Photon Upconversion Nanomaterials [Hardcover]

This book introduces the latest advances made in both fundamental studies and potential applications of upconversion nanomaterials, particularly in the field of high-resolution in vitro bioanalysis and in vivo imaging. This book starts with the synthesis and characterization, and focuses on applications ranging from materials science to biology. Above all, it describes cutting-edge advances in upconversion nanophosphor (UCNP)-based applications in multiplexed encoding, guest delivery and release systems, photodynamic therapy (PDT), solar cells, photocatalysis and so on. The major barriers that currently prevent UCNPs from being used in mainstream applications are also presented in detail.

General Introduction to Upconversion Luminescence Materials.- Wet Chemical Synthesis and Manipulation of Upconversion Nanoparticles.- Upconversion luminescence of Lanthanide ions doped nanocrystals.- Upconversion Nanoparticle Based Nanocomposites.- Surface Modi
cation and Bioconjugation of Upconversion Nanoparticles.- Upconversion Nanoparticles for Biomedical Imaging.- The Applications of Upconversion Nanoparticles in Bioassay.- Upconversion Nanoparticles for Biosensing.- Upconversion Nanoparticles for Light Activated Therapy.- Upconversion nanoparticles for thermal sensing.- Upconversion nanoparticles for other applications.- Conclusions and Perspectives.

Prof. Fan Zhang received his PhD in 2008 from Fudan University. Following more than 2 years postdoctoral research work (2008-2010) at the University of California at Santa Barbara, he joined the Chemistry Department of Fudan University as a professor in 2010. His research interests are luminescent multifunctional nanostructured materials and mesoporous materials for applications in biomedical analysis, drug delivery and cancer therapy. He has received several awards such as The National Outstanding Youth Fund (2013), New CentulÃé