Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(34)
Published: June 10, 2024
Abstract
J‐aggregation
brings
intriguing
optical
and
electronic
properties
to
molecular
dyes
significantly
expands
their
applicability
across
diverse
domains,
yet
the
challenge
for
rationally
designing
J‐aggregating
persists.
Herein,
we
developed
a
large
number
of
from
scratch
by
progressively
refining
structure
common
heptamethine
cyanine.
J‐aggregates
with
sharp
spectral
bands
(full‐width
at
half‐maximum≤38
nm)
are
attained
introducing
branched
featuring
benzyl
trifluoroacetyl
group
meso‐position
dyes.
Fine‐tuning
enables
regulation
J‐aggregates.
Analysis
single
crystal
data
nine
reveals
correlation
between
propensity
arrangement
within
crystals.
Some
successfully
implemented
in
multiplexed
optoacoustic
fluorescence
imaging
animals.
Notably,
three‐color
multispectral
tomography
high
spatiotemporal
resolution
is
achieved,
owing
distinct
absorption
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(1)
Published: Aug. 1, 2023
Molecular
fluorophores
emitting
in
the
second
near-infrared
(NIR-II,
1000-1700
nm)
window
with
strong
optical
harvesting
and
high
quantum
yields
hold
great
potential
for
vivo
deep-tissue
bioimaging
high-resolution
biosensing.
Recently,
J-aggregates
are
harnessed
to
engineer
long-wavelength
NIR-II
emitters
show
unique
superiority
tumor
detection,
vessel
mapping,
surgical
navigation,
phototheranostics
due
their
bathochromic-shifted
bands
required
slip-stacked
arrangement
aggregation
state.
However,
despite
preliminary
progress
of
theoretical
study
structure-property
relationships,
further
paradigms
remain
scarce
lack
on
aggregated
fashion.
In
this
effort,
how
utilize
specific
molecular
structure
form
packing
motifs
J-type
exciton
coupling
is
emphatically
elucidated.
First,
several
regulating
strategies
achieve
containing
intermolecular
interactions
external
conditions
positively
summarized
deeply
analyzed.
Then,
recent
reports
theranostics
systematically
provide
a
clear
reference
direction
promoting
development
organic
fluorophores.
Eventually,
prospective
efforts
ameliorating
clinical
practices
outlined.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(47), P. 25705 - 25715
Published: Nov. 16, 2023
The
ever-increasing
threats
of
multidrug-resistant
bacteria
and
their
biofilm-associated
infections
have
bred
a
desperate
demand
for
alternative
remedies
to
combat
them.
Near-infrared
(NIR)-absorbing
photothermal
agent
(PTAs)-mediated
therapy
(PTT)
is
particularly
attractive
biofilm
ablation
thanks
its
superiorities
noninvasive
intervention,
satisfactory
antibacterial
efficiency,
less
likelihood
develop
resistance.
Herein,
three
butterfly-shaped
aggregation-induced
emission
luminogens
(AIEgens)
with
balanced
nonradiative
decay
(for
conducting
PTT)
radiative
supplying
fluorescence
in
the
NIR-II
optical
window)
are
rationally
designed
imaging-assisted
obliteration
bacterial
biofilms.
After
being
encapsulated
into
cationic
liposomes,
AIEgens-fabricated
nanoparticles
can
eradicate
wide
spectrum
biofilms
formed
by
Gram-positive
(methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus
aureus
Enterococcus
faecalis)
Gram-negative
(Escherichia
coli
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa)
upon
an
808
nm
laser
irradiation.
In
vivo
experiments
firmly
demonstrate
that
AIE
liposomes
excellent
biocompatibility
perform
well
both
P.
aeruginosa
biofilm-induced
keratitis
mouse
model
MSRA
skin
infection
model.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(17)
Published: Aug. 19, 2023
Abstract
Recently,
many
organic
optoelectronic
materials
(OOMs),
especially
those
used
in
light‐emitting
diodes
(OLEDs),
solar
cells
(OSCs),
and
field‐effect
transistors
(OFETs),
are
explored
for
biomedical
applications
including
imaging
photoexcited
therapies.
In
this
review,
recently
developed
OOMs
fluorescence
imaging,
photoacoustic
photothermal
therapy,
photodynamic
summarized.
Relationships
between
their
molecular
structures,
nanoaggregation
photophysical
mechanisms,
properties
various
discussed.
Mainly
four
kinds
of
covered:
thermally
activated
delayed
OLEDs,
conjugated
small
molecules
polymers
OSCs,
charge‐transfer
complexes
OFETs.
Based
on
the
unique
optical
properties,
excitation
light
wavelength
exciton
dynamics,
they
respectively
exploited
suitable
applications.
This
review
is
intended
to
serve
as
a
bridge
researchers
area
devices
Moreover,
it
provides
guidance
selecting
or
modifying
high‐performance
uses.
Current
challenges
future
perspectives
also
discussed
with
hope
inspiring
further
development
efficient
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(14)
Published: Feb. 12, 2024
Abstract
The
fabrication
of
a
multimodal
phototheranostic
platform
on
the
basis
single‐component
theranostic
agent
to
afford
both
imaging
and
therapy
simultaneously,
is
attractive
yet
full
challenges.
emergence
aggregation‐induced
emission
luminogens
(AIEgens),
particularly
those
emit
fluorescence
in
second
near‐infrared
window
(NIR‐II),
provides
powerful
tool
for
cancer
treatment
by
virtue
adjustable
pathway
radiative/non‐radiative
energy
consumption,
deeper
penetration
depth
aggregation‐enhanced
performance.
Although
bulky
thiophene
π‐bridges
such
as
ortho
‐alkylated
thiophene,
3,4‐ethoxylene
dioxythiophene
benzo[
c
]thiophene
are
commonly
adopted
construct
NIR‐II
AIEgens,
subtle
differentiation
their
behaviours
has
be
comprehensively
investigated.
In
this
work,
systematical
investigations
discovered
that
AIEgen
BT‐NS
bearing
possesses
acceptable
intensity,
efficient
reactive
oxygen
species
generation,
high
photothermal
conversion
efficiency.
Eventually,
using
nanoparticles,
unprecedented
performance
fluorescence/photoacoustic/photothermal
imaging‐guided
synergistic
photodynamic/photothermal
elimination
tumors
was
demonstrated.
This
study
thus
offers
useful
insights
into
developing
versatile
systems
clinical
trials.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(11)
Published: Jan. 16, 2024
Abstract
Achieving
photothermal
therapy
(PTT)
at
ultralow
laser
power
density
is
crucial
for
minimizing
photo‐damage
and
allowing
higher
maximum
permissible
skin
exposure.
However,
this
requires
agents
to
possess
not
just
superior
conversion
efficiency
(PCE),
but
also
exceptional
near‐infrared
(NIR)
absorptivity.
J
‐aggregates,
exhibit
a
significant
redshift
narrower
absorption
peak
with
extinction
coefficient.
Nevertheless,
achieving
predictable
‐aggregates
through
molecular
design
remains
challenge.
In
study,
we
successfully
induced
desirable
J‐
aggregation
(λ
abs
max
:
968
nm,
ϵ:
2.96×10
5
M
−1
cm
,
λ
em
972
Φ
FL
6.2
%)
by
tuning
electrostatic
interactions
between
π‐conjugated
planes
manipulating
surface
potential
of
aromatic
ring‐fused
aza‐BODIPY
dyes.
Notably,
controlling
the
preparation
method
encapsulating
dyes
into
F‐127
polymer,
were
able
selectively
generate
H
‐/
respectively.
Furthermore,
exhibited
two
controllable
morphologies:
nanospheres
nanowires.
Importantly,
shortwave‐infrared
‐aggregated
nanoparticles
impressive
PCE
72.9
%
effectively
destroyed
cancer
cells
mice‐tumors
an
0.27
W
−2
(915
nm).
This
phototherapeutic
nano‐platform,
which
generates
behavior,
can
controllably
form
/
H‐
aggregates
selectable
aggregate
morphology,
valuable
paradigm
developing
tumor‐treatment
density.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(26)
Published: April 19, 2024
The
second
near-infrared
(NIR-II,
1000-1700
nm)
light-activated
organic
photothermal
agent
that
synchronously
enables
satisfying
NIR-II
fluorescence
imaging
is
highly
warranted
yet
rather
challenging
on
the
basis
of
overwhelming
nonradiative
decay.
Herein,
such
an
agent,
namely
TPABT-TD,
was
tactfully
designed
and
constructed
via
employing
benzo[c]thiophene
moiety
as
bulky
electron
donor/π-bridge
tailoring
peripheral
molecular
rotors.
Benefitting
from
its
high
donor-acceptor
strength
finely
modulated
intramolecular
motion,
TPABT-TD
simultaneously
exhibits
ultralong
absorption
in
region,
intense
emission
NIR-IIa
(1300-1500
region
nanoaggregates,
conversion
upon
1064
nm
laser
irradiation.
Those
intrinsic
advantages
endow
nanoparticles
with
prominent
fluorescence/photoacoustic/photothermal
trimodal
imaging-guided
therapy
against
orthotopic
4T1
breast
tumor
negligible
adverse
effect.
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
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(18)
Published: March 2, 2024
Abstract
Photoacoustic
imaging
(PAI)‐guided
photothermal
therapy
(PTT)
in
the
second
near‐infrared
(NIR‐II,
1000–1700
nm)
window
has
been
attracting
attention
as
a
promising
cancer
theranostic
platform.
Here,
it
is
reported
that
π‐extended
porphyrins
fused
with
one
or
two
nanographene
units
(NGP‐1
and
NGP‐2)
can
serve
new
class
of
NIR‐responsive
organic
agents,
displaying
absorption
extending
to
≈1000
≈1400
nm
NIR‐I
NIR‐II
windows,
respectively.
NGP‐1
NGP‐2
are
dispersed
water
through
encapsulation
into
self‐assembled
nanoparticles
(NPs),
achieving
high
conversion
efficiency
60%
69%,
respectively,
under
808
1064
laser
irradiation.
Moreover,
NIR‐II‐active
NGP‐2‐NPs
demonstrated
photoacoustic
responses,
along
photostability
biocompatibility,
enabling
PAI
efficient
PTT
vivo.
Aggregate,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(3)
Published: Jan. 31, 2024
Abstract
Aggregation‐induced
emission
(AIE)
is
an
intriguing
photophysical
phenomenon,
where
specific
materials
exhibit
a
remarkable
surge
in
luminescence
when
brought
together
non‐ideal
solvents
or
within
solid
matrix.
Since
the
concept
of
AIE
was
first
introduced
2001,
numerous
advanced
applications
have
been
gradually
explored
across
various
domains,
including
optics,
electronics,
energy,
and
life
sciences.
Of
particular
note
growing
interest
application
systems
with
near‐infrared
(NIR)
emissive
feature
field
biomedicine,
encompassing
detection,
imaging,
therapeutic
interventions.
Notably,
bibliometric
analysis
serves
as
valuable
tool
to
provide
researchers
comprehensive
understanding
research
achievements
developmental
trends
fields,
which
crucial
for
academic
research.
Herein,
we
present
general
overview
spanning
two
decades
NIR‐AIE
development.
With
assistance
core
scientific
databases
software
tools,
conducted
systematic
annual
publications
citations,
most
influential
countries/regions,
leading
authors,
journals,
institutions,
well
hot
topics
related
NIR
forward‐looking
predictions.
Furthermore,
properties
biomedical
also
systematically
reviewed.