Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 26, 2024
Abstract
Hypertrophic
scar
(HS)
remains
a
major
challenge
for
clinicians
due
to
unsatisfactory
therapeutic
performance.
Although
inducing
apoptosis
of
HS
fibroblasts
(HSFs)
has
proved
be
an
effective
nonsurgical
treatment
strategy,
potential
chemotherapy
resistance
HSFs
makes
the
development
new
and
efficient
strategies
highly
demanding.
Herein,
ferroptosis‐apoptosis
combined
strategy
is
developed
through
supramolecular
self‐assembly
between
cucurbit[7]uril
(CB[7])
two
bioactive
agents,
dihydroartemisinin
(DHA)
gold
nanoclusters
(AuNCs).
The
resulting
self‐assembled
nanoparticles,
named
CAD
NPs,
showed
high
guest
loading
efficiency
prominent
pH‐responsive
degradability
in
acidic
lysosomes
HSFs.
Importantly,
both
DHA
AuNCs
act
synergistically
generate
excessive
reactive
oxygen
species
lipid
peroxidation,
leading
mitochondrial
damage,
ultimately
concurrent
ferroptosis
on
Upon
further
into
hydrogel
microneedles
facilitate
their
transdermal
delivery,
these
NPs
superior
antiscar
effects
shortening
span
3
weeks
improving
appearance,
as
demonstrated
at
rabbit
ear
model
HS.
present
assembly‐based
provides
innovative
guideline
efficiently
treating
well
other
diseases.
We
report
a
through-space
electron
effect
(TSEE)
between
two
phosphorescent
units
that
significantly
modulates
the
selective
expression
of
ultralong
organic
room-temperature
phosphorescence
(UORTP)
and
photochromism.
A
series
molecules
(DNapTr,
DNapBNT,
DNapFL,
DNapPy),
featuring
connected
by
nonconjugated
spacer,
were
synthesized.
Our
findings
reveal
both
TSEE
energy
gap
ΔE
(defined
as
EPU2
-
EPU1)
lowest
triplet
levels
(T1)
play
crucial
roles
in
determining
UORTP
photochromic
behavior
PMMA
films.
NMR
spectra
molecular
simulations
confirm
presence
TSEE,
with
their
strength
ranked
DNapPy
<
DNapFL
DNapBNT
TSEE.
The
DNap
unit
is
governed
where
moderate
inhibits
radical
cation
formation,
while
strong
promotes
it.
Consequently,
DNapTr,
exhibit
tunable
photochromism,
whereas
remains
nonphotochromic.
jointly
influenced
ΔE.
For
DNapTr
(ΔE
>
0),
excitons
are
trapped
via
leading
to
from
DNap.
In
slightly
<0),
directs
PU2.
≪
enables
Py.
By
leveraging
tuning
T1
PU2,
we
successfully
modulated
photochromism
UORTP.
This
study
provides
strategy
for
designing
intelligent
materials.
Advanced Optical Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 28, 2025
Abstract
Organic
room‐temperature
phosphorescent(RTP)
materials
typically
exhibit
superior
luminescent
properties,
yet
their
instability,
particularly
in
aqueous
environments
where
phosphorescence
is
quenched,
and
under
acidic,
alkaline,
or
organic
solvent
conditions,
restricts
application.
Herein,
a
novel
convenient
strategy
designed
for
constructing
host–guest
RTP
by
incorporating
silane
into
urea‐derived
products
to
form
siloxane
network‐strengthened
stable
host
matrix.
The
possesses
excellent
chemical
stability
can
be
combined
with
the
thermolytic
of
urea
through
covalent
bonds,
enhancing
resistance
host.
connects
guest
molecules
bonds
hydrogen
restricting
non‐radiative
loss,
phosphorescent
emission,
protecting
from
quenching
multiple
environments.
material,
prepared
using
(3‐aminopropyl)
triethoxysilane,
urea,
2‐aminoterephthalic
acid,
exhibits
blue
lifetime
891
ms,
visible
naked
eye
21
s.
Notably,
it
maintains
emission
water,
solvents,
strong
acid/alkali
solutions
while
demonstrating
stability,
as
evidenced
its
potential
applications
afterglow
displays
information
encryption.
This
provides
valuable
insights
designing
broadens
application
complex
Journal of Materials Chemistry C,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(39), P. 16035 - 16044
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
We
report
a
new
backbone,
BNPy.
Copolymerizing
MA
and
AA
with
BNPy
derivatives
extended
UORTP
to
over
10
s.
For
BNPy-1,
the
τ
p
is
closely
related
trend
of
matrix
T
g
.
Thus,
BNPy-1
can
be
used
as
an
efficient
polymer
rigidity
(or
)
probe.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 5, 2024
Abstract
Some
marine
animals
form
long‐lived
luminescence
for
predation,
communication,
camouflage,
and
anti‐predation.
These
demonstrate
soft
nature,
sustainable
glowing,
underwater
emission,
which
are
difficult
to
achieve
in
synthetic
room
temperature
phosphorescence
(RTP)
materials.
Inspired
by
these
animals,
here
the
study
reports
RTP
hydrogels
that
show
(lifetime
>500
ms
afterglow
>10
s)
water.
Exceptional
mechanical
properties
simultaneously
achieved,
including
tensile
strength
of
5.1
MPa,
strain
452%,
toughness
19.3
MJ
m
−3
.
The
key
this
achievement
lies
situ
phase
separation
microarchitecture
formed
between
polyacrylamide
(PAM)
its
partial
hydrolysates,
confines
motions
polymer
chains
protects
vulnerable
triplet
excitons
from
quenching
Such
a
strategy
shows
merits
facile
fabrication
without
laborious
synthesis.
In
addition,
offer
repeatable
photoprinting
highly
stability
water,
providing
versatile
platform
applications
materials,
information
encryption
camouflage
animals.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 15, 2024
Abstract
Materials
with
room‐temperature
phosphorescence
(RTP)
from
deep
red
to
near‐infrared
(NIR)
region
exhibit
great
potential
for
emerging
applications.
However,
such
molecules
typically
require
a
low‐lying
first
triplet
(T
1
)
excited
state,
which
may
not
be
optimal
exciton
stabilization,
potentially
compromising
the
lifetime.
This
study
reports
design
of
four
9
H
‐carbazole
(Cz)
analogs
extended
conjugation
lengths
used
as
dopants
achieve
RTP
emissions
in
and
NIR
regions
lifetimes
exceeding
700
ms.
These
findings
reveal
that
substituting
reactive
hydrogen
atoms
Cz
methyl
groups
significantly
enhances
photoluminescence
quantum
yield
(PLQY)
these
materials
compared
their
non‐methylated
counterparts.
Additionally,
doping
systems
can
activated
by
visible
light,
achieving
persistent
even
under
excitation
450
nm
light.
Theoretical
calculations
demonstrate
crucial
roles
charge
transfer
state
enhanced
spin‐orbital
coupling
(SOC)
matrix
elements
upon
long‐lifetime
beyond
600
nm.
research
presents
strategy
employing
Cz‐based
facilitate
extending
regions.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 26, 2024
Abstract
Hypertrophic
scar
(HS)
remains
a
major
challenge
for
clinicians
due
to
unsatisfactory
therapeutic
performance.
Although
inducing
apoptosis
of
HS
fibroblasts
(HSFs)
has
proved
be
an
effective
nonsurgical
treatment
strategy,
potential
chemotherapy
resistance
HSFs
makes
the
development
new
and
efficient
strategies
highly
demanding.
Herein,
ferroptosis‐apoptosis
combined
strategy
is
developed
through
supramolecular
self‐assembly
between
cucurbit[7]uril
(CB[7])
two
bioactive
agents,
dihydroartemisinin
(DHA)
gold
nanoclusters
(AuNCs).
The
resulting
self‐assembled
nanoparticles,
named
CAD
NPs,
showed
high
guest
loading
efficiency
prominent
pH‐responsive
degradability
in
acidic
lysosomes
HSFs.
Importantly,
both
DHA
AuNCs
act
synergistically
generate
excessive
reactive
oxygen
species
lipid
peroxidation,
leading
mitochondrial
damage,
ultimately
concurrent
ferroptosis
on
Upon
further
into
hydrogel
microneedles
facilitate
their
transdermal
delivery,
these
NPs
superior
antiscar
effects
shortening
span
3
weeks
improving
appearance,
as
demonstrated
at
rabbit
ear
model
HS.
present
assembly‐based
provides
innovative
guideline
efficiently
treating
well
other
diseases.