Classification, Synthesis, and Application of Luminescent Silica Nanoparticles: a Review

Abstract Luminescent materials are of worldwide interest because of their unique optical properties. Silica, which is transparent to light, is an ideal matrix for luminescent materials. Luminescent silica nanoparticles (LSNs) have broad applications because of their enhanced chemical and thermal sta...

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Main Authors: Lei Li, Wei Wang, Jianguo Tang, Yao Wang, Jixian Liu, Linjun Huang, Yanxin Wang, Fengxiang Guo, Jiuxing Wang, Wenfei Shen, Laurence A. Belfiore
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Published: SpringerOpen 2019-06-01
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s11671-019-3006-y
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author Lei Li
Wei Wang
Jianguo Tang
Yao Wang
Jixian Liu
Linjun Huang
Yanxin Wang
Fengxiang Guo
Jiuxing Wang
Wenfei Shen
Laurence A. Belfiore
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Wei Wang
Jianguo Tang
Yao Wang
Jixian Liu
Linjun Huang
Yanxin Wang
Fengxiang Guo
Jiuxing Wang
Wenfei Shen
Laurence A. Belfiore
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description Abstract Luminescent materials are of worldwide interest because of their unique optical properties. Silica, which is transparent to light, is an ideal matrix for luminescent materials. Luminescent silica nanoparticles (LSNs) have broad applications because of their enhanced chemical and thermal stability. Silica spheres of various sizes could be synthesized by different methods to satisfy specific requirements. Diverse luminescent dyes have potential for different applications. Subject to many factors such as quenchers, their performance was not quite satisfying. This review thus discusses the development of LSNs including their classification, synthesis, and application. It is the highlight that how silica improves the properties of luminescent dye and what role silica plays in the system. Further, their applications in biology, display, and sensors are also described.
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spelling doaj.art-79a51e5a39ce4797b73b4380ff62acae2023-09-02T23:56:23ZengSpringerOpenNanoscale Research Letters1931-75731556-276X2019-06-0114112310.1186/s11671-019-3006-yClassification, Synthesis, and Application of Luminescent Silica Nanoparticles: a ReviewLei Li0Wei Wang1Jianguo Tang2Yao Wang3Jixian Liu4Linjun Huang5Yanxin Wang6Fengxiang Guo7Jiuxing Wang8Wenfei Shen9Laurence A. Belfiore10Institute of Hybrid Materials, National Center of International Research for Hybrid Materials Technology, National Base of International Science & Technology Cooperation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao UniversityInstitute of Hybrid Materials, National Center of International Research for Hybrid Materials Technology, National Base of International Science & Technology Cooperation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao UniversityInstitute of Hybrid Materials, National Center of International Research for Hybrid Materials Technology, National Base of International Science & Technology Cooperation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao UniversityInstitute of Hybrid Materials, National Center of International Research for Hybrid Materials Technology, National Base of International Science & Technology Cooperation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao UniversityInstitute of Hybrid Materials, National Center of International Research for Hybrid Materials Technology, National Base of International Science & Technology Cooperation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao UniversityInstitute of Hybrid Materials, National Center of International Research for Hybrid Materials Technology, National Base of International Science & Technology Cooperation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao UniversityInstitute of Hybrid Materials, National Center of International Research for Hybrid Materials Technology, National Base of International Science & Technology Cooperation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao UniversityInstitute of Oceanographic Instrumentation, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Monitoring Instrument Equipment Technology, National Engineering and Technological Research Center of Marine Monitoring Equipment, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences)Institute of Hybrid Materials, National Center of International Research for Hybrid Materials Technology, National Base of International Science & Technology Cooperation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao UniversityInstitute of Hybrid Materials, National Center of International Research for Hybrid Materials Technology, National Base of International Science & Technology Cooperation, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao UniversityDepartment of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado State UniversityAbstract Luminescent materials are of worldwide interest because of their unique optical properties. Silica, which is transparent to light, is an ideal matrix for luminescent materials. Luminescent silica nanoparticles (LSNs) have broad applications because of their enhanced chemical and thermal stability. Silica spheres of various sizes could be synthesized by different methods to satisfy specific requirements. Diverse luminescent dyes have potential for different applications. Subject to many factors such as quenchers, their performance was not quite satisfying. This review thus discusses the development of LSNs including their classification, synthesis, and application. It is the highlight that how silica improves the properties of luminescent dye and what role silica plays in the system. Further, their applications in biology, display, and sensors are also described.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s11671-019-3006-yLuminescent silica nanoparticlesClassificationSynthesisApplication
spellingShingle Lei Li
Wei Wang
Jianguo Tang
Yao Wang
Jixian Liu
Linjun Huang
Yanxin Wang
Fengxiang Guo
Jiuxing Wang
Wenfei Shen
Laurence A. Belfiore
Classification, Synthesis, and Application of Luminescent Silica Nanoparticles: a Review
Nanoscale Research Letters
Luminescent silica nanoparticles
Classification
Synthesis
Application
title Classification, Synthesis, and Application of Luminescent Silica Nanoparticles: a Review
title_full Classification, Synthesis, and Application of Luminescent Silica Nanoparticles: a Review
title_fullStr Classification, Synthesis, and Application of Luminescent Silica Nanoparticles: a Review
title_full_unstemmed Classification, Synthesis, and Application of Luminescent Silica Nanoparticles: a Review
title_short Classification, Synthesis, and Application of Luminescent Silica Nanoparticles: a Review
title_sort classification synthesis and application of luminescent silica nanoparticles a review
topic Luminescent silica nanoparticles
Classification
Synthesis
Application
url http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s11671-019-3006-y
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