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

Lei Li; Wei Wang; Jianguo Tang; Yao Wang; Jixian Liu; Linjun Huang; Yanxin Wang; Fengxiang Guo; Jiuxing Wang; Wenfei Shen; Laurence A. Belfiore

doi:10.1186/s11671-019-3006-y

Nanoscale Research Letters (Jun 2019)

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

Lei Li,
Wei Wang,
Jianguo Tang,
Yao Wang,
Jixian Liu,
Linjun Huang,
Yanxin Wang,
Fengxiang Guo,
Jiuxing Wang,
Wenfei Shen,
Laurence A. Belfiore

Affiliations

Lei Li: 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 University
Wei Wang: 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 University
Jianguo Tang: 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 University
Yao Wang: 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 University
Jixian Liu: 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 University
Linjun Huang: 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 University
Yanxin Wang: 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 University
Fengxiang Guo: Institute 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)
Jiuxing Wang: 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 University
Wenfei Shen: 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 University
Laurence A. Belfiore: Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado State University

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s11671-019-3006-y
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 14, no. 1
pp. 1 – 23

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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.

Published in Nanoscale Research Letters

ISSN: 1931-7573 (Print); 1556-276X (Online)
Publisher: SpringerOpen
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Technology: Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering: Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials
Website: https://www.springer.com/journal/11671

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