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  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Nanotechnology
  • Spectroscopy

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  • Lanthanide-doped upconverting nanoparticles (UCNPs) are functional nanomaterials with applications in bioimaging and therapy.
  • Amphiphilic polymer shells can encapsulate UCNPs, creating unique nanoenvironments.
  • Understanding these environments is crucial for optimizing UCNP-based applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the local environments within amphiphilic polymer shells surrounding lanthanide-doped UCNPs.
  • To characterize the hydrophobicity and mobility of molecules within these polymer shells.
  • To provide insights for the use of these nanoassemblies as nanoreactors or drug delivery vehicles.

Main Methods:

  • Steady-state and time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy.
  • Utilized pyrene chromophores as probes for local environments.
  • Analyzed emission lifetime measurements to determine polarity and mobility.

Main Results:

  • Identified at least two distinct hydrophobic environments within the polymer shell.
  • Pyrene molecules were found to be encapsulated in environments with lower polarity than water.
  • Observed migration of pyrene chromophores, indicating mobility within the shell.

Conclusions:

  • The amphiphilic polymer shell provides both hydrophobicity and mobility for entrapped molecules.
  • These findings are valuable for designing chemical reactions within nanoreactors.
  • The results support the potential of these nanoassemblies for therapeutic delivery systems.