Journal of Materials Chemistry C,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(33), P. 13040 - 13049
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
In
this
study,
composite
materials
composed
of
LiYbF
4
:Tm
3+
@LiYF
and
SrAl
2
O
:Eu
2+
or
ZnGa
:Cr
compounds
were
used
for
3D-printed
polymer
items
optical
coding
operating
in
the
afterglow
upconversion
emission
modes.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(16)
Published: Feb. 18, 2023
X-ray
imaging
has
received
sustained
attention
for
healthcare
diagnostics
and
nondestructive
inspection.
To
develop
photonic
materials
with
tunable
photophysical
properties
in
principle
accelerates
radiation
detection
technologies.
Here
the
rational
design
synthesis
of
doped
halide
perovskite
CsCdCl3
:Mn2+
,
R4+
(R
=
Ti,
Zr,
Hf,
Sn)
are
reported
as
next
generation
storage
phosphors,
capability
is
greatly
improved
by
trap
management
via
Mn2+
site
occupation
manipulation
heterovalent
substitution.
Specially,
Zr4+
displays
zero-thermal-quenching
(TQ)
radioluminescence
anti-TQ
X-ray-activated
persistent
luminescence
even
up
to
448
K,
further
revealing
charge-carrier
compensation
redeployment
mechanisms.
resolution
12.5
lp
mm-1
demonstrated,
convenient
3D
curved
objects
realized
a
time-lapse
manner.
This
work
demonstrates
efficient
modulation
energy
traps
achieve
high
capacities
promote
future
research
into
flexible
detectors.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
16(12), P. 19691 - 19721
Published: Nov. 15, 2022
The
prominence
of
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
in
treating
superficial
skin
cancer
inspires
innovative
solutions
for
its
congenitally
deficient
shadow
penetration
the
visible-light
excitation.
X-ray-induced
(X-PDT)
has
been
proven
to
be
a
successful
technique
reforming
conventional
PDT
deep-seated
tumors
by
creatively
utilizing
penetrating
X-rays
as
external
excitation
sources
and
witnessed
rapid
developments
over
past
several
years.
Beyond
proof-of-concept
demonstration,
recent
advances
X-PDT
have
exhibited
trend
minimizing
X-ray
radiation
doses
quite
low
values.
As
such,
scintillating
materials
used
bridge
photosensitizers
play
significant
role,
do
diverse
well-designed
irradiation
modes
smart
strategies
improving
tumor
microenvironment.
Here
this
review,
we
provide
comprehensive
summary
achievements
highlight
trending
efforts
using
radiation.
We
first
describe
concept
relationships
with
radiodynamic
radiotherapy
then
dissect
mechanism
absorption
conversion
materials,
reactive
oxygen
species
evaluation
X-PDT,
side
effects
clinical
concerns
on
Finally,
discuss
detailed
overview
progress
regarding
low-dose
present
perspectives
possible
translation.
It
is
expected
that
pursuit
will
facilitate
breakthroughs,
both
fundamentally
clinically,
effective
treatment
near
future.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(2)
Published: April 21, 2024
Abstract
Inorganic
photochromic
materials,
as
emerging
photoresponsive
have
attracted
unparalleled
interest
because
of
their
potential
applications
in
various
photoactive
devices
such
smart
windows,
optical
memories,
and
decorations.
Over
the
past
decades,
great
research
efforts
been
focused
on
further
development
high‐performance
revealing
underlying
physical
mechanism
well
exploring
new
advanced
applications.
However,
significant
challenges
still
exist
achieving
large
contrast,
realizing
color‐tunable
response,
confirming
detailed
processes.
In
this
review,
latest
progress
inorganic
materials
is
summarized
from
aspects
advance
photochromism,
techniques
for
evaluating
methods
regulating
behavior.
The
information
storage,
photocatalysis,
anti‐counterfeiting,
radiation
dosimetry
so
are
also
discussed.
perspectives
terms
practical
presented.
This
review
aims
to
provide
fundamentals
about
mechanism,
properties
promote
application
devices.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(38)
Published: May 2, 2024
Abstract
Photochromic
materials
are
widely
used
in
optical
data
storage,
encryption,
and
anti‐counterfeiting
because
of
their
ability
to
be
written,
erased,
read
repeatedly.
However,
conventional
information
encryption
storage
capabilities
based
on
a
“matrix”
pattern
2D
plane
limited
fewer
dimensions,
making
less
secure.
Here,
new
concept
expanding
the
dimensions
is
presented
by
manipulating
rotation
angle
photochromic
encoding
disks
principle
absolute
encoder.
For
this
purpose,
novel
material,
NaNbO
3
:xEu
3+
developed,
with
highly
efficient
red
emission,
large
luminescence
switching
contrast,
antithermal
quenching
behavior.
The
designed
rotary
encoder
made
‐based
material
exhibits
higher‐level
than
that
encoders
unlimited
capability.
This
study
presents
exciting
opportunities
for
using
luminescent
materials.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 1, 2024
Abstract
Passive
dosimeters
enabling
accurate
measurement
of
doses
from
gamma
rays
to
visible
light
are
necessary
ensure
efficient
utilization
electromagnetic
radiation
in
numerous
fields
like
medical
diagnostics
and
industrial
manufacturing.
The
specific
requirements
for
terms
dosimetry
range,
sensitivity,
accuracy,
stability
each
application
have
led
the
development
various
based
on
new
materials
mechanisms.
Here,
a
comprehensive
review
different
types
classified
according
response
signal,
namely
electron
paramagnetic
resonance,
electrical,
optical,
is
provided.
This
starts
with
general
introduction
dosimetry,
classification
dosimeters,
an
elucidation
necessity
ranges
spectrum.
followed
by
overview
fundamental
explanation
procedure,
dosimetric
quantities.
Emphasis
given
working
mechanism,
design
concept,
applications
type
dosimeter
as
well
their
respective
strengths
drawbacks.
Challenges
prospects
presented
at
end
review.
provides
insightful
material‐mechanism‐characteristics‐application
relationship
that
hopefully
can
serve
inspiration
devices.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(37)
Published: April 12, 2024
Abstract
This
study
explores
the
integration
of
X‐ray‐induced
photochromism
and
photoluminescence
in
a
single
material,
offering
innovative
multi‐mode
applications
optical
memory,
anti‐counterfeiting,
X‐ray
detection
imaging.
The
photochromic
phosphor
LiAlSi
2
O
6
:Sm
3+
is
synthesized,
which
undergoes
color
change
from
white
to
dark
green
under
bright
field
conditions
displays
orange
after
exposure
due
defect
formation.
shows
accelerated
bleaching
recovery
473
nm
laser
stimulation.
distinct
contrast
luminescence
intensity
modification
highlight
its
potential
advanced
luminescent
material
design.
Moreover,
‐based
flexible
film
demonstrates
“dual‐mode”
3D
imaging
capabilities,
paving
way
for
future
detecting
device
research.
ACS Materials Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 820 - 828
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
Noninvasive
optical
imaging
techniques,
including
X-ray
and
near-infrared
(NIR),
hold
significant
value
for
scientific
research
industrial
applications.
However,
there
is
still
a
lack
of
convenient
platform
that
integrates
NIR
in
both
bright-
dark-field
Here,
rare-earth
ion-doped
LaNbO4:Pr,Er
photochromic
luminescent
material
developed,
integrating
X-ray-induced
coloration,
NIR-induced
bleaching,
photoluminescence,
luminescence
modulation.
Under
alternating
light
irradiation,
the
reflectivity
intensity
can
be
reversibly
tuned
to
display
four
states:
white,
black,
dark,
bright.
By
utilizing
switchable
states,
quad-mode
bright
dark
fields
achieved.
photobleaching
imaging,
when
employed
as
adjuncts
has
potential
significantly
reduce
radiation-induced
damage
biological
tissues.
These
results
provide
unique
insights
designing
advanced
materials
photonic
storage
technologies
toward
multiwavelength,
multienvironment,
multimode
noninvasive
imaging.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
32(39)
Published: July 12, 2022
Abstract
Developing
X‐ray
or
UV‐light
charged
storage
and
mechanoluminescence
(ML)
materials
with
high
charge
carrier
capacity
is
challenging.
Such
have
promising
utilization
in
developing
new
applications,
for
example,
flexible
imaging,
stress
sensing,
non‐real‐time
recording.
Herein,
the
study
reports
on
such
materials;
Bi
3+
,
Tb
Ga
Ge
4+
doped
LiTaO
3
perovskite
ML
phosphors.
Their
photoluminescence,
thermoluminescence
(TL),
properties
are
studied.
The
trapping
release
processes
explained
by
using
constructed
vacuum
referred
binding
energy
diagram
of
including
level
locations
unintended
defects,
2+
.
ratio
TL
intensity
after
charging
optimized
:0.005Bi
,0.006Tb
,0.05Ga
,0.05Ge
to
that
state‐of‐the‐art
BaFBr(I):Eu
≈1.2
2.7,
respectively.
Force
induced
phenomena
studied
Proof‐of‐concept
compression
force
distribution
sensing
imaging
demonstrated
dispersed
a
hard
epoxy
resin
disc
silicone
gel
film.
color‐tailorable
anti‐counterfeiting
admixing
commercial
ZnS:Cu
+
,Mn
an
disc.
Abstract
An
accurate
measurement
of
radiation
doses
is
required
to
ensure
efficient
use
electromagnetic
in
medical
diagnostics,
agriculture,
or
general
lighting
applications.
Yet,
existing
dosimeters
usually
face
the
issues
cumbersome
manipulation,
time‐consuming
analysis,
power‐supply
requirement.
Here,
an
all‐round
dosimeter
reported
based
on
BaMgSiO
4
,
a
photochromic
material
that
exhibits
reversible
white‐pink
color
change
upon
irradiation.
Electron
paramagnetic
resonance
measurements
under
situ
coloring
and
bleaching
reveal
charge
carrier
trapping
detrapping
at
oxygen
vacancy‐related
defects
determine
behavior.
This
can
be
utilized
for
dosimetry
X‐rays,
ultraviolet,
visible
light,
as
are
dependent
irradiation
wavelength
dose.
The
distinct
variation
allows
on‐site
by
colorimetric
method,
special
wavelength‐responsive
behavior
ultraviolet
region
suitable
personal
solar
light
monitoring.
By
virtue
good
stability
excellent
cycling
robustness,
ideal
integrating
detector
dosimetry.
A
prototype
device
also
developed
long‐duration
daylight
measurements.
These
findings
enhance
understanding
inorganic
materials
stimulate
exploration
new
dosimeters.