Innovations in Surface Modification Techniques: Advancing Hydrophilic \textit{LiYF\(_{4}\):Yb, Er, Tm} Upconversion Nanoparticles and Their Applications

The development and application of upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) have garnered significant attention due to their unique optical properties and potential uses in bioimaging, drug delivery, and solar cells. However, the hydrophobic nature of UCNPs presents challenges in their synthesis and appli...

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Published in:arXiv.org 2023-12
Main Authors: Esmaeili, Shahriar, Rajil, Navid, Hazrathosseini, Ayla, Neuman, Benjamin W, Alkahtani, Masfer H, Alzahrani, Yahya A, Zhenhuan Yi, Brick, Robert W, Sokolov, Alexei V, Hemmer, Philip R, Scully, Marlan O
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Language:English
Subjects:
Aqueous environments
Erbium
Hydrophilicity
Medical imaging
Nanoparticles
Optical properties
Photon correlation spectroscopy
Photovoltaic cells
Solar cells
Stability
Synthesis
Upconversion
Ytterbium
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Summary:The development and application of upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) have garnered significant attention due to their unique optical properties and potential uses in bioimaging, drug delivery, and solar cells. However, the hydrophobic nature of UCNPs presents challenges in their synthesis and application, particularly in aqueous environments. We provide an overview of UCNPs, their synthesis challenges, and the importance of surface modification. Furthermore, we discuss the properties of \textit{LiYF_{4}:Yb, Er, Tm} UCNPs synthesized using novel 2,2-[ethylenebis(oxy)] bisacetic acid (EBAA) method and their versatile applications. Notably, the first Dynamic Light Scattering measurement on 05/22/2022 showed a size of 11.39 nm, and after 348 days on 04/05/2023, the same batch maintained a size of 13.8 nm, indicating excellent stability and no particle agglomeration over this extended period. This remarkable stability underscores the potential of UCNPs synthesized with the EBAA method for long-term applications. Finally, we compare the EBAA method with other surface modification techniques, exploring challenges and future perspectives for the use of hydrophilic UCNPs in various applications. This review aims to emphasize the significance of the EBAA method in advancing the field of upconversion nanoparticles and broadening their potential integration into diverse applications.
ISSN:2331-8422