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Wei Feng1, Chunmiao Han, Fuyou Li

  • 1Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Molecular, Engineering of Polymers, Concerted Innovative Center of Chemistry for Energy, Materials, and Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, PR China.

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Upconversion nanophosphors convert near-infrared (NIR) light into visible or NIR emissions. These materials are key components in functional nanocomposites for applications in bioimaging and therapy.

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Photoluminescence

Background:

  • Upconversion nanophosphors exhibit unique photoluminescent properties, emitting visible or near-infrared (NIR) light upon NIR excitation.
  • These properties enable their use in advanced nanocomposite materials for diverse applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the fundamental concepts, fabrication methods, and applications of upconversion nanophosphor-based functional nanocomposites.
  • To provide guidance for the design and creation of novel nanocomposites utilizing upconversion nanophosphors.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of upconversion nanophosphor research.
  • Analysis of fabrication strategies for nanocomposites.
  • Summary of current and potential applications.
Keywords:
bioapplicationlanthanide nanoparticlesmultifunctionnanocompositeupconversion luminescence

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Main Results:

  • Upconversion nanophosphors are versatile building blocks for functional nanocomposites.
  • Potential applications include detection, multi-modality bioimaging, and photothermal therapy.
  • Tuning of upconversion luminescence is crucial for optimizing performance.

Conclusions:

  • Upconversion nanophosphor-based nanocomposites offer significant potential in various scientific and medical fields.
  • Further research and development are guided by this review for designing advanced materials.