Luminescence Thermometry Beyond the Biological Realm

Area of Science:

• Physical Chemistry
• Materials Science
• Analytical Chemistry

Background:

• Luminescence thermometry, a technique utilizing light emission to measure temperature, has seen significant growth.
• While historically prominent in biological applications due to biocompatibility, its scope is broadening.
• Emerging nonbiological applications leverage luminescence thermometry for precise thermal analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the motivations, methodologies, and advancements in nonbiological luminescence thermometry.
• To highlight measurement capabilities and challenges specific to nonbiological contexts.
• To explore future research directions in this expanding field.

Main Methods:

• Overview of common luminescence thermometry probes and techniques suitable for nonbiological use.
• Discussion of measurement capabilities relevant to applications in microelectronics, catalysis, and plasmonics.
• Survey of existing results and performance across diverse nonbiological application categories.

Main Results:

• Luminescence thermometry offers unique advantages for thermal characterization in nonbiological systems.
• Specific measurement challenges and requirements differ significantly from biological applications.
• Successful implementation demonstrated in microelectronics, catalysis, and plasmonics.

Conclusions:

• Nonbiological applications of luminescence thermometry are rapidly advancing.
• Further research is needed to address distinct measurement challenges and unlock new opportunities.
• The field shows great potential for innovation in thermal analysis across various scientific and engineering disciplines.