Highly efficient triplet-triplet annihilation upconversion in polycaprolactone: application to 3D printable architectures and microneedles

This research reports the next generation of solid-state triplet-triplet annihilation upconversion (TTA-UC) host material (polycaprolactone, PCL) for highly efficient, processable, and biocompatible solid-state TTA-UC. UC PCL was successfully fabricated using a drop-casting method and showed intense...

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Published in:Journal of materials chemistry. C, Materials for optical and electronic devices Materials for optical and electronic devices, 2022-03, Vol.1 (12), p.4584-4589
Main Authors: Park, Jeong-Min, Lee, Haklae, Choe, Hyun-Seok, Ahn, Suk-kyun, Seong, Keum-Yong, Yang, Seung Yun, Kim, Jae-Hyuk
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biocompatibility
Emission
Needles
Polycaprolactone
Solid phases
Solid state
Three dimensional printing
Upconversion
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Summary:This research reports the next generation of solid-state triplet-triplet annihilation upconversion (TTA-UC) host material (polycaprolactone, PCL) for highly efficient, processable, and biocompatible solid-state TTA-UC. UC PCL was successfully fabricated using a drop-casting method and showed intense UC emission, moderate photostability, and an enhanced UC quantum yield (3.1%). After the characterization of its photochemical properties, the UC PCL was manipulated to form 3D UC structures and UC microneedles by using a commercially available 3D printer and thermal press molding method, respectively, and exhibited strong UC emission even after being subjected to heat manipulation. This is the first report describing an effective and processable solid-phase UC host material, thus paving the way for various applications in solar and biophotonic devices by integrating UC materials with complex 3D shapes. This research reports the next generation of solid-state triplet-triplet annihilation upconversion (TTA-UC) host material (polycaprolactone, PCL) for highly efficient, processable, and biocompatible solid-state TTA-UC.
ISSN:2050-7526
2050-7534
DOI:10.1039/d1tc04834a