Upconversion-mediated Boltzmann thermometry in double-layered Bi<sub>2</sub>SiO<sub>5</sub>:Yb<sup>3+</sup>,Tm<sup>3+</sup>@SiO<sub>2</sub> hollow nanoparticles
Elisa Casagrande, Michele Back, Davide Cristofori, Jumpei Ueda, Setsuhisa Tanabe, Stefano Palazzolo, Flavio Rizzolio, Vincenzo Canzonieri, E. Trave, Pietro Riello
Abstract
Highly sensitive Boltzmann thermometry by double-layered Bi<sub>2</sub>SiO<sub>5</sub>:Yb<sup>3+</sup>,Tm<sup>3+</sup>@SiO<sub>2</sub> hollow nanoparticles with exceptional thermometric performances and biocompatibility are demonstrated.
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Materials scienceNanoparticleAnalytical Chemistry (journal)NanotechnologyChemistryChromatographyOptical properties and cooling technologies in crystalline materialsLuminescence Properties of Advanced MaterialsPhotoacoustic and Ultrasonic Imaging