Gum Arabic-stabilized upconverting nanoparticles for printing applications

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作者
Homann C. [1 ]
Rodrigues E.M. [1 ]
Orsini P. [2 ]
Savard K. [2 ]
Togola C.-B. [2 ]
de Denus-Baillargeon M.-M. [2 ]
Massabki M. [2 ]
Hemmer E. [1 ]
机构
[1] Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences, University of Ottawa, 150 Louis-Pasteur Pvt, Ottawa, K1N 6N5, ON
[2] Optech, 1111 Rue Lapierre, Montreal, H8N 2J4, QC
基金
加拿大自然科学与工程研究理事会; 加拿大创新基金会;
关键词
Amphiphilic ligand; Gum Arabic; Ink; Printing; Upconversion;
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10.1016/j.omx.2024.100290
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摘要
Upconverting nanoparticles (UCNPs) have been proposed for a variety of applications ranging from biomedical probes to luminescent sensors and security tags. Yet, bringing UCNPs into real-life, technologically relevant products requires implementation into industry-friendly processes. The need for stable dispersions, clean films or dry powders challenges users who look for a way to use UCNPs. In this work, an ink formulation was developed that offers a straightforward way to print UCNPs on glass and metallic substrates. The use of Gum Arabic as biocompatible emulsifier allowed to implement the NaGdF4:Er,Yb/NaGdF4 core/shell UCNPs into water-based ink formulations without the need of complex surface chemistry. The formulation, based on water, glycerin, and propanediol, exhibited good stability and applicability for printing with a commercial aerosol jet printer. Bright upconversion emission was retained upon printing, and the obtained UCNP films were used in proof-of-concept luminescent thermal sensing. © 2024 The Author(s)
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