Chemical & Biomedical Imaging,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
1(3), P. 220 - 233
Published: May 18, 2023
Organic
polymethine
fluorophores
with
emission
in
the
NIR-II
window
(1000–1700
nm)
are
receiving
enormous
attention
biomolecular
medicine
and
bioimaging,
attributed
to
high
absorption
coefficients,
bright
emission,
excellent
biocompatibility,
molecule
adjustability.
Recently,
researchers
have
devoted
significant
effort
designing
improving
making
notable
progress
fluorescence
imaging
performance.
This
review
summarizes
recent
developments
molecular
engineering
design
mentality
of
probes
highlights
their
extensive
bioimaging
biosensing
applications.
Furthermore,
we
elucidate
potential
challenges
perspectives
these
dyes
chemical
biomedicine
imaging,
which
may
stimulate
further
development
high-performance
dye
contrast
agents
for
future
clinical
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
122(1), P. 209 - 268
Published: Oct. 19, 2021
In
vivo
imaging
in
the
second
near-infrared
window
(NIR-II,
1000-1700
nm),
which
enables
us
to
look
deeply
into
living
subjects,
is
producing
marvelous
opportunities
for
biomedical
research
and
clinical
applications.
Very
recently,
there
has
been
an
upsurge
of
interdisciplinary
studies
focusing
on
developing
versatile
types
inorganic/organic
fluorophores
that
can
be
used
noninvasive
NIR-IIa/IIb
(NIR-IIa,
1300-1400
nm;
NIR-IIb,
1500-1700
nm)
with
near-zero
tissue
autofluorescence
deeper
penetration.
This
review
provides
overview
reports
published
date
design,
properties,
molecular
imaging,
theranostics
fluorophores.
First,
we
summarize
design
concepts
up-to-date
functional
biomaterials,
order
single-walled
carbon
nanotubes
(SWCNTs),
quantum
dots
(QDs),
rare-earth-doped
nanoparticles
(RENPs),
organic
(OFs).
Then,
these
novel
modalities
applications
brought
by
superior
fluorescent
properties
are
reviewed.
Finally,
challenges
perspectives
future
translation,
aiming
at
boosting
application
progress
NIR-IIa
NIR-IIb
technology
highlighted.
Abstract
The
growing
demand
for
spectroscopy
applications
in
the
areas
of
agriculture,
retail
and
healthcare
has
led
to
extensive
research
on
infrared
light
sources.
ability
phosphors
absorb
blue
from
commercial
LED
convert
excitation
energy
into
long-wavelength
luminescence
is
crucial
design
cost-effective
high-performance
phosphor-converted
LEDs.
However,
lack
ideal
blue-pumped
short-wave
(SWIR)
with
an
emission
peak
longer
than
900
nm
greatly
limits
development
SWIR
LEDs
using
converter
technology.
Here
we
have
developed
a
series
SWIR-emitting
materials
high
efficiency
excellent
thermal
stability
by
co-doping
Cr
3+
-Yb
ion
pairs
Lu
0.2
Sc
0.8
BO
3
host
materials.
Benefitting
strong
absorption
waveband
very
efficient
→Yb
transfer,
as-synthesized
:Cr
,Yb
phosphor
emits
intense
900–1200
Yb
under
at
~460
nm.
optimized
presents
internal
quantum
yield
73.6%
intensity
100
°C
can
still
keep
88.4%
starting
value
25
°C.
prototype
device
based
exhibits
exceptional
performance,
delivering
radiant
power
18.4
mW
9.3%
blue-to-SWIR
conversion
5.0%
electricity-to-SWIR
120
mA
driving
current.
Moreover,
illumination
high-power
LED,
covert
information
identification
night
vision
lighting
been
realized,
demonstrating
bright
prospect
practical
applications.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
143(41), P. 17136 - 17143
Published: Oct. 11, 2021
Fluorescence
bioimaging
through
the
second
near-infrared
window
(NIR-II,
1000–1700
nm)
has
attracted
much
attention
due
to
its
deep
penetration
and
high
contrast.
However,
exploring
new
fluorescent
materials,
especially
small
molecular
fluorophores
with
long
wavelength
brightness,
is
still
quite
challenging.
By
expanding
π-conjugation
enhancing
intramolecular
charge
transfer
effect,
herein
we
report
a
series
of
xanthene-based
NIR-II
dyes,
named
VIXs.
Among
these
VIX-4
exhibits
best
performance
fluorescence
emission
at
1210
nm
brightness
been
used
for
dynamically
imaging
blood
flow
mice
200
fps.
virtue
spatiotemporal
resolution
dynamic
imaging,
can
distinguish
directly
artery
vein
direction
measure
volume
by
videos.
This
study
provides
not
only
an
effective
tool
spatial
temporal
but
also
promising
conjugated
skeleton
dyes.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(20)
Published: March 3, 2023
Molecular
fluorophores
with
the
second
near-infrared
(NIR-II)
emission
hold
great
potential
for
deep-tissue
bioimaging
owing
to
their
excellent
biocompatibility
and
high
resolution.
Recently,
J-aggregates
are
used
construct
long-wavelength
NIR-II
emitters
as
optical
bands
show
remarkable
red
shifts
upon
forming
water-dispersible
nano-aggregates.
However,
wide
applications
in
fluorescence
imaging
impeded
by
limited
varieties
of
J-type
backbone
serious
quenching.
Herein,
a
bright
benzo[c]thiophene
(BT)
J-aggregate
fluorophore
(BT6)
anti-quenching
effect
is
reported
highly
efficient
phototheranostics.
The
BT
manipulated
have
Stokes
shift
over
400
nm
aggregation-induced
(AIE)
property
conquering
self-quenching
issue
fluorophores.
Upon
BT6
assemblies
an
aqueous
environment,
absorption
800
1000
boosted
more
than
41
26
folds,
respectively.
In
vivo
visualization
whole-body
blood
vessel
imaging-guided
phototherapy
results
verify
that
NPs
agent
cancer
This
work
develops
strategy
precisely
properties
biomedical
applications.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
61(19)
Published: Feb. 26, 2022
Small-molecule-based
second
near-infrared
(NIR-II)
activatable
fluorescent
probes
can
potentially
provide
a
high
target-to-background
ratio
and
deep
tissue
penetration.
However,
most
of
the
reported
NIR-II
small-molecule
exhibit
poor
versatility
owing
to
lack
general
stable
optically
tunable
group.
In
this
study,
we
designed
NIRII-HDs,
novel
dye
scaffold
optimized
for
probe
development.
particular,
NIRII-HD5
showed
best
optical
properties
such
as
proper
pKa
value,
excellent
stability,
brightness,
which
be
beneficial
in
vivo
imaging
with
contrast.
To
demonstrate
applicability
dye,
three
target-activatable
ROS,
thiols,
enzymes.
Using
these
probes,
not
only
realized
reliable
different
diseases
mouse
models
but
also
evaluated
redox
potential
liver
during
injury
fidelity.
Abstract
The
performance
of
the
near‐infrared
phosphor‐converted
light‐emitting
diodes
(NIR
pc‐LEDs)
mainly
depends
on
NIR
emitting
phosphors
used.
Cr
3+
doped
materials
can
be
excited
by
blue
light
chips,
but
their
emission
is
located
in
NIR‐I
region
(650–1000
nm).
Ni
2+
are
NIR‐II
(1000–1700
nm),
they
cannot
effectively
chips.
Herein,
,
mono‐doped,
and
co‐doped
Sr
2
GaTaO
6
prepared
investigated.
ions
occupy
two
octahedral
sites
Ga
Ta
5+
.
co‐doping
has
achieved
breakthroughs.
One
to
shift
optimal
excitation
wavelength
from
violet
due
energy
transfer
(efficiency
up
70%)
other
achieve
broadband
continuous
across
regions
(650–1700
nm,
with
a
full
width
at
half
maximum
(FWHM)
410
nm
(173
+
237
nm)).
:
0.02Cr
0.01Ni
phosphor
combined
commercial
460
chip
realize
its
application
organic
compounds
identification,
night
vision,
biological
imaging.
This
work
points
out
direction
for
future
development
efficient
super
NIR‐emitting
phosphors.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
124(2), P. 554 - 628
Published: Nov. 22, 2023
In
vivo
imaging
technologies
have
emerged
as
a
powerful
tool
for
both
fundamental
research
and
clinical
practice.
particular,
luminescence
in
the
tissue-transparent
near-infrared
(NIR,
700–1700
nm)
region
offers
tremendous
potential
visualizing
biological
architectures
pathophysiological
events
living
subjects
with
deep
tissue
penetration
high
contrast
owing
to
reduced
light–tissue
interactions
of
absorption,
scattering,
autofluorescence.
The
distinctive
quantum
effects
nanocrystals
been
harnessed
achieve
exceptional
photophysical
properties,
establishing
them
promising
category
luminescent
probes.
this
comprehensive
review,
between
light
tissues,
well
advantages
NIR
imaging,
are
initially
elaborated.
Subsequently,
we
focus
on
achieving
improved
by
optimizing
performance
nanocrystal
fluorophores.
ingenious
design
strategies
probes
discussed,
along
their
respective
biomedical
applications
versatile
modalities.
Finally,
thought-provoking
reflections
challenges
prospects
future
translation
nanocrystal-based
wisely
provided.