Langmuir,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
Controllable
transformation
between
the
bolaamphiphilic
molecule
assemblies
with
different
morphological
nanostructures
represents
an
exciting
new
direction
for
materials.
However,
there
are
still
significant
challenges
quantitative
detection
and
real-time
monitoring
of
a
controllable
nanoself-assembly
process
due
to
insufficient
measuring
methods.
Herein,
we
propose
effective
fluorescence
technology
realizing
conversion
one-dimensional
(1D)/two-dimensional
(2D)
nanoassemblies
by
introducing
AIEgens
as
signal
part.
First,
aggregation-induced
emission
(AIE)-active
(TPE-C8-Br)
was
designed
synthesized
incorporating
tetraphenylethene
(TPE)
chromophore
into
cationic
amphiphile.
Subsequently,
1D
nanofibrous
morphology
TPE-C8-Br
successfully
converted
2D
rectangular
circular
sheet
tosylate
(TPE-C8-Ts)
sodium
1-hexanesulfonate
(TPE-C8-HS)
same
molecular
skeleton
simple
counterion
change,
respectively.
Interestingly,
all
exhibited
stronger
sensitization
effect
than
that
nanoassembly
at
concentration
above
critical
micelle
(CMC)
higher
degree
aggregation;
thus,
rotation
AIE-active
TPE
moiety
is
more
restricted
in
TPE-C8-Ts
TPE-C8-HS.
More
meaningfully,
rather
good
linear
correlation
(FI
=
3174.86
+
5282.29MP,
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
124(5), P. 2699 - 2804
Published: Feb. 29, 2024
The
ability
to
gain
spatiotemporal
information,
and
in
some
cases
achieve
control,
the
context
of
drug
delivery
makes
theranostic
fluorescent
probes
an
attractive
intensely
investigated
research
topic.
This
interest
is
reflected
steep
rise
publications
on
topic
that
have
appeared
over
past
decade.
Theranostic
probes,
their
various
incarnations,
generally
comprise
a
fluorophore
linked
masked
drug,
which
released
as
result
certain
stimuli,
with
both
intrinsic
extrinsic
stimuli
being
reported.
release
then
signaled
by
emergence
signal.
Importantly,
use
appropriate
fluorophores
has
enabled
not
only
this
emerging
fluorescence
marker
for
but
also
provided
modalities
useful
photodynamic,
photothermal,
sonodynamic
therapeutic
applications.
In
review
we
highlight
recent
work
particular
focus
are
activated
tumor
microenvironments.
We
summarize
efforts
develop
other
applications,
such
neurodegenerative
diseases
antibacterials.
celebrates
diversity
designs
reported
date,
from
discrete
small-molecule
systems
nanomaterials.
Our
aim
provide
insights
into
potential
clinical
impact
still-emerging
direction.
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(14), P. 4241 - 4247
Published: March 28, 2024
Electrochemistry
that
empowers
innovative
nanoscopic
analysis
has
long
been
pursued.
Here,
the
concept
of
aggregation-enabled
electrochemistry
(AEE)
in
a
confined
nanopore
is
proposed
and
devised
by
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)-responsive
aggregation
CdS
quantum
dots
(QDs)
within
functional
nanopipette.
Complementary
Faradaic
non-Faradaic
operations
QDs
aggregate
could
be
conducted
to
simultaneously
induce
signal-on
photocurrents
signal-off
ionic
signals.
Such
rationale
permits
cross-checking
mutually
corroborated
signals
thus
delivers
more
reliable
results
for
single-cell
ROS
analysis.
Combined
with
rich
biomatter–light
interplay,
AEE
can
extended
other
stimuli-responsive
aggregations
electrochemical
innovations.
Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
60(64), P. 8314 - 8338
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
For
over
a
century,
fingerprints
have
served
as
pivotal
tool
for
identification
of
individuals
owing
to
their
enduring
characteristics
and
easily
apparent
features,
particularly
in
the
realm
criminal
investigations.
Latent
(LFPs)
are
"invisible
fingerprints"
that
most
commonly
available
at
crime
scenes
require
rapid,
selective,
sensitive,
convenient
method
detection.
However,
existing
fingerprint
development
techniques
harbour
limitations,
prompting
exploration
novel
approaches
prioritize
investigator
safety
environmental
sustainability.
Leveraging
unique
photophysical
properties
aggregation-induced
emission
luminogens
(AIEgens)
has
emerged
promising
strategy
on-site
analysis
LFP
visualization.
In
this
highlight,
we
presented
comparative
various
AIEgens
(organic
compounds,
metal
complexes,
nanoparticles,
polymers)
detection
LFPs.
Through
examination,
insights
into
efficiency
potential
applications
AIE-based
provided.
addition,
several
strategies
been
proposed
circumventing
limitations
AIEgens.
We
hope
highlight
article
will
encourage
more
researchers
investigate
detection,
contributing
forensic
science.
Soft Matter,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(14), P. 3044 - 3052
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
compartmentalization
effect
of
microheterogeneous
systems,
like
surfactant
aggregates,
showcases
altered
optoelectronic
properties
a
perylene
diimide-based
chromogenic
dye
(PDI-Ala)
compared
to
bulk
water.
