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Adsorption-Based Aggregation-Induced Emission on Nanoparticles: A Promising Strategy for Generic Homogeneous
Danni Zhao1, Turghun Muhammad1, Haidong Li2
1State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, P. R. China.
Analytical Chemistry
|July 27, 2026
Summary
Adsorption-based aggregation-induced emission (adAIE) offers a new method for fluorescent analysis by linking molecular recognition and signal transduction. This approach enables sensitive detection of nanoplastics and dopamine.
Area of Science:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Materials Science
- Spectroscopy
Background:
- Aggregation-induced emission (AIE) is a luminescent phenomenon with potential in fluorescent analysis.
- Traditional AIE methods rely on solvent polarity changes, limiting their use in trace analysis.
- Adsorption is a key technique in molecular recognition, suggesting its integration with AIE.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the mechanism of adsorption-based aggregation-induced emission (adAIE).
- To broaden the application of AIE in analytical chemistry.
- To develop novel fluorescent assays using adAIE.
Main Methods:
- Systematic investigation of tetraphenylethylene (TPE) compound adsorption on nanopolymers and resulting fluorescence.
- Quantitative analysis of adAIE sensitivity based on adsorption capacity and TPE optical parameters.
- Development of "turn-on" fluorescent assays for nanoplastics and dopamine detection.
Main Results:
- adAIE intensity correlates positively with adsorption capacity, showing rapid changes during initial adsorption.
- A quantitative relationship between adAIE sensitivity and influencing factors was established.
- Successful development of assays for nanoplastics and dopamine detection, demonstrating adAIE's versatility.
Conclusions:
- adAIE mechanism clarified, highlighting rapid response and high compatibility.
- New possibilities for AIE in analytical applications are opened.
- Integration of adsorption and AIE provides sensitive, separation-free fluorescence sensing platforms.
