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Nanocomposites based on lanthanide-doped upconversion nanoparticles: diverse designs and applications
Kaimin Du1,2, Jing Feng3,4, Xuan Gao1,5
1State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, Jilin, China.
Light, Science & Applications
|July 13, 2022
Summary
Lanthanide-doped upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) offer unique properties. This review details UCNP-based nanocomposite designs, synthesis, and applications in bioimaging, cancer therapy, and more.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Chemistry
Background:
- Lanthanide-doped upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) possess unique optical and chemical properties.
- Combining UCNPs with other materials creates nanocomposites with synergistic effects.
- These nanocomposites show promise in diverse scientific and technological fields.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review diverse designs and synthesis strategies for UCNP-based nanocomposites.
- To summarize emerging applications of these nanocomposites.
- To discuss future challenges and opportunities in the field.
Main Methods:
- Review of literature on UCNP-based nanocomposite synthesis.
- Categorization of synthesis strategies: self-assembly, in-situ growth, epitaxial growth.
- Analysis of applications in bioimaging, cancer treatment, anti-counterfeiting, and photocatalysis.
Main Results:
- Diverse designs and synthesis methods for UCNP nanocomposites are presented.
- Key applications highlight the potential of these materials.
- Challenges and future development trends are identified.
Conclusions:
- UCNP-based nanocomposites offer significant potential across multiple disciplines.
- Continued research into synthesis and applications is crucial.
- The field is poised for further advancements and innovative uses.
