Lanthanide-doped upconversion nanoparticles as nanoprobes for bioimaging
Hengde Li, Haitao Liu, Ka‐Leung Wong, Angelo H. All
Abstract
information when combined with nuclear imaging. This article intends to provide a comprehensive review of the core structure, structure optimization, surface modification, and various recent applications of UCNPs in biomolecular detection, cell imaging, tumor diagnosis, and deep tissue imaging. We also present and discuss some of their critical challenges, limitations, and potential future directions.
Topics & Concepts
Photon upconversionLanthanideNanomaterialsNanotechnologyMaterials scienceNanoparticleBiocompatibilityContext (archaeology)UltravioletDopingExcitation wavelengthWavelengthOptoelectronicsIonChemistryOrganic chemistryMetallurgyBiologyPaleontologyLuminescence Properties of Advanced MaterialsNanoplatforms for cancer theranosticsLuminescence and Fluorescent Materials