◽  
Excitation Wavelength ◽  
Upconversion Nanoparticles ◽  
Core Shell ◽  
Cell Models ◽  
Ion Concentrations ◽  
Fluorescent Markers ◽  
Surface Quenching

The exceptional optical properties of lanthanide-doped upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) make them among the best fluorescent markers for many promising bioapplications. To fully utilize the unique advantages of the UCNPs for bioapplications, recent significant efforts have been put into improving the brightness of small UCNPs crystals by optimizing dopant concentrations and utilizing the addition of inert shells to avoid surface quenching effects. In this work, we engineered bright and small size upconversion nanoparticles in a core–shell–shell (CSS) structure. The emission of the synthesized CSS UCNPs is enhanced in the biological transparency window under biocompatible excitation wavelength by optimizing dopant ion concentrations. We also investigated the biosafety of the synthesized CSS UCNP particles in living cell models to ensure bright and non-toxic fluorescent probes for promising bioapplications.

794 nm excited core–shell upconversion nanoparticles for optical temperature sensing

RSC Advances ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (14) ◽  
pp. 11795-11801 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guicheng Jiang ◽  
Shaoshuai Zhou ◽  
Xiantao Wei ◽  
Yonghu Chen ◽  
Changkui Duan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Temperature Sensors ◽  
Temperature Sensing ◽  
Excitation Wavelength ◽  
Upconversion Nanoparticles ◽  
Core Shell

Nd3+ sensitized core–shell upconversion nanoparticles (UNCPs) are promising candidates for application in optical temperature sensors at a biocompatible excitation wavelength (794 nm).

scholarly journals Light-Scattering Simulations from Spherical Bimetallic Core–Shell Nanoparticles

Micromachines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 359
Author(s):  
Francesco Ruffino
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Light Scattering ◽  
Bimetallic Nanoparticles ◽  
Dominant Role ◽  
Scattered Light ◽  
Specific Interaction ◽  
Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy ◽  
Localized Surface Plasmon ◽  
Core Shell ◽  
The Core

Bimetallic nanoparticles show novel electronic, optical, catalytic or photocatalytic properties different from those of monometallic nanoparticles and arising from the combination of the properties related to the presence of two individual metals but also from the synergy between the two metals. In this regard, bimetallic nanoparticles find applications in several technological areas ranging from energy production and storage to sensing. Often, these applications are based on optical properties of the bimetallic nanoparticles, for example, in plasmonic solar cells or in surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy-based sensors. Hence, in these applications, the specific interaction between the bimetallic nanoparticles and the electromagnetic radiation plays the dominant role: properties as localized surface plasmon resonances and light-scattering efficiency are determined by the structure and shape of the bimetallic nanoparticles. In particular, for example, concerning core-shell bimetallic nanoparticles, the optical properties are strongly affected by the core/shell sizes ratio. On the basis of these considerations, in the present work, the Mie theory is used to analyze the light-scattering properties of bimetallic core–shell spherical nanoparticles (Au/Ag, AuPd, AuPt, CuAg, PdPt). By changing the core and shell sizes, calculations of the intensity of scattered light from these nanoparticles are reported in polar diagrams, and a comparison between the resulting scattering efficiencies is carried out so as to set a general framework useful to design light-scattering-based devices for desired applications.

scholarly journals Numerical Study on the Surface Plasmon Resonance Tunability of Spherical and Non-Spherical Core-Shell Dimer Nanostructures

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 1728
Author(s):  
Joshua Fernandes ◽  
Sangmo Kang
Keyword(s):  
Refractive Index ◽  
Optical Properties ◽  
Surface Plasmon Resonance ◽  
Aspect Ratio ◽  
Surface Plasmon ◽  
Plasmon Resonance ◽  
Shell Thickness ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Field Enhancement ◽  
Core Shell

The near-field enhancement and localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) on the core-shell noble metal nanostructure surfaces are widely studied for various biomedical applications. However, the study of the optical properties of new plasmonic non-spherical nanostructures is less explored. This numerical study quantifies the optical properties of spherical and non-spherical (prolate and oblate) dimer nanostructures by introducing finite element modelling in COMSOL Multiphysics. The surface plasmon resonance peaks of gold nanostructures should be understood and controlled for use in biological applications such as photothermal therapy and drug delivery. In this study, we find that non-spherical prolate and oblate gold dimers give excellent tunability in a wide range of biological windows. The electromagnetic field enhancement and surface plasmon resonance peak can be tuned by varying the aspect ratio of non-spherical nanostructures, the refractive index of the surrounding medium, shell thickness, and the distance of separation between nanostructures. The absorption spectra exhibit considerably greater dependency on the aspect ratio and refractive index than the shell thickness and separation distance. These results may be essential for applying the spherical and non-spherical nanostructures to various absorption-based applications.

Phase-Dependent Shell Growth and Optical Properties of ZnSe/ZnS Core/Shell Nanorods

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiajia Ning ◽  
Yuan Xiong ◽  
Stephen V. Kershaw ◽  
Andrey L. Rogach
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Shell Growth ◽  
Core Shell

Highly hydrophilic CaF2:Yb/Er upconversion nanoparticles: Structural, morphological, and optical properties

2021 ◽  
pp. 109820
Author(s):  
Anees A Ansari ◽  
Abdul K. Parchur ◽  
Joselito P. Labis ◽  
Muhammad Ali Shar ◽  
Aslam Khan
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Upconversion Nanoparticles

scholarly journals Effect of dopant concentration and the role of ZnS shell on optical properties of Sm3+ doped CdS quantum dots

RSC Advances ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (14) ◽  
pp. 7961-7971
Author(s):  
N. D. Vinh ◽  
P. M. Tan ◽  
P. V. Do ◽  
S. Bharti ◽  
V. X. Hoa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Optical Properties ◽  
Dopant Concentration ◽  
Core Shell ◽  
Cds Quantum Dots ◽  
Cds Qds

The role of samarium (Sm) dopant on the structural, morphological, and optical properties of CdS QDs and CdS/ZnS core/shell QDs was methodically reported.

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