ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(36), P. 47923 - 47930
Published: Aug. 28, 2024
Broadband
photodetectors
that
can
decipher
the
wavelength
(λ)
and
intensity
(I)
of
an
unknown
incident
light
are
urgently
demanded.
Photothermoelectric
(PTE)
detectors
achieve
ultrabroadband
photodetection
surpassing
bandgap
limitation;
however,
their
practical
application
is
severely
hampered
by
lack
deciphering
strategy.
In
this
work,
we
report
a
variable
elimination
method
to
λ
I
lights
based
on
integrated
Ag2Se
film-based
PTE
detector.
Nanostructured
films
with
controlled
thickness
synthesized
using
ion
sputtering
Ag
room-temperature
selenization
then
assembled
into
Under
identical
illumination,
different
thicknesses
produce
varying
output
photothermal
voltages,
influenced
factors
including
λ.
By
establishing
direct
relationship
between
voltage
absorption
varied
thickness,
successfully
eliminate
variables
independent
λ,
thus
determining
Subsequently,
determined
calibrated
responsivity
obtained
Our
detector
achieves
broadband
spectrum
from
400
950
nm
high
accuracy,
deviations
as
low
∼2.63
∼0.53%
for
deciphered
I,
respectively.
This
allows
self-powered
decipherable
without
complex
device
architecture
or
computational
assistance,
which
could
boost
research
enthusiasm
promote
commercialization
detectors.
Optics Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
49(22), P. 6489 - 6489
Published: Oct. 23, 2024
With
ongoing
advancements
in
photothermal
therapy,
achieving
efficient
tumor
cell
eradication
while
minimizing
damage
to
healthy
tissues
necessitates
a
highly
effective
and
non-invasive
real-time
temperature
monitoring
technique
for
human
tissues.
Herein,
we
report
near-infrared
(NIR)-II
optical
sensing
nanoprobe
featuring
rare-earth-doped
gadolinium
oxide
nanocrystals
(RENCs)
attached
the
dumbbell
mesoporous
silica-coated
gold
nanorods
(AuNRs).
The
composite
presents
an
intense
absorption
NIR
region,
NIR-II
photoluminescence
(PL)
increases
by
97.2
102-fold
compared
pure
RENCs
upon
980
nm
irradiation.
localized
electric
field
generated
through
surface
plasmon
resonance
effects
of
AuNRs
demonstrated
dumbbell-shaped
distribution
that
aligns
with
structure
nanoprobes,
maximizing
PL
enhancement
RENCs.
Moreover,
emissions
are
changed
rising
temperature,
exceptional
relative
sensitivity
7.25%
K
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(44)
Published: July 18, 2024
Abstract
Exploiting
photothermal
agents
with
second‐near‐infrared
(NIR‐II,
1000−1700
nm)
emission
and
a
high
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
is
an
appealing
challenging
task.
Herein,
by
simultaneously
tailoring
the
D−A
interaction
planarity
in
fluorophores,
two
donor‐acceptor
(D−A)
−type
semiconducting
polymers
(SPs),
T‐BTP
B‐BTP,
are
constructed.
Compared
T‐BTP,
B‐BTP
shows
increased
intramolecular
interactions
improved
molecular
planarity,
leading
to
bathochromic‐shift
absorption,
NIR‐II
emission,
PCE.
Notably,
NPs
achieve
remarkable
PCE
of
84.7%,
which
among
highest
PCEs
SPs
fluorescence
imaging‐guided
therapy
(PTT).
Because
these
promising
features,
successfully
used
vascular
imaging
cancer
therapy.
This
study
provides
valuable
guidelines
for
development
high‐performance
SPs.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 20, 2025
Real-time
temperature
feedback
during
hyperthermia
enables
precise
lesion
ablation
with
minimal
damage
to
healthy
tissue.
However,
the
lack
of
on-demand
theranostic
agents
eludes
such
applications.
This
study
demonstrates
in
vivo
operando
monitoring
tumor
magnetothermal
therapy
using
an
optomagnetic
heater-thermometer
nanocluster
agent.
agent
was
synthesized
via
a
microemulsion-based
assembly
lanthanide
luminescent
nanocrystals
and
superparamagnetic
iron
oxide
nanoparticles.
We
show
that
within
provide
temperature-sensitive
luminescence
lifetime
depth-sensitive
intensity
ratio
second
near-infrared
biological
window
(NIR-II),
enabling
accurate
3D
thermographic
mapping
tissues
uncertainty
as
low
0.12
°C.
Meanwhile,
nanoparticles
facilitate
targeted
accumulation
lesions
under
oriented
magnetic
field
act
heating
sources
oscillating
fields
without
interfering
measurements
nanothermometers.
With
spatiotemporally
synchronized
imaging,
we
achieved
efficient,
programmed,
noninvasive
mice
through
controlled
mild
by
adjusting
direction
strength
applied
field.
Our
proof-of-concept
results
suggest
this
nanoplatform
is
promising
for
high
accuracy
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 28, 2025
Organ
temperatures
often
vary
significantly
from
body
surface
during
heatstroke,
leading
to
acute
organ
failure,
although
temperature
is
continuously
controlled.
However,
the
exact
discrepancy
between
them
remains
unclear
due
a
lack
of
noninvasive
techniques
for
real-time
monitoring
fluctuations.
Herein,
we
developed
near-infrared
emissive
nanothermometer
by
codoping
Nd3+
and
Yb3+
produce
two
distinct
emissions
at
980
1330
nm
under
808
excitation.
These
demonstrated
differential
responses
variations,
enabling
construction
ratiometric
nanoprobe
accurate
detection.
Notably,
rapidly
accumulated
in
mouse
liver
after
intravenous
injection,
revealing
that
showed
consistently
higher
than
rectum
approximately
1.5
°C.
Moreover,
injury
was
found
begin
rectal
42
°C,
rather
43
°C
conventionally
used
heatstroke
models.
findings
introduce
robust
accurately
understanding
pathological
progression
heat-related
illnesses.
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(17)
Published: April 23, 2025
Noninvasive
photothermal
therapy
(PTT)
for
cancer
with
agents
(PTAs)
has
recently
achieved
success
in
both
preclinical
and
clinical
trials.
However,
traditional
PTAs
tend
to
nonspecifically
accumulate
normal
liver
tissue,
hampering
their
use
PTT
of
tumors.
By
taking
advantage
extremely
low
accumulation
from
ultrasmall
renal-clearable
gold
nanoparticles
(AuNPs),
we
report
a
biosafe
therapeutic
strategy
treat
tumors
precisely
through
the
intratumoral
self-assembly
AuNPs
at
tumor
site
via
host-guest
interactions.
After
active
targeting
host
functionalized
cyclo
(Arg-Gly-Asp-
d
-Phe-Cys)
cyclodextrin,
guest
pH-responsive
doxorubicin
adamantane
are
designed
trigger
self-assembly,
enhancing
chemotherapy
toward
microenvironment.
This
smart
design
principle
generates
precise
action
without
causing
any
noticeable
heating
effect
or
damage
surrounding
tissue.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 13, 2024
Abstract
Interfacing
intelligent
responsive
molecules
with
biocompatible
nanofibers
is
a
promising
strategy
for
developing
overheated
self‐managing
photothermal
dressings
convenient
and
cost‐effective
clinical
applications.
Here,
an
anisotropic
staggered
cellulose
nanocage
dressing
properties
constructed
by
temperature‐responsive
flexible
triblock
copolymer
Pluronic
®
F‐127
interpenetrating
smart
nanofiber
network
skeleton,
which
interfaced
white
light
(635
nm)
protoporphyrin
IX,
NIR‐I
(808
dopamine,
NIR‐II
(980
upconversion
nanoparticles.
Ingeniously,
the
can
release
1
O
2
produce
heat
energy
under
stimulation
continuous
natural
laser
during
anti‐inflammation
phase,
respectively,
further
promote
formation
of
new
capillaries
producing
NO
epithelial
stage
laser.
Interestingly,
dressing,
resembled
water
droplets,
penetrate
adapt
to
irregular
wounds
via
sol–gel
transformation
at
32
°C,
while
also
facilitating
management
self‐cooling
regulation
reconstruction
its
hydrogen
bond
driven
overheating
temperatures
(>50
°C).
The
proposed
method
overcomes
shortcoming
requiring
auxiliary
strategies
temperature
monitoring,
providing
insights
guiding
design
practical
dressings.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 24, 2025
Abstract
Glioblastoma
(GBM)
stands
as
the
most
aggressive
malignant
brain
tumor,
characterized
by
poor
prognosis,
high
recurrence
rate,
and
resistance
to
multiple
therapies,
posing
a
significant
clinical
challenge.
Here,
hierarchical
targeting
platform
is
presented
for
NIR‐II
photoacoustic
(PA)
imaging‐guided
photo‐chemo
synergistic
immunotherapy
of
GBM.
A
new
molecular
probe
developed
with
exceptional
light‐harvesting
capabilities
enhanced
motion,
boosting
both
photothermal
conversion
PA
signal.
This
probe,
combined
thermo‐responsive
prodrug,
assembled
into
nanoparticles
that
are
further
camouflaged
tumor
cell
membranes
bioorthogonally
modified
transferrin‐mimicking
peptide,
facilitating
blood‐brain
barrier
penetration
GBM
targeting.
High‐contrast
imaging
allows
precise
detection
delineation
GBM,
providing
accurate
guidance
subsequent
treatment.
The
light‐triggered
effect,
coupled
hyperthermia‐activated
significantly
induces
immunogenic
death,
enhancing
tumor‐killing
efficiency
amplifying
anti‐tumor
immune
response.
self‐synergistic
not
only
stimulates
robust
immunity
inhibits
primary
growth
but
also
prevents
post‐surgical
recurrence,
prolonging
survival
time.
work
exemplifies
novel
paradigm
tackling
diagnostic
therapeutic
challenges
posed
deeply
seated
poorly
tumors.