Cubic sub-20 nm NaLuF(4)-based upconversion nanophosphors for high-contrast bioimaging in different animal species.

A new upconversion luminescence (UCL) nanophosphors based on host matrix of cubic NaLuF(4) with bright luminescence have been synthesized by a solvothermal method, facilitate the nanocrystals potential candidates for imaging in vivo, especially large-animals. The sub-20 nm NaLuF(4) co-doped Yb(3+) and Er(3+) (Tm(3+)) showed about 10-fold stronger UCL emission than that of corresponding hexagonal NaYF(4)-based nanocrystals with a 20 nm diameter. Near-infrared to near-infrared (NIR-to-NIR) UCL emission of PAA-coated NaLuF(4):20%Yb,1%Tm (PAA-Lu(Tm)) can penetrate >1.5 cm tissue of pork with high contrast. Based on super-strong UCL emission and deep penetration, PAA-Lu(Tm) as optical bioprobe has been demonstrated by in vivo UCL imaging of a normal black mouse, even rabbit with excellent signal-to-noise ratio. Furthermore, such cubic NaLuF(4)-based nanophosphor was applied in lymph node imaging of live Kunming mouse with rich white fur.

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