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Paving Metal-Organic Frameworks with Upconversion Nanoparticles via Self-Assembly.
Ze Yuan1, Lu Zhang1, Shaozhou Li2
1Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM) , Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech) , 30 South Puzhu Road , Nanjing 211816 , P.R. China.
Journal of the American Chemical Society
|October 24, 2018
Summary
Researchers developed a new method to create advanced nanomaterials by combining metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and upconversion nanoparticles. This innovation facilitates controllable fabrication for applications in sensing and theranostics.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Chemistry
Background:
- Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and upconversion nanomaterials offer potential for advanced applications.
- Current methods for combining these materials are limited and challenging for controlled fabrication.
- Existing techniques struggle with homogeneous integration and controllable incorporation of upconversion nanomaterials within MOFs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a novel, controllable, and efficient method for fabricating composites of MOFs and upconversion nanomaterials.
- To enable the homogeneous integration of diverse upconversion nanoparticles within various MOFs.
- To explore the potential of these new nanocomposites in applications like information security, optical sensing, and theranostics.
Main Methods:
- An in situ self-assembly route was employed for fabricating the nanocomposites.
- The strategy relies on electrostatic interactions for homogeneous paving of MOFs with upconversion nanoparticles.
- The method allows for the incorporation of different types of upconversion nanoparticles with various MOFs without additional assistance.
Main Results:
- Successfully synthesized MOF-upconversion nanoparticle nanocomposites with homogeneous integration.
- Demonstrated a controllable self-assembly route driven by electrostatic interactions.
- Developed unique composite structures, including MOF@upconversion nanoparticles@MOF sandwiched nanocomposites.
- Validated the utility of the composites in potential applications such as luminescence-monitored drug delivery, anticounterfeiting, and photodynamic therapy.
Conclusions:
- The developed in situ self-assembly method provides an effective route for fabricating multifunctional MOF-upconversion nanoparticle composites.
- This strategy offers a controllable and versatile approach for integrating diverse nanomaterials.
- The findings open new avenues for designing advanced nanomaterials for a wide range of applications, including theranostics and security.
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