摘要:Organic red emitters have shown great prospective applications in full-color displays, fluorescent probes, and photothermal therapy, et al. However, it is still challenging for organic emitters that exhibited intense red emission with a maximum emission (λem) above 680 nm in solid state. In this work, two D'-A-D-A-D' molecules with a benzodithiophene derivative core donor (D), a benzothiadiazole acceptor (A) and a N-phenyl-2-naphthylamine derivative peripheral electron donor (D') but differing in fluorine-free D'(RH) and fluorinated D'(RF) were synthesized. Their chemical structures were characterized and confirmed by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and mass spectroscopy. It is found both of them presented λem> 700 nm in solid films. Meanwhile, RF showed a more pronounced aggregation-induced emission enhancement effect and a higher photoluminescence quantum yield than those of RH, attributed to the fluorination induced a larger dipole moment and more twisted structure of RF. LED devices based on RH and RF doped PMMA as colour conversion layers were fabricated, respectively. The maximum brightness of RF based device reaches 2.5-fold of RH based device at a 3.8 V work voltage, and its CIE coordinates (0.70, 0.27) close to standard red light of BT.2020 color gamut. This work provides a promising way for developing organic red emitters with higher brightness and colour-purity.
关键词:Organic red emitters;Benzodithiophene;Fluorination;Red light color purity;red LED
摘要:Gallium oxide (Ga2O3) has the advantages of high absorption efficiency for low-energy X-rays, high operating electric field, low dark current and high physicochemical stability, and is one of the important candidate materials for direct-conversion X-ray detectors. This paper reviews the progress of X-ray detection characteristics of Ga2O3 and its device research from the perspectives of material, device structure, photoelectric conversion mechanism, and device applications. At present, the X-ray detectors using amorphous Ga2O3 thin films, polycrystalline (including microcrystalline and nanocrystalline) Ga2O3 thin films, highly oriented epitaxial single-crystal Ga2O3 thin films, single-crystal Ga2O3 bulks, and single-crystal Ga2O3 microwires have been fabricated and their detection performances have been studied. The device structures employed include metal-semiconductor-metal (MSM), Schottky junctions, heterojunctions, and vacuum structures. Various photoelectric conversion mechanisms, such as photoconductive gain, avalanche gain, and electron bombardment induced photoconductivity effect, have been proposed. In terms of device applications, the applications of Ga2O3 X-ray detectors in X-ray dosimeters, X-ray imaging, and wearable X-ray sensors have been displayed. Based on the above research progress, this paper further looks forward to the future development direction of Ga2O3 based X-ray detectors.
摘要:Liquid scintillators have been widely applied in nuclear radiation detection field due to their advantages including rapid response, high sensitivity, high radiation stability, cost-effectiveness, facile preparation, and diverse functions. In recent years, the emergence of perovskite liquid scintillators demonstrating high X/γ-rays stopping power, high photoluminescence quantum yield, and tunable radioluminescence properties, have significantly expanded their applications in radiation detection and imaging. This review systematically summarizes recent progress of perovskite liquid scintillators, encompassing advancements in synthesis methodologies, optical properties tailoring, and elucidation of radioluminescence mechanisms interacted with various ionizing radiation. Furthermore, we comprehensively discuss emerging applications of these novel scintillators in radiation detection, location and imaging, while providing critical perspectives on future research directions in this evolving field.
摘要:Neuroscience research, central to both the International Brain Initiative and China’s brain science strategy, seeks to unravel the complexities of the brain and address neurological disorders, with technological innovation at its core. Key to advancing this field is the development of non-invasive imaging techniques with high spatiotemporal resolution and precise, controllable neural modulation methods. Traditional imaging modalities, such as MRI and CT, are constrained by limitations in biological safety, resolution, and tissue penetration. In parallel, external field modulation techniques-based on mechanical, thermal, acoustic, and magnetic principles — are hindered by insufficient spatiotemporal resolution and slow response times. Recently, near-infrared light has emerged as a promising tool in brain science due to its superior tissue penetration and minimal phototoxicity. Among these, lanthanide-based luminescent nanoparticles stand out as key agents for near-infrared light-driven technologies, capable of emitting tunable ultraviolet, visible, and near-infrared light upon near-infrared excitation. These nanoparticles have found widespread applications in biomedical detection, precise diagnostics, and intraoperative navigation. This review provides a comprehensive summary of the latest advancements in the use of lanthanide-based luminescent nanoparticles for neuroimaging and neural modulation, identifies existing technological challenges, and explores future directions from the perspectives of materials science, chemistry, and biomedicine. The review aims to foster interdisciplinary integration, stimulate technological innovation, and inspire breakthroughs in cutting-edge brain science, offering new approaches and strategies for addressing major challenges in life sciences.
摘要:Optical imaging in the second near-infrared window (NIR-Ⅱ, 1 000-2 000 nm) significantly improves in vivo imaging depth and resolution by reducing tissue scattering and autofluorescence. Over the past decade, the development of diverse NIR-Ⅱ probes and imaging setups has enabled NIR-Ⅱ imaging to overcome the penetration depth limitations of conventional optical techniques, achieving cross-scale dynamic observation from macroscopic anatomical structures to microscopic molecular events, thereby providing revolutionary tools for biomedical research. This review systematically summarizes recent advances in the design of NIR-Ⅱ luminescent probes and their biomedical applications. The optical properties of various NIR-Ⅱ probes are discussed, with a focus on their innovative applications in anatomical structure imaging, precision tumor diagnosis and therapy, real-time tracking of molecular events in vivo, responsive imaging, microenvironment visualization, and the construction of integrated theranostic platforms. Finally, critical summaries and perspectives on the development and applications of NIR-Ⅱ luminescent materials are presented, highlighting their potential for broader impacts in fundamental research and clinical translation.
摘要:With the rapid development of stretchable and wearable electronic devices, organic semiconductors have attracted much attention in the research field of stretchable optoelectronic devices due to their designable and controllable molecular structure, optoelectronic properties, and mechanical stretchability. The core goal of studying intrinsically stretchable organic semiconductor materials is how to improve their stretchability without sacrificing their optoelectronic properties. To this end, scholars have developed various strategies, including main chain and side chain engineering, optimizing molecular weight, as well as blending with elastomers, crosslinking agents, and adding plasticizers. Significant progress has been made in related research results. Organic semiconductors can not only achieve high stretchability, but also show good stability in repeated stretching/releasing process. However, there is still a gap in the optoelectronic performance of intrinsically stretchable organic semiconductors compared to non-stretchable materials. Therefore, more research is needed to reveal the stretching mechanism of organic semiconductor materials, strategies and methods to improve the optoelectronic performance of organic semiconductor thin films and related devices. Given the importance of intrinsically stretchable organic semiconductor research and the current challenges it faces, this article reviews the research progress in improving the tensile properties of organic semiconductor materials through molecular structure design and multi-component systems in the past decade, hoping to contribute to the further development of stretchable organic semiconductors and related optoelectronic devices.
摘要:Red-emitting materials have significant applications in full-spectrum lighting, plant growth and medical health fields. Nevertheless, the development of thermally-stable broad-band red-emitting materials is still key issue. Due to the 6s2 outer electron configuration of Bi3+ ions, the energy splitting can be controllably adjusted by the surrounding crystal field environment, further achieving the luminescence tuning over the visible and near-infrared region. Herein, we successfully achieve the doping of Bi3+ ions in LaSr2SbO6 double perovskite structure with broad-band orangish red emission. LaSr2SbO6∶Bi3+ material exhibits broad excitation in the region of 300-450 nm, matching well with the commercial near-ultraviolet InGaN chip. Under 370 nm excitation, the optimal emission wavelength locates at 600 nm, with the full width at half maximum of 108 nm. The accurate structure analysis and theorical calculations confirm that Bi3+ ions preferentially occupy at La3+ site. Through adding H3BO3 as flux and designing heterovalent substitution strategy, the luminescence efficiency optimization, spectral tuning and thermal stability enhancement are further achieved. As a result, the luminescence efficiency can reach 46%, around 30 nm redshift can be adjusted. Meanwhile, LaSr2SbO6∶Bi3+ material presents superior thermal stability. Even anti-thermal-quenching performance can be obtained in the region of 77-300 K, of which the luminescence intensity at 252 K can realize 141% of that at 77 K based on the addition of H3BO3 flux. Good thermal stability can be also achieved in the region of 298-523 K, the luminescence intensity at 423 K can keep 76% than that at room temperature. The above luminescence optimization can be attributed to the following reasons. First, the addition of H3BO3 flux reduces the generation of La3SbO7 impurities and increases the crystallizes of samples. Then, heterovalent substitution strategy can induce the localized structure modulation surrounding Bi3+ ions. The proposed luminescence optimization strategy can provide reference for the development and improvement of Bi-activated red-emitting materials.
摘要:A series of core/shell upconversion nanocrystals (UCNCs) featuring β-NaYF4∶Yb3+/A3+ (A=Er, Ho, Tm) cores and distinct inert shells (NaLuF4, NaYF4, NaGdF4) were synthesized through the co-precipitation method combined with a successive layer-by-layer strategy. The influence of shell composition on luminescent properties was investigated and the underlying mechanism was analyzed through upconversion emission spectrum and luminescent lifetime measurements. Experimental results indicate that both the upconversion luminescence intensity and the Yb3+ luminescent lifetime of core/shell UCNCs depends on the composition of inert shell, exhibiting a gradual decrease in the order of NaLuF4>NaYF4>NaGdF4. This trend suggests progressively reduced capabilities of three kinds of inert shell in suppressing surface quenching. The influences of three kinds of inert shell become more pronounced in aqueous environments with high quenching probabilities. Theoretical calculations reveal that the variation in dielectric constant among the inert shell materials may play a critical role, with NaLuF4 showing the lowest relative dielectric constant. The shell layer with low dielectric constant can mitigate the electric dipole interaction between Yb3+ ions in the core and surface-adsorbed ligands, thereby suppressing non-radiative energy losses. This study reveals the possible regulatory mechanism of the dielectric effect of inert shell on the surface quenching effect, providing valuable guidance for the compositional design of high-brightness core/shell UCNCs.
摘要:Compared to the visible and near-infrared-Ⅰ (NIR-Ⅰ) spectral regions, the near-infrared-Ⅱ (NIR-Ⅱ, 1 000-1 700 nm) window has emerged as a promising frontier in bioimaging due to its greater tissue penetration depth and reduced spontaneous background fluorescence. In recent years, significant progress has been made in applying Er3+-rich systems (NaErF4) as NIR-Ⅱ fluorescent probes in biomedical photonics. These studies not only focus on enhancing imaging signal-to-noise ratios and detection sensitivity but also aim to achieve precision imaging-guided therapy for tumor regions. This review systematically summarizes the design strategies, luminescence mechanisms, and recent advances in the biological applications of NaErF4-based NIR-Ⅱ luminescent nanomaterials. Additionally, the challenges associated with their future translation are discussed.
摘要:Inorganic perovskite CsPbX3 (X=Cl, Br, I) nanocrystals (PNCs) have the advantages of high luminous efficiency and adjustable emission wavelength, but their poor stability limits practical applications. This study employs chlorine-containing ligands for post-treatment to synthesize CsPb(Br/Cl)3 PNCs with tunable emission colors and investigates their luminescent properties and stability. The introduced Cl⁻ ions exchange with Br- in CsPbBr3 PNCs and passivate surface defects. By adjusting the concentration of the chlorine-containing ligands, the emission of CsPb(Br/Cl)3 PNCs can be tuned from green to blue light. Notably, cyan-emitting CsPb(Br/Cl)3 PNCs maintain high luminescence intensity after being immersed in water for 15 days, with stable emission peak position and full width at half maximum (FWHM). Their photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY) improves compared to untreated CsPbBr3 PNCs. Finally, a cyan-light-emitting diode (LED) using CsPb(Br/Cl)3 PNCs with a 370 nm chip was fabricated, achieving CIE chromaticity coordinates of (0.116, 0.264), showing potential to supplement the cyan light in white LEDs.
摘要:This paper presents a simple and efficient approach for preparing sulfur quantum dots-cadmium sulfide (SQDs-CdS) composite nanoparticles with tunable fluorescence colors. The successful synthesis of SQDs-CdS composite nanoparticles was verified using various characterization techniques. By adjusting the reaction temperature and solution pH, the emission wavelengths of the composite nanoparticles can be tuned across the blue-to-orange fluorescence range, effectively solving the problem of regulating SQDs’ fluorescence color. Moreover, compared to pure SQDs, the composite nanoparticles show a 25% enhancement in photostability. Meanwhile, their photoluminescence quantum yield increases by 4.54% relative to CdS quantum dots. Additionally, thanks to their excellent aqueous dispersibility, SQDs-CdS composite nanoparticles can be easily blended with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) aqueous solution and processed into films, yielding polymer composite films that emit fluorescence in various colors. Thus, SQDs-CdS composite nanoparticles hold potential for applications in fluorescent polymer composites, optical devices, and flexible displays.
关键词:sulfur quantum dots;SQDs-CdS composite nanoparticles;multicolor fluorescence;photostability;fluorescent polymer composite films
摘要:The tunable optical attenuator is an optical component capable of uniformly attenuating light intensity across a broad spectrum without altering the spectral distribution, demonstrating vast application potential in fields such as optical imaging, photoelectric detection, and optical communications. Unlike traditional tuning methods like mechanical rotation, the development of in situ tunable optical attenuators is key to achieving miniaturization, intelligence, and high integration of devices. Electrochromic materials, which can continuously and reversibly adjust optical transmittance under an external voltage, are ideal candidates for realizing in situ tunable optical attenuators. However, due to the limitations of their electronic structure, the spectral changes of these materials are highly uneven across different wavelengths, making it difficult to meet the requirements for broadband uniform attenuation. Additionally, commonly used transparent electrodes such as indium tin oxide (ITO) and fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) exhibit low near-infrared transmittance, severely restricting the development and application of near-infrared tunable optical attenuators. To address these challenges, this study deposited WO3-x films with localized coordination defects onto cerium-doped indium oxide (Ce∶In2O3, ICO) broadband transparent electrodes (covering visible to near-infrared wavelengths), fabricating an electrochromic in situ tunable near-infrared optical attenuator. The device achieved balanced broadband transmittance attenuation (1 000-2 500 nm, with a transmittance fluctuation of only 7.2%), a maximum optical contrast of 51.7%, coloration/bleaching response time of 6.3/4.7 s, coloration efficiency of 80.7 cm2·C-1 (at 1 000 nm), and only a 4.7% decrease in optical contrast after 2 500 cycles. These results provide a valuable reference for the design and construction of high-performance in situ tunable near-infrared optical attenuators.
摘要:Two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors, characterized by atomic-layer thickness and van der Waals integration capability, exhibit exciton-dominated luminescence at room temperature, making them frontier materials for micro/nano optoelectronic devices. Electrically driven exciton light-emitting devices are crucial for exploring novel luminescent physics and advancing integrated optoelectronics applications. Currently, exciton-based light-emitting devices in 2D semiconductors primarily focus on the visible spectrum, while the fabrication of near-infrared (communication band) electroluminescent devices remains challenging. This study demonstrates electric-field-modulated excitonic near-infrared emission in bilayer and trilayer black phosphorus, and constructs injection-free exciton light-emitting devices driven by lateral electric fields. These devices operate at wavelengths around 1 150 nm and 1 500 nm, respectively. The realization of electrically driven near-infrared exciton devices using few-layer black phosphorus expands the spectral range of 2D material-based electroluminescent devices, providing new materials and pathways for near-infrared light-emitting devices.
摘要:White light organic light-emitting diodes (WOLEDs) have attracted extensive attention in the field of solid-state lighting and display due to their thinness, flexibility, and surface light source characteristics. However, WOLEDs still face challenges such as insufficient lifetime, color coordinate drift, and low power efficiency. To address these challenges, this study constructed a composite structure of blue-light OLED exciting yellow and red dual-color phosphor film. By full-spectrum matching to screen phosphors and optimizing the spectral characteristics of the phosphor film, a white light device with a high color rendering index (CRI) of 92.5 was successfully realized. By introducing SiO2 nanospheres as a dispersion medium and scattering medium, on the one hand, the aggregation of phosphors inducing Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET) effect was effectively suppressed, and on the other hand, the out-coupling efficiency of blue-light OLED was improved, increasing the device power efficiency from 47 lm/W to 58 lm/W, with a relative increase of 23%. This scheme combines the traditional advantages of OLED with the excellent stability of phosphors, simplifies the process flow, and significantly reduces production costs. Experiments show that the color coordinate shift (ΔCIE) of the device is less than 0.008 in the voltage range of 4-10 V, and it shows great application potential in high-end scenarios such as museum lighting and medical surgical lamps. This study provides a scalable technological paradigm for the industrialization of new-generation WOLEDs and has practical application value for promoting the development of healthy lighting and flexible display technologies.
摘要:This study addresses the high electron-injection barrier and carrier imbalance issues in inverted organic light-emitting devices (OLEDs) by incorporating CH3NH3PbI3 (MAPbI3) perovskite as the electron transport layer (ETL). Comparative analysis reveals that the MAPbI3 ETL exhibits three significant advantages over the conventional organic material BPhen: (1) a reduction of the electron-injection barrier by 0.9 eV, (2) superior electron transport capability as shown by single-carrier devices, and (3) the device exhibits a reduced turn-on voltage of 1.7 V, with a current efficiency of 28.5 cd/A and an efficiency roll-off rate of only 2.4% at 5 000 cd/m². Furthermore, the study reveals that this ETL enables dynamic regulation of the exciton recombination zone distribution, achieving a continuous tunability of the color coordinates from (0.576 0, 0.361 2) to (0.399 3, 0.392 1). This work not only provides a novel perovskite-based ETL for inverted OLEDs but also demonstrates the role of interface regulation in achieving white emission.
关键词:inverted organic light-emitting device;MAPbI3 electron transport layer;color-tunable
摘要:This paper reports a figure-8 cavity mode-locked erbium-doped fiber laser based on a nonlinear amplifying loop mirror (NALM). By utilizing the NALM as an equivalent saturable absorber, mode-locked ultrashort pulse laser output in the 1.55 μm band was achieved. At a pump power of 245 mW, the laser achieved self-starting mode-locking with an output power of 1.58 mW, a repetition rate of 12.75 MHz, a central wavelength of 1 564.62 nm, a 3 dB spectral bandwidth of 5.08 nm, and a sech²-fitted pulse width of 590 fs. When the pump power was increased in equal increments, the spectral width of the mode-locked pulses broadened, while the pulse width shortened. At the maximum pump power of 400 mW, the maximum 3 dB spectral width of 5.92 nm was obtained, corresponding to the minimum sech²-fitted pulse width of 488 fs.
摘要:Functional coatings have become the mainstay of coating industry because of their excellent performances in waterproofing, anti-fouling,fire-resistant,rust prevention and electromagnetic shielding etc. As one of a vital member of functional coatings,unique functionality and artistic nature lies in fluorescent functional coatings guarantee the promising application prospects in biomedicine, chemical detection, food engineering and special equipments. However,by virtue of the notorious aggregation-caused quenching (ACQ) effect among traditional fluorophores, the utilizations of fluorescent functional coatings are severely limited. With the evolution of modern technology,the synthesis and development of aggregation-induced emission (AIE) materials effectively break this deadlock. Different from traditional fluorophores,AIE materials emit strong fluorescence in aggregate state while almost quenching when dissolved in soluble solvents. Owing to excellent fluorescent quantum yield,high sensitivity,photostability and outstanding resolution ratio,AIE materials are considered as pigments alternatives in coating preparation. Meanwhile,molecular structural variability induced controllable stimuli-responsive properties also provide new inspiration and feasibility for the preparation of multifunctional fluorescent films. Based on the particular emission properties of AIE materials,this article reviews the research status with regard to functional AIE fluorescent coatings in chemical detection,food and medical care,public security along with some other smart coatings. Moreover,main problems and solutions that constrain the large-scale development of functional aggregation-induced emission fluorescent coatings have been meticulously analyzed. The future research directions and application foregrounds have also been outlined.