基于CdSe/ZnS量子点构建丝裂霉素荧光检测体系的研究

建立了一种基于CdSe/ZnS量子点的快速、高效的检测丝裂霉素的荧光方法。pH=7.4,反应10 min,CdSe/ZnS量子点的荧光随丝裂霉素浓度增加而猝灭,量子点的荧光强度与丝裂霉素的浓度呈良好的线性关系,适用于丝裂霉素浓度1.8~60 μmol/L,且相关系数为0.996,丝裂霉素的检测限为0.11 μmol/L,该方法相对无共存物质的干扰,并证明完全适用于丝裂霉素注射液与尿液中丝裂霉素的测定。     

CdSe quantum dots as luminescent probes for spironolactone determination

Based on the quenching of the fluorescence of CdSe quantum dots (QDs) by spironolactone, a simple, rapid and specific method for spironolactone determination was proposed. In the optimum conditions, spironolactone concentration versus quantum dot fluorescence gave a linear response with an excellent 0.997 correlation coefficient, between 2.5 and 700 mg/mL (6.0-1680 μmol/L) and the limit of detection (S/N = 3) was 0.2 μg/mL (0.48 μmol/L). The contents of spironolactone in pharmaceutical tablets were determined by the proposed method and the results agreed with the claimed values. The possible mechanism for the reaction was also discussed.     

Layer-by-layer quantum dot constructs using self-assembly methods

We describe the creation of CdSe/ZnS quantum dot assemblies using layer-by-layer construction strategies, using self-assembly. In the first approach, a dithiol linker was used to make multilayers of CdSe/ZnS quantum dots, while in the second biotin- and streptavidin-conjugated CdSe/ZnS quantum dots were used to make multilayer constructs. Both the chemical bonding nature and fluorescence spectroscopic properties of quantum dot films were characterized using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and fluorescence spectroscopy.     

Synthesis and characterizations of ultra-small ZnS and Zn(1-x)Fe(x)S quantum dots in aqueous media and spectroscopic study of their interactions with bovine serum albumin

This work reports a new experimental methodology for the synthesis of ultra small zinc sulfide and iron doped zinc sulfide quantum dots in aqueous media. The nanoparticles were obtained using a simple procedure based on the precipitation of ZnS in aqueous solution in the presence of 2-mercaptoethanol as a capping agent, at room temperature. The effect of Fe(3+) ion concentration as dopant on the optical properties of ZnS was studied. The size of quantum dots was determined to be about 1nm, using scanning tunneling microscopy. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized by X-ray diffraction, UV-Vis absorption and photoluminescence emission spectroscopies. The presence and amount of iron impurity in the structure of Zn((1-x))Fe(x)S nanocrystals were confirmed by atomic absorption spectrometry. A blue shift in band-gap of ZnS was observed upon increasing incorporation of Fe(3+) ion in the iron doped zinc sulfide quantum dots. The photoluminescence investigations showed that, in the case of iron doped ZnS nanoparticles, the emission band of pure ZnS nanoparticles at 427nm shifts to 442nm with appearance of a new sharp emission band around 532nm. The X-ray diffraction analysis indicated that the iron doped nanoparticles are crystalline, with cubic zinc blend structure, having particle diameters of 1.7±022nm. Finally, the interaction of the synthesized nanoparticles with bovine serum albumin was investigated at pH 7.2. The UV-Vis absorption and fluorescence spectroscopic methods were applied to compare the optical properties of pure and iron doped ZnS quantum dots upon interaction with BSA. It was proved that, in both cases, the fluorescence quenching of BSA by the quantum dots is mainly a result of the formation of QDs-BSA complex in solution. In the steady-state fluorescence studies, the interaction parameters including binding constants (K(a)), number of binding sites (n), quenching constants ( [Formula: see text] ), and bimolecular quenching rate constants (k(q)) were determined at three different temperatures and the results were then used to evaluate the corresponding thermodynamic parameters ΔH, ΔS and ΔG.     

The interaction between some diamines and CdSe quantum dots

The interaction of some diamines (ethylenediamine (EDA), 1,6-hexanediamine (HDA), o-phenylenediamine (OPD)) with CdSe quantum dots (QDs) is reported. With increasing concentration of EDA from 0 to 2.0 x 10(-6) mol l(-1), slight fluorescence enhancement is observed. However, the CdSe QDs fluorescence quenching is seen at relatively higher concentration of EDA. There is a red-shift of 0-7 nm in fluorescence emission spectra of CdSe QDs when the concentration of EDA is changed from 2.0 x 10(-6) to 8.0 x 10(-6) mol l(-1). The resonance light scattering (RLS) spectra of CdSe QDs have little change when the concentration of EDA is less than 5.0 x 10(-6) mol l(-1). It indicates there are little large particles formed in the solution. However, a significant increase of the RLS is observed in the 300-500 nm wavelength range after adding higher concentration than 5.0 x 10(-6) mol l(-1) EDA, which could be attributed to the large particles formed. The interaction between HDA and CdSe QDs is similar to that of EDA. However, with the OPD, it is found that the interaction is much different from those of EDA, HDA, and that the quenching, even at low concentration, is effective for CdSe QDs emission. The quenching phenomenon could be explained by a surface bound complexation equilibrium model.     

新型水溶性咪唑基硅量子点制备及用于果蔬中痕量铜的荧光检测

硅量子点因其极佳的亲生物性和光学性能成为纳米材料新宠,但传统硅量子点水溶性差限制了它的广泛应用。本实验以三甲基硅咪唑为硅前驱体采用水热法制备水溶性咪唑基硅量子点。相对于硼氢化钠、抗坏血酸、牛血清蛋白、半胱氨酸和柠檬酸,柠檬酸钠作为还原剂和稳定剂制得的硅量子点荧光发射最强。合成反应于220℃下可在2 h内完成,所制备的硅量子点水溶性好,平均粒径为2.6 nm,红外分析证实其表面存在游离的咪唑基。研究表明,硅量子点能与铜离子相互作用导致荧光强度的明显下降。考察不同温度下Cu2+对硅量子点荧光的猝灭行为,发现荧光猝灭程度随温度升高而增大。这说明荧光下降属于静态猝灭,即Cu2+与硅量子点上的咪唑基作用形成稳定配合物。此外,共振光散射分析还揭示荧光猝灭过程伴随着粒子团聚。基于硅量子点的荧光猝灭行为,建立了痕量铜的荧光检测方法。当Cu2+浓度在0.04~2400μmol/L之间,硅量子点的荧光强度随Cu2+浓度的增加而线性下降,检出限(S/N=3)达1.29×10-8 mol/L。本方法具有高的灵敏度、选择性和重现性,已应用于果蔬中痕量铜的荧光检测。     

Fluorescence resonance energy transfer in CdSe/ZnS-DNA conjugates: probing hybridization and DNA cleavage

Nucleic-acid-functionalized CdSe/ZnS quantum dots (QDs) were hybridized with the complementary Texas-Red-functionalized nucleic acid. The hybridization was monitored by following the fluorescence resonance energy transfer from the QDs to the dye units. Treatment of the QD/dye DNA duplex structure with DNase I resulted in the cleavage of the DNA and the recovery of the fluorescence properties of the CdSe/ZnS QDs. The luminescence properties of the QDs were, however, only partially recovered due to the nonspecific adsorption of the dye onto the QDs. Similarly, nucleic-acid-functionalized Au nanoparticles (Au NPs) were hybridized with the complementary Texas-Red-labeled nucleic acid. The hybridization was followed by the fluorescence quenching of the dye by the Au NPs. Treatment of the Au NP/dye DNA duplex with DNase I resulted in the cleavage of the DNA and the partial recovery of the dye fluorescence. The incomplete recovery of the dye fluorescence originated from the nonspecific binding of the dye units to the Au NPs. The nonspecific binding of the dye to the CdSe/ZnS QDs and the Au NPs is attributed to nonprotected surface vacancies in the two systems.     

Quantum dot fluorescence as a function of alkyl chain length in aqueous environments

In this work, we examine the dependence of the fluorescence quantum yield of water-soluble CdSe/ZnS quantum dots on the local environment. The hydrophobicity of the local environment was modified by using different alkyl chain lengths in a set of oligo-ethylene glycols. Our results show that the quantum yield of CdSe/ZnS quantum dots is highest for the longest alkyl chain length, suggesting that a more hydrophobic environment is beneficial for generating bright, water-soluble quantum dots.     

硅壳包被的核壳型量子点荧光纳米颗粒的制备及其细菌计数的应用

以氧化镉和硬脂酸锌为前驱体,合成了CdSe/ZnS核壳型量子点(QDs).采用反相微乳液技术,在温和条件下实现了硅壳包被的CdSe/ZnS荧光纳米颗粒的成功制备.在戊二醛的交联作用下,以金黄色葡萄球菌(S.aureus)为目标细菌、荧光纳米颗粒为荧光探针,建立了一种高灵敏的、简单快速的细菌计数的方法,并借助荧光显微镜成功地进行成像探测研究.通过考察荧光纳米颗粒与细菌的孵育时间、包入硅壳的核壳量子点质量等多种因素的影响.在最优化条件下,本方法的线性范围为5×102～5×107 CFU/mL;检出限为500 CFU/mL;线性回归方程为Y=494.96749X- 1194.25738(R=0.9960).本方法操作简单,检测时间短,有效克服了传统平板计数方法和基于有机染料的荧光检测方法存在的缺陷,提高了灵敏度.将此法用于6种实际样品的细菌数量测定,检测结果与平板计数方法基本一致,相对标准偏差在3.1％～8.2％之间,结果令人满意.     

Preparation and characterization of thiacalix[4]arene coated water-soluble CdSe/ZnS quantum dots as a fluorescent probe for Cu2+ ions

Highly fluorescent water-soluble CdSe/ZnS (core/shell) quantum dots (QDs) as a fluorescent Cu2+ ion probe were synthesized using thiacalix[4]arene carboxylic acid (TCC) as a surface coating agent. Hydrophobic trioctylphosphine oxide (TOPO) capped CdSe/ZnS QDs were overcoated with TCC in tetrahydrofuran at room temperature, and deprotonation of the carboxyl groups of TCC resulted in the formation of water-soluble QDs. The surface structure of the QDs was characterized by using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and fluorescence correlation spectroscopy (FCS). TEM images showed that TCC-coated QDs were monodispersed with the particle size (core-shell moiety) of approximately 5 nm. Hydrodynamic diameter of the TCC-coated QDs was determined to be 8.9 nm by FCS, showing that the thickness of the surface organic layer of the QDs was approximately 2 nm. These results indicate that the surface layer of TCC-coated QDs forms a bilayer structure consisting of TOPO and TCC molecules. TCC-coated CdSe/ZnS QDs were highly fluorescent (quantum yield, 0.21) compared to the QDs surface-modified with mercaptoacetic acid and mercaptoundecanoic acid. Fluorescence of the TCC-coated QDs was effectively quenched by Cu2+ ions even in the presence of other transition metal ions such as Cd2+, Zn2+, Co2+, Fe2+, and Fe3+ ions in the same solution. The Stern-Volmer plot for the fluorescence quenching by Cu2+ ions showed a linear relationship up to 30 microM of Cu2+ ions. The ion selectivity of TCC-coated QDs was determined by measurements of fluorescence responses towards biologically important transition metal ions (50 microM) including Fe2+, Fe3+, Co2+>Zn2+, Cd2+. The fluorescence of TCC-coated QDs was almost insensitive to other biologically important ions such as Na+, K+, Mg2+, and Ca2+, suggesting that TCC-coated QDs can be used as a fluorescent Cu2+ ion probe for biological samples. A possible quenching mechanism by Cu2+ ions was also discussed on the basis of a Langmuir-type adsorption isotherm.     

基于氮掺杂碳量子点荧光猝灭效应检测Fe3+

碳量子点光致发光性质取决于尺寸大小和表面官能团的性质.本研究以还原冶炼过程产生的生物质焦油为前驱体,采用小分子乙二胺进行氮掺杂,通过一步水热法合成荧光产率高、分散性能好的氮掺杂碳量子点,基于Fe3+对氮掺杂碳量子点选择性荧光猝灭效应,实现了对Fe3+快速准确检测.合成的氮掺杂碳量子点为规则的球形,尺寸均一,平均粒径为2.64 nm,晶面间距为0.25 nm,具备石墨碳晶格(100)晶格结构,其荧光量子产率为26.1%;Fe3+与N-CQDs表面官能团配位络合致使N-CQDs荧光猝灭,Fe3+浓度在0.23~600μmol/L范围内,与氮掺杂碳量子点荧光猝灭程度呈良好的线性关系,Fe3+的检出限为230 nmol/L.     

核-壳结构CdSe/ZnS量子点的制备、硫醇修饰及其光学性能

采用高温有机相包覆技术制备了CdSe/ZnS核壳结构量子点材料,考察了包覆量对量子点材料的光学性能的影响,研究了含脂肪链和芳香基的双硫醇分子1,4-苯二甲硫醇和1,8-辛二硫醇对于具有核-壳结构的CdSe/ZnS量子点材料的修饰作用,考察了修饰作用对于量子点的量子效率和荧光强度等光学性能的影响.实验结果表明:随着硫化锌包覆量的增加,量子点的量子效率及其荧光发射强度明显提高;硫醇的修饰能显著增强量子点的发光强度,随着硫醇浓度的增加,其发光性能增强,但是达到一定程度后,光学性能基本不随硫醇浓度的变化而变化.根据固体核磁共振等实验结果推测:硫醇分子可能部分替代了量子点体系中的正三辛基氧膦配体,稳定了量子点体系,对量子点起修饰保护作用,从而提高了量子点的光学性能.     

基于Mn掺杂ZnS量子点室温磷光法检测盐酸巴马汀

本文以3-巯基丙酸(3-Mercaptopropionic Acid,MPA)为稳定剂,采用水相合成法制备了Mn掺杂ZnS量子点(Mn∶ZnS QDs),基于Mn∶ZnS QDs的室温磷光性质,盐酸巴马汀(Palmatine Hydrochloride,PaH)可与Mn∶ZnS QDs发生静电作用,使得Mn∶ZnS QDs发生室温磷光猝灭效应,从而发展了一种高效、快速检测人体体液中痕量PaH的新方法。实验结果表明,当PaH的浓度在0.75~30μmol/L范围时,其浓度与室温磷光猝灭强度(ΔIRTP)呈良好的线性关系,相关系数为0.996,检出限为0.35μmol/L,加标回收率为94.0%~103.3%。     

Synthesis of Fluorescent Carbon Quantum Dots from Dried Lemon Peel for Determination of Carmine in Drinks

Carbon quantum dots(CQDs) with a quantum yield of 11% were synthesized via a simple, low-cost and green hydrothermal treatment using dried lemon peel as carbon source. The obtained CQDs showed a strong emission at the wavelength of 505 nm with an optimum excitation of 425 nm. Carmine with maximum absorption wavelength at 508 nm could selectively quench the fluorescence of CQDs. Based on this principle, a fluorescence probe was developed for carmine determination. The quenching mechanism of CQDs was elucidated. A linear relationship was found in the carmine concentration range of 0.20—30.00 mg/L with the detection limit(3σ/k) of 0.16 mg/L. Satisfactory results were achieved when the method was applied for the determination of carmine in soft drinks.     

基于CdSe-CdTe量子点能量转移荧光猝灭法测定前列腺抗原

研究了CdSe-CdTe量子点间发生的荧光共振能量转移,并用于荧光猝灭法测定超痕量前列腺抗原(PSA)。在pH 8.0的Tris-HCl缓冲溶液中,CdSe-CdTe间发生有效能量转移,使CdTe荧光大大增强。PSA抗原与CdTe标记的PSA抗体发生特异性反应,使能量转移体系的CdTe上的荧光强度降低,即发生猝灭。建立了CdSe-CdTe能量转移荧光猝灭法测定PSA抗原的方法。在优化的实验条件下,PSA抗原的线性范围为0.28～10μg/L,相关系数r=0.9992,检出限达1.5×10-2μg/L(n=11)。     

Photophysical properties of biologically compatible CdSe quantum dot structures

The photophysical properties of CdSe and ZnS(CdSe) semiconductor quantum dots in nonpolar and aqueous solutions were examined with steady-state (absorption and emission) and time-resolved (time-correlated single-photon-counting) spectroscopy. The CdSe structures were prepared from a single CdSe synthesis, a portion of which were ZnS-capped, thus any differences observed in the spectral behavior between the two preparations were due to changes in the molecular shell. Quantum dots in nonpolar solvents were surrounded with a trioctylphosphine oxide (TOPO) coating from the initial synthesis solution. ZnS-capped CdSe were initially brighter than bare uncapped CdSe and had overall faster emission decays. The dynamics did not vary when the solvent was changed from hexane to dichloromethane; however, replacement of the TOPO cap by pyridine affected CdSe but not ZnS(CdSe). CdSe was then solubilized in water with mercapto-acetic acid or dihydrolipoic acid, whereas ZnS(CdSe) could be solubilized only with dihydrolipoic acid. Both solubilization agents quenched the nanocrystal emission, though with CdSe the quenching was nearly complete. Additional quenching of the remaining emission was observed when the redox-active molecule adenine was conjugated to the water-soluble CdSe but was not seen with ZnS(CdSe). The emission of aqueous CdSe could be enhanced under prolonged exposure to room light and resulted in a substantial increase of the emission lifetimes; however, the enhancement occurred concurrently with precipitation of the nanocrystals, which was possibly caused by photocatalytic destruction of the mercaptoacetic acid coating. These results are the first presented on aqueous CdSe quantum dot structures and are presented in the context of designing better, more stable biological probes.     

Surface-modified CdS quantum dots as luminescent probes for sulfadiazine determination

A novel, sensitive and convenient determine technology based on the quenching of the fluorescence intensity of functionalized CdS quantum dots by sulfadiazine was proposed. Luminescent CdS semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) modified by thioglycollic acid (TGA) were synthesized with the microwave method. The modified CdS QDs are water-soluble, stable and highly luminescent. The possible mechanism for the reaction was also discussed. When sulfadiazine was added into the CdS QDs colloid solution, the surface of CdS QDs generates the electrostatic interaction in aqueous medium, which induces the quenching of fluorescence emission at 489 nm. Under optimum condition, the fluorescence intensity versus sulfadiazine concentration gave a linear response according Stern-Volmer equation with an excellent 0.9981 correlation coefficient. The linearity range of the calibration curve was 1.2 x 10(-5) to 2.13 x 10(-3) mol L(-1). The limit of detection (3delta) is 8.0 micromol L(-1). The relative standard deviation for five determinations of 0.13 x 10(-3)mol L(-1) sulfadiazine is 1.4%. The concentrations of sulfadiazine injections were determined by the proposed method with a satisfactory result.     

Double signal enhancement strategy based on rolling circle amplification and photoinduced electron transfer for ultrasensitive fluorometric detection of methylated DNA

The authors describe a novel assay for the detection of methylated DNA site. Rolling circle amplification and CdSe/ZnS quantum dots with high fluorescence efficiency are applied in this method. The CdSe/ZnS quantum dots act as electron donors, and hemin and oxygen (derived from hydrogen peroxide act as acceptors in photoinduced electron transfer. The assay, best performed at excitation/emission peaks of 450/620 nm, is sensitive and specific. Fluorometric response is linear in the 1 pM to 100 nM DNA concentration range, and the lowest detectable concentration of methylated DNA is 142 fM (S/N =?3). The method is capable of recognizing 0.01% methylated DNA in a mixture of methylated/unmethylated DNA.

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Graphical abstract A novel method for methylated sites detection in DNA is established. Rolling circle amplification and photoinduced electron transfer. CdSe/ZnS quantum dots with high fluorescence efficiency act as the electron donor, while G-quadruplex/hemin and hydrogen peroxide derived oxygen act as electron acceptor. It presents a linear response towards 1 pM to 100 nM methylated DNA with a correlation coefficient of 0.9968, and the lowest detectable concentration of methylated DNA was 142 fM, with selectivity significantly superior to other methods.

     

Functionalized CdSe quantum dots as selective silver ion chemodosimeter

CdSe quantum dots (QDs) have been prepared and modified with mercaptoacetic acid. They are water-soluble and biocompatible. To improve their fluorescence intensity and stability in water solution, bovine serum albumin (BSA) was absorbed onto their surface. Based on the quench of fluorescence signals of the functionalized CdSe QDs in the 543 nm wavelength and enhancement of them in the 570-700 nm wavelength range by Ag(I) ions at pH 5.0, a simple, rapid and specific method for Ag(I) determination was proposed. In comparison with single organic fluorophores, these nanoparticles are brighter, more stable against photobleaching, and do not suffer from blinking. Under the optimum conditions, the response is linearly proportional to the concentration of Ag(I) between 4.0 x 10(-7) and 1.5 x 10(-5) mol L(-1), and the limit of detection is 7.0 x 10(-8) mol L(-1). The mechanism of reaction is also discussed.     

Thiourea functionalized CdSe/CdS quantum dots as a fluorescent sensor for mercury ion detection

CdSe/CdS quantum dots(QDs) functionalized by thiourea(TU) were synthesized and used as a fluorescent sensor for mercury ion detection.The TU-functionalized QDs were prepared by bonding TU via electrostatic interaction to the core/shell CdSe/CdS QDs after capping with thioglycolic acid(TGA).It was observed that the fluorescence of the functionalized QDs was quenched upon the addition of Hg~(2+).The quantitative detection of Hg~(2+) with this fluorescent sensor could be conducted based on the linear relationship between the extent of quenching and the concentration of Hg~(2+) added in the range of1-300 μg L~(-1).A detection limit of 0.56 μg L~(-1) was achieved.The sensor showed superior selectivity for Hg~(2+) and was successfully applied to the determination of mercury in environmental samples with satisfactory results.