Aggregate,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5(2)
Published: Nov. 1, 2023
Abstract
The
development
of
high‐performance
organic
blue
light‐emitting
emitters
is
in
urgent
to
act
as
an
excitation
source
contribute
the
white
light
generation.
On
other
hand,
investigation
on
optical
waveguides
have
been
received
increasing
attentions
because
they
can
manipulate
propagation
accurately
microscale
boost
optoelectronic
and
energy
conversion
applications.
In
this
work,
we
facilely
prepared
a
deep‐blue
aggregation‐induced
emission
(AIE)
dye,
namely
TPP‐4OMe,
which
shows
high
luminescent
efficiency,
narrow
band
good
stability
aggregate
state.
TPP‐4OMe
be
fabricated
AIE
microfibers
readily
with
definite
morphology
composition.
Based
microfibers,
active
waveguide
transmit
signals
achieved
very
low
loss
coefficient
(
α
)
6.7
×
10
−3
dB
μm
−1
.
Meanwhile,
full‐visible
broadband
low‐loss
passive
well
performed
these
has
never
observed
pure
crystals.
More
interestingly,
excellent
properties
enable
them
wave‐guiding
source,
resulting
distinct
emission.
present
work
not
only
provides
materials
but
also
bridges
realize
efficient
accelerate
practical
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
123(11), P. 6891 - 6952
Published: May 3, 2023
All
forms
of
energy
follow
the
law
conservation
energy,
by
which
they
can
be
neither
created
nor
destroyed.
Light-to-heat
conversion
as
a
traditional
yet
constantly
evolving
means
converting
light
into
thermal
has
been
enduring
appeal
to
researchers
and
public.
With
continuous
development
advanced
nanotechnologies,
variety
photothermal
nanomaterials
have
endowed
with
excellent
harvesting
capabilities
for
exploring
fascinating
prospective
applications.
Herein
we
review
latest
progresses
on
nanomaterials,
focus
their
underlying
mechanisms
powerful
light-to-heat
converters.
We
present
an
extensive
catalogue
nanostructured
materials,
including
metallic/semiconductor
structures,
carbon
organic
polymers,
two-dimensional
materials.
The
proper
material
selection
rational
structural
design
improving
performance
are
then
discussed.
also
provide
representative
overview
techniques
probing
photothermally
generated
heat
at
nanoscale.
finally
recent
significant
developments
applications
give
brief
outlook
current
challenges
future
directions
nanomaterials.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(15), P. 14347 - 14405
Published: July 24, 2023
Light
has
profoundly
impacted
modern
medicine
and
healthcare,
with
numerous
luminescent
agents
imaging
techniques
currently
being
used
to
assess
health
treat
diseases.
As
an
emerging
concept
in
luminescence,
aggregation-induced
emission
(AIE)
shown
great
potential
biological
applications
due
its
advantages
terms
of
brightness,
biocompatibility,
photostability,
positive
correlation
concentration.
This
review
provides
a
comprehensive
summary
AIE
luminogens
applied
structure
dynamic
physiological
processes,
disease
diagnosis
treatment,
detection
monitoring
specific
analytes,
followed
by
representative
works.
Discussions
on
critical
issues
perspectives
future
directions
are
also
included.
aims
stimulate
the
interest
researchers
from
different
fields,
including
chemistry,
biology,
materials
science,
medicine,
etc.,
thus
promoting
development
fields
life
health.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 10, 2023
Rapid
advancements
in
materials
science
and
nanotechnology,
intertwined
with
oncology,
have
positioned
photothermal
therapy
(PTT)
as
a
promising
noninvasive
treatment
strategy
for
cancer.
The
breast's
superficial
anatomical
location
aesthetic
significance
render
breast
cancer
particularly
pertinent
candidate
the
clinical
application
of
PTT
following
melanoma.
This
review
comprehensively
explores
research
conducted
on
various
types
nanoparticles
employed
elaborates
their
specific
roles
mechanisms
action.
integration
existing
therapies
is
scrutinized,
underscoring
its
potential
synergistic
outcomes.
Additionally,
underlying
consequential
modifications
to
tumor
microenvironment
after
are
elaborated
from
medical
perspective.
Future
directions
suggested,
an
emphasis
development
integrative
platforms
that
combine
multiple
therapeutic
approaches
optimization
nanoparticle
synthesis
enhanced
efficacy.
goal
push
boundaries
toward
comprehensive,
clinically
applicable
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(25)
Published: April 20, 2023
NIR-II-emitting
photosensitizers
(PSs)
have
attracted
great
research
interest
due
to
their
promising
clinical
applications
in
imaging-guided
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT).
However,
it
is
still
challenging
realize
highly
efficient
PDT
on
NIR-II
PSs.
In
this
work,
we
develop
a
chlorination-mediated
π-π
organizing
strategy
improve
the
of
PS
with
conjugation-extended
A-D-A
architecture.
The
significant
dipole
moment
carbon-chlorine
bond
and
strong
intermolecular
interactions
chlorine
atoms
bring
compact
stacking
chlorine-substituted
PS,
which
facilitates
energy/charge
transfer
promotes
photochemical
reactions
PDT.
Consequently,
resultant
emitting
exhibits
leading
performance
yield
reactive
oxygen
species
higher
than
that
previously
reported
long-wavelength
These
findings
will
enlighten
future
design
PSs
enhanced
efficiency.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(31)
Published: May 21, 2024
Fluorescence
imaging
(FLI)-guided
phototheranostics
using
emission
from
the
second
near-infrared
(NIR-II)
window
show
significant
potential
for
cancer
diagnosis
and
treatment.
Clinical
imaging-used
polymethine
ionic
indocyanine
green
(ICG)
dye
is
widely
adopted
NIR
fluorescence
imaging-guided
photothermal
therapy
(PTT)
research
due
to
its
exceptional
photophysical
properties.
However,
ICG
has
limitations
such
as
poor
photostability,
low
conversion
efficiency
(PCE),
short-wavelength
peak,
liver-targeting
issues,
which
restrict
wider
use.
In
this
study,
two
derivatives
are
transformed
into
neutral
merocyanines
(mCy)
achieve
much-enhanced
performance
NIR-II
phototheranostics.
Initial
designs
of
dyes
similar
drawbacks
in
terms
photostability
performance.
One
modified
molecules,
mCy890,
shows
significantly
improved
stability,
an
peak
over
1000
nm,
a
high
PCE
51%,
all
considerably
outperform
ICG.
vivo
studies
demonstrate
that
nanoparticles
mCy890
can
effectively
accumulate
at
tumor
sites
guided
by
imaging.
This
provides
valuable
insights
development
enhanced
