Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
94(35), P. 12196 - 12203
Published: Aug. 23, 2022
Aggregation-induced
electrochemiluminescence
(AIECL)
has
attracted
extensive
interest
due
to
the
significant
increase
in
ECL
response
by
restricting
free
intramolecular
rotation
and
torsion,
but
traditional
AIECL
emitters
suffer
from
limited
efficiency,
high
cost,
complex
synthetic
steps,
dramatically
limiting
their
applications.
Herein,
novel
Al(III)-Cbatpy
metal–organic
gels
(Al(III)-Cbatpy-MOGs)
with
nanofiber
morphology
ultrarapid
coordination
of
Al3+
4′-carboxylic
acid-2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine
(Cbatpy)
are
developed,
which
demonstrates
an
excellent
enhancement
behavior
far
beyond
that
reported
supramolecular
gels.
In
view
strong
affinity
N
O
atoms
Cbatpy
toward
Al3+,
Al(III)-Cbatpy-MOGs
viscosity
stability
can
be
assembled
one
step
within
about
15
s,
easily
conquering
main
predicaments
current
emitters:
complicated
synthesis
steps
poor
film
formation.
Impressively,
efficiency
superemission
is
20
times
higher
than
individual
molecules,
attributed
aggregation
organic
ligand
torsion
reduce
nonradiative
relaxation.
Furthermore,
compared
metal
complexes,
show
benefits
remarkable
biocompatibility
low
cost
without
involvement
any
solvents,
noble
metals,
rare
metals.
As
proof,
a
"signal-off"
sensing
platform
based
on
Al(III)-Cbatpy-MOGs/S2O82–
system
was
constructed
for
sensitive
detection
dopamine
(DA)
limit
0.34
nM.
This
strategy
provides
method
prepare
cheap
as
highly
efficient
emitter,
promising
luminescent
molecular
device
biosensor
clinical
diagnostic
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
143(43), P. 17910 - 17914
Published: Oct. 22, 2021
Herein,
a
single
biomolecule
is
imaged
by
electrochemiluminescence
(ECL)
using
Ru(bpy)32+-doped
silica/Au
nanoparticles
(RuDSNs/AuNPs)
as
the
ECL
nanoemitters.
The
emission
confined
to
local
surface
of
RuDSNs
leading
significant
enhancement
in
intensity.
To
prove
concept,
protein
molecule
at
electrode
initially
visualized
as-prepared
RuDSN/AuNPs
Furthermore,
nanoemitter-labeled
antibody
linked
cellular
membrane
image
one
cell,
without
interference
current
and
optical
background.
success
single-biomolecule
imaging
solves
long-lasting
task
ultrasensitive
analysis,
which
should
be
able
provide
more
elegant
information
about
biology.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
61(16)
Published: Feb. 15, 2022
Abstract
We
report
a
photodynamic
therapy
driven
by
electrochemiluminescence
(ECL).
The
luminescence
generated
Ru(bpy)
3
2+
and
co‐reactant
tripropylamine
(TPA)
pair
acts
as
both
optical
readout
for
ECL
imaging,
light
source
the
excitation
of
photosensitizer
to
produce
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
in
(PDT)
system.
ECL‐driven
PDT
(ECL‐PDT)
relies
on
effective
energy
transfer
from
emission
chlorin
e6
(Ce6),
which
sensitizes
surrounding
O
2
into
ROS.
dynamic
process
gradual
morphological
changes,
variation
cell‐matrix
adhesions,
well
increase
cell
membrane
permeability
ECL‐PDT
were
monitored
under
microscopy
(ECLM)
with
good
spatiotemporal
resolution.
Combining
real‐time
imaging
ECL‐PDT,
this
new
strategy
provides
not
only
insights
cellular
processes,
but
also
promising
potential
clinical
applications.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(4), P. 3809 - 3817
Published: Feb. 17, 2023
Direct
imaging
of
electrochemical
reactions
at
the
single-molecule
level
is
potential
interest
in
materials,
diagnostic,
and
catalysis
applications.
Electrochemiluminescence
(ECL)
offers
opportunity
to
convert
redox
events
into
photons.
However,
it
challenging
capture
single
photons
emitted
from
a
ECL
reaction
specific
location,
thus
limiting
high-quality
We
developed
nanoreactors
based
on
Ru(bpy)32+-doped
nanoporous
zeolite
nanoparticles
(Ru@zeolite)
for
direct
visualization
nanoconfinement-enhanced
reactions.
Each
nanoreactor
not
only
acts
as
matrix
host
Ru(bpy)32+
molecules
but
also
provides
nanoconfined
environment
collision
co-reactant
radicals
realize
efficient
situ
The
nanoscale
confinement
resulted
enhanced
ECL.
Using
such
probes,
dual-signal
sensing
protocol
visual
tracking
biomolecule
was
performed.
High-resolution
membrane
proteins
heterogeneous
cells
effectively
addressed
with
near-zero
backgrounds.
This
could
provide
more
sensitive
tool
individual
biomolecules
significantly
advance
biological
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(29), P. 16026 - 16036
Published: July 17, 2023
Developing
highly
sensitive
multiplex
immunoassays
is
urgently
needed
to
guide
medical
research
and
improve
clinical
diagnosis.
Here,
we
report
the
proximity
electrochemiluminescence
(ECL)
generation
enabled
by
gold
microbeads
(GMBs)
for
improving
detection
sensitivity
multiplexing
capacity
of
ECL
(ECLIAs).
As
demonstrated
microscopy
finite
element
simulation,
GMBs
can
function
as
spherical
ultramicroelectrodes
triggering
reactions
in
solutions.
Employing
solid
carriers
bead-based
ECLIA,
electrochemical
oxidation
a
coreactant
occur
at
both
GMB
surface
substrate
electrode,
allowing
radicals
diffuse
only
short
distance
∼100
nm
react
with
luminophores
that
are
labeled
on
surface.
The
via
this
low
potential
(LOP)
route
results
21.7-fold
increase
turnover
frequency
compared
non-conductive
rely
exclusively
conventional
LOP
route.
Moreover,
not
restricted
diffusion
short-lived
radicals,
which
enables
simultaneous
determination
multiple
acute
myocardial
infarction
biomarkers
using
size-encoded
GMB-based
ECLIAs.
This
work
brings
new
insight
into
understanding
mechanisms
may
advance
practical
use
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(16), P. 8947 - 8953
Published: April 11, 2023
Rapid
and
accurate
identification
of
pathogens
is
crucial
for
public
healthcare
patient
treatment.
However,
the
commonly
used
analytic
tools
such
as
molecular
diagnostics
mass
spectrometry
are
either
expensive
or
have
long
turnaround
times
sample
purification
amplification.
Here,
we
introduce
electrochemiluminescence
(ECL)
microscopy
with
a
high
spatiotemporal
resolution
unique
chemical
contrast
to
image
identify
single
bacteria.
Direct
bacterial
counting
classification
an
accuracy
up
90.5%
demonstrated.
We
further
report
novel
tunable
ECL
imaging
mode
which
can
switch
from
negative
without
labeling
positive
adsorption
tris(2,2'-bipyridyl)
ruthenium(II)
imaging.
With
this
tuning
effect,
single-molecule
employed
microscopic
structures
This
work
shows
that
offer
powerful
quantitative
methodology
information
characterization.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(16)
Published: Feb. 22, 2023
Here
we
report
on
a
label-free
electrochemiluminescence
(ECL)
microscopy
using
exceptionally
low
concentrations
of
the
[Ru(bpy)3
]2+
luminophore.
This
work
addresses
central
point
minimal
concentration
ECL
luminophore
required
to
image
single
entities.
We
demonstrate
possibility
record
images
cells
and
mitochondria
at
down
nM
pM.
is
7
orders
magnitude
lower
than
classically-used
corresponds
few
hundreds
luminophores
diffusing
around
biological
Yet,
it
produces
remarkably
sharp
negative
optical
contrast
images,
as
demonstrated
by
structural
similarity
index
metric
analyses
supported
predictions
covering
time.
Finally,
show
that
reported
approach
simple,
fast,
highly
sensitive
method,
which
opens
new
avenues
for
ultrasensitive
imaging
reactivity
molecule
level.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(29)
Published: May 14, 2024
Electrochemiluminescence
(ECL)
is
rapidly
evolving
from
an
analytical
method
into
optical
microscopy.
The
orthogonality
of
the
electrochemical
trigger
and
readout
distinguishes
it
classic
microscopy
techniques,
owing
to
its
near-zero
background,
remarkable
sensitivity,
absence
photobleaching
phototoxicity.
In
this
minireview,
we
summarize
recent
advances
in
ECL
imaging
technology,
emphasizing
original
configurations
which
enable
biological
entities
improvement
properties
by
increasing
complexity
multiplexing
bioassays.
Additionally,
mapping
(electro)chemical
reactivity
space
provides
valuable
information
on
nanomaterials
facilitates
deciphering
mechanisms
for
improving
their
performances
diagnostics
(electro)catalysis.
Finally,
highlight
achievements
at
ultimate
limits
single
molecules,
photons
or
chemical
reactions,
current
challenges
translate
other
fields
such
as
material
science,
catalysis
biology.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
60(34), P. 18742 - 18749
Published: June 11, 2021
Mitochondria
are
the
subcellular
bioenergetic
organelles.
The
analysis
of
their
morphology
and
topology
is
essential
to
provide
useful
information
on
activity
metabolism.
Herein,
we
report
a
label-free
shadow
electrochemiluminescence
(ECL)
microscopy
based
spatial
confinement
ECL-emitting
reactive
layer
image
single
living
mitochondria
deposited
electrode
surface.
ECL
mechanism
freely-diffusing
[Ru(bpy)3
]2+
dye
with
sacrificial
tri-n-propylamine
coreactant
restrains
light-emitting
region
micrometric
thickness
allowing
visualize
individual
remarkable
sharp
negative
optical
contrast.
imaging
approach
named
"shadow
ECL"
(SECL)
reflects
imprint
local
diffusional
hindrance
reagents
by
each
mitochondrion.
statistical
colocalization
spots
functional
revealed
classical
fluorescent
biomarkers,
MitoTracker
Deep
Red
endogenous
intramitochondrial
NADH,
validates
reported
methodology.
versatility
extreme
sensitivity
further
demonstrated
visualizing
mitochondria,
which
remain
hardly
detectable
usual
biomarkers.
Finally,
alleviating
problems
photobleaching
phototoxicity
associated
conventional
methods,
SECL
should
find
promising
applications
in
structures.
eScience,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
2(6), P. 591 - 605
Published: Nov. 1, 2022
Electrochemiluminescence
(ECL)
has
been
widely
applied
in
imaging
owing
to
features
that
distinguish
it
from
other
microscopic
techniques
and
electrochemical
methods,
including
its
high
signal-to-noise
ratio,
remarkable
sensitivity,
wide
linear
range,
spatiotemporal
resolution,
near-zero
background
light.
Imaging
technology
based
on
ECL
used
the
fields
of
immunosensing,
pathological
cell
detection,
drug
analysis.
Additionally,
simple
operation
ability
detect
dynamic
processes
catalytic
sites
strengthen
potential
for
research
material
surfaces
interfaces,
vivo
biological
analysis,
visualization.
At
same
time,
emergence
a
variety
nanomaterials
new
analysis
equipment
further
promoted
development
high-resolution
technology.
This
paper
introduces
mechanisms
main
systems.
It
then
describes
various
forms
reviews
progress
single-particle
imaging,
fingerprint
structure
single-cell
imaging.
Finally,
authors
offer
their
views
about
prospects