Fluorescence properties of natural eumelanin biopolymer

Results about fluorescence spectroscopy of natural eumelanin are presented and compared to analogous results related to synthetic eumelanin, with the aim to investigate the structural organization of eumelanin and the role of the protein coat in its optical and structural properties. The spectra of synthetic and natural eumelanin have similar optical spectra, except for the features related to proteins in natural eumelanins. Fluorescence due to ensembles of large oligomer systems has been spectrally distinguished from that due to monomers and small oligomer systems. Nonetheless, the natural (protein-containing) eumelanin results to consist of aggregates having a larger size than that of synthetic eumelanin.     

Spectroscopic study of a representative polar cap of buckminsterfullerene: Cyclopentacorannulene

The spectroscopic properties of corannulene and cyclopentacorannulene are examined by use of absorption and steady-state fluorescence measurements. A red shift in the emission maxima of cyclopentacorannulene is noted with respect to the emission maxima in the corannulene spectrum. Similar differences in the absorption spectra of both molecules are also observed. Reasons for the dissimilarities in the absorption and emission spectra of these molecules are discussed. The fluorescence quantum yields and lifetimes of the molecules measured in organic solvents are reported. The fluorescence quantum yield and lifetime of cyclopentacorannulene are lower than those of corannulene. This difference is attributed to the highly strained and nonplanar structure of cyclopentacorannulene. The effectiveness of nitromethane as a quencher of corannulene and cyclopentacorannulene fluorescence is examined. In contrast to previously reported results, the fluorescence of these molecules is quenched by nitromethane. Fluorescence quenching of the molecules has been attributed to complex formation in the ground state, i.e., static quenching.     

芪3在铅-锡-氟磷酸盐玻璃中的聚集及光谱特性

采用低温熔融法制备了有机染料芪3掺杂的不同浓度的铅-锡-氟磷酸盐玻璃,通过对掺杂玻璃激发光谱、发射光谱和吸收光谱的测试,研究了芪3在无机玻璃中的聚集状态和光谱性能。 结果表明,有机染料芪3以单体和二聚物的形式共存于无机玻璃中,和芪3单体分子的激发峰相比,二聚物的激发峰位于短波段,随掺杂浓度的增加,掺杂玻璃的发射峰发生红移,同时在荧光光谱中观察到浓度猝灭现象;芪3分子与无机玻璃通过亲水作用发生了键合,从而导致芪3在无机玻璃中的吸收光谱和发射光谱比在乙醇溶液中出现较大红移;与芪3在乙醇溶液中的荧光强度相比,芪3分子受无机玻璃的“笼”化作用有效的提高了其荧光强度。     

Immobilization of pyrene via diethylenetriamine on quartz plate surface for recognition of dicarboxylic acids

A novel photo-luminescence film has been prepared by immobilizing pyrene on a quartz plate surface via diethylenetriamine. Imino structure was intentionally introduced into the long flexible spacer due to their hydrogen bond forming abilities with carboxylic acids. It has been found that the film shows combined monomer and excimer emission of pyrene both in wet and dry states. Steady-state and time-resolved fluorescence emission measurements demonstrated that the excimer emission mainly came from direct excitation of ground state dimers, and/or monomers in aggregated state. The structures of the excimers formed during the excitation are mixtures of “standard excimers” and “distorted excimers” of the fluorophore moieties. Fluorescence lifetime measurements showed that the decay of the film is complex, and a four exponential fit is necessary for getting a satisfied result. The photophysical behavior of the present film could be rationalized by employing the model proposed before. Sensing property studies showed that the emission of the film is sensitive to the presence of dicarboxylic acids, including ethanedioic acid, malonic acid, etc. In contrast, presence of monocarboxylic acids, such as formic acid and acetic acid, had little effect upon the fluorescence emission of the film. Compared with the films taking ethylenediamine or 1,3-diaminopropane as their spacer component, introduction of diethylenetriamine into the spacer improved the performance of the film greatly. In addition, the sensing process is reversible, and the film is stable within a number of months provided it is properly preserved. These characteristics showed that the film is worthwhile for further exploration.     

Defect mode emission of a dye doped cholesteric polymer network

We have observed enhanced fluorescence and laser emission due to a photonic defect mode in a dye doped cholesteric polymer network. The defect is caused by a phase jump of the cholesteric helix at the interface of two stacked layers of a cholesteric polymer film. Fluorescence spectra show an additional resonant mode inside the photonic stop band. Pulsed excitation gives rise to laser emission of the defect mode, with an exceptionally low lasing threshold. The defect mode emission has a circular polarization whose sense of rotation is opposite to that of the cholesteric helix.     

新型β-二酮配体及其Eu(Ⅲ)三元配合物的合成、表征及发光性能的研究

采用Claisen缩合反应合成了一种新型的β-二酮化合物1-(4-溴苯)-3-苯基丙烷-1,3-二酮(L),并以其为第一配体,邻菲罗啉(Phen)为第二配体,合成出新型稀土Eu(Ⅲ)三元配合物。通过元素分析、红外光谱、紫外光谱、荧光光谱对合成的配体及三元配合物进行了表征。红外光谱的分析表明：配体L含有β-二酮结构,且烯醇式含量高;配合物中L的氧原子以及Phen中的氮原子与稀土离子进行了配位。紫外光谱的分析表明配合物中的能量传递主要来自第一配体。通过荧光光谱研究了配合物的发光性质,结果显示配合物表现出Eu3+的特征发射,主发射峰为Eu3+的5D₀ →7F₂发射,属于窄带发射,单色性较好,是具有潜在应用价值的红色发光材料。     

水杨酸钠在极性溶剂中的荧光和激光特性的研究

采用XeCl激光作为泵浦源,首次系统研究了水杨酸钠在水、甲醇、乙醇以及水醇混合物等极性溶剂中的荧光和激光特性.探明它有很强的激发态自吸收作用.从分子结构的角度分析了水杨酸钠荧光积分强度的温度特性.     

三维紫外血浆荧光光谱学特性及机理分析

采用FLS920型多功能光谱仪,得到了220~320 nm紫外光激发的血浆荧光激发与发射的三维光谱图.结果表明,血浆的紫外荧光光谱在334 nm附近存在一个约100 nm宽的谱峰：300~400 nm.该谱峰是由多种荧光团共同作用的结果,血浆的紫外荧光光谱主要是由血浆中高丰度蛋白的色氨酸和酪氨酸的贡献.另外,血浆中存在的其他大量蛋白质和小分子可通过直接发荧光和间接的能量转移或相互作用使血浆荧光光谱谱峰的加宽,即低丰度的、大量蛋白质或小分子的存在,对血浆的荧光光谱特征变化可以起到调制作用.     

Prism-based multicolor fluorescence correlation spectrometer

We report the design and application of a prism-based detection system for fluorescence (cross) correlation spectroscopy. The system utilizes a single laser wavelength for the simultaneous excitation of several dyes of different emission spectra. Fluorescence light is spectrally separated with a prismatic setup, and wavelengths are selected by scanning a fiber-coupled avalanche photodiode across the image spots. Multicolor autocorrelations are demonstrated with standard and tandem dyes, and fluorescence cross-correlation measurements of biotinylated nanocontainers and streptavidin are presented. This spectrometer offers high optical stability and no focal volume mismatch for the multicolor detection of molecular dynamics and interactions, with single-molecule sensitivity.     

Fluorescence Spectroscopy and Confocal Microscopy of the Mycotoxin Citrinin in Condensed Phase and Hydrogel Films

The emission spectra, quantum yields and fluorescence lifetimes of citrinin in organic solvents and hydrogel films have been determined. Citrinin shows complex fluorescence decays due to the presence of two tautomers in solution and interconversion from excited-state double proton transfer (ESDPT) process. The fluorescence decay times associated with the two tautomers have values near 1 and 5 ns depending on the medium. In hydrogel films of agarose and alginate, fluorescence imaging showed that citrinin is not homogeneously dispersed and highly emissive micrometer spots may be formed. Fluorescence spectrum and decay analysis are used to recognize the presence of citrinin in hydrogel films using confocal fluorescence microscopy and spectroscopy.     

Fluorescence Emission Spectra of Calcofluor Stained Yeast Cell Suspensions: Heuristic Assessment of Basis Spectra for their Linear Unmixing

Fluorescence emission spectra of yeast cell suspensions stained with calcofluor have recently been identified as promising markers of variations in the quality of yeast cell wall. It is shown in this paper how the raw fluorescence spectra of calcofluor can be transformed to reliable spectral signatures of cell wall quality, which are independent of actual dye-to-cell concentrations of examined cell suspensions. Moreover, the presented approach makes it possible to assess basis fluorescence spectra that allows for the spectral unmixing of raw fluorescence spectra in terms of respective fluorescence contributions of calcofluor solvated in the suspension medium and bound to yeast cell walls.     

Detection and Evaluation of Normal and Malignant Cells Using Laser-Induced Fluorescence Spectroscopy

The aim of this research is to study the normalized fluorescence spectra (intensity variations and area under the fluorescence signal), relative quantum yield, extinction coefficient and intracellular properties of normal and malignant human bone cells. Using Laser-Induced Fluorescence Spectroscopy (LIFS) upon excitation of 405 nm, the comparison of emission spectra of bone cells revealed that fluorescence intensity and the area under the spectra of malignant bone cells was less than that of normal. In addition, the area ratio and shape factor were changed. We obtained two emission bands in spectra of normal cells centered at about 486 and 575 nm and for malignant cells about 482 and 586 nm respectively, which are most likely attributed to NADH and riboflavins. Using fluorescein sodium emission spectrum, the relative quantum yield of bone cells is numerically determined.     

Thin films of arylenevinylene oligomers prepared by MAPLE for applications in non-linear optics

This paper discusses two arylenevinylene oligomers with optical nonlinear properties. Their trans molecular structure was confirmed by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance. Second Harmonic Generation and two-photon fluorescence have been observed on Matrix Assisted Pulsed Laser Evaporation-deposited thin films. We have seen two local maxima in UV-Vis spectra and a red shift of the photoluminescence peak for carbazole-based oligomer, which can be correlated with a higher conformational flexibility and with strong polarization interactions in the solid state. Scanning Electron Microscopy and Atomic Force Microscopy images have revealed a grainy morphology of the film deposited on titanium and a higher roughness for carbazole-based oligomer. Second harmonic measurements have shown nearly equal values of the second-order nonlinear optical coefficient for the triphenylamine and carbazole-based oligomers for P_laser < 100 mW. z-Scan and x-scan representations of the carbazole-based oligomer film have shown strong two-photon fluorescence intensity inside the sample confirming a volume process, and a strong second harmonic at the surface of the sample determined by the surface morphology.     

LiYF4:Nd3+的发光

首次研究了LiYF4:Nd3+由Ar+激光5145Å激发的发光(Laser excited photo-luminescence,LEPL)以及由X射线激发的发光(X-Ray excited photo luminescence,XEPL).仔细地研究了它的荧光谱的偏振特性.     

掺Yb3+激光玻璃光谱特性研究

采用高温熔融工艺制备了Yb3 掺杂激光玻璃.测试了玻璃的吸收光谱和发射光谱,计算了Yb3 的积分吸收截面和受激发射截面及荧光寿命等参数.玻璃光谱曲线表明:吸收主峰位于975.35 nm,在900～962 nm范围内有一较为弥散的吸收次峰,中心波长为939.17nm;荧光主峰位于977.15 nm,荧光次峰位于997.42 m;随着样品厚度的增加,荧光次峰强度和荧光主峰强度在增大,荧光次峰波长和荧光主峰波长向长波方向移动;荧光有效线宽从34.64 nm增大到54.50 nm;荧光寿命由1.04 ms减小为1.00 ms.     

Synthesis,Photophysical, Electrochemical and Thermal Investigation of Anthracene Doped 2-Naphthol Luminophors and their Thin Films for Optoelectronic Devices

A series of novel luminophors of 2-naphthol by doping anthracene were prepared using conventional solid state reaction technique. The photophysical, electrochemical and thermal properties were studied by Fluorescence spectroscopy, XRD, SEM, TGA-DSC and by Cyclic Voltammetry techniques. The thin films were characterized by Fluorescence spectroscopy. XRD study of fine grained powders exhibited sharp peaks which specify crystallinity and homogeneity of the doped luminophors. The fluorescence spectra of doped 2-naphthol exhibited emission of anthracene at 413 nm i.e. blue emission with instantaneous fluorescence quenching of 2-NP due to excitation energy transfer (EET). Electrochemical data specify that the HOMO and LUMO energy levels of the synthesized luminophors are in the range of 5.55–5.71 eV and 3.03–3.24 eV, respectively. TGA-DSC study confirmed thermal stability of prepared luminophors. Hence, overall study proposes that these luminophors seems applicable to be used as n-type materials for Optoelectronic devices.     

Study on fluorescence spectra of molecular association of acetic acid-water

Fluorescence spectra of acetic acid-water solution excited by ultraviolet （UV） light are studied, and the relationship between fluorescence spectra and molecular association of acetic acid is discussed. The results indicate that when the exciting light wavelength is longer than 246 nm, there are two fluorescence peaks located at 305 and 334 nm, respectively. By measuring the excitation spectra, the optimal wavelengths of the two fluorescence peaks are obtained, which are 258 and 284 nm, respectively. Fluorescence spectra of acetic acid-water solution change with concentrations, which is primarily attributed to changes of molecular association of acetic acid in aqueous solution. Through theoretical analysis, three variations of molecular association have been obtained in acetic acid-water solution, which are the hydrated monomers, the linear dimers, and the water separated dimers. This research can provide references to studies of molecular association of acetic acid-water, especiMly studies of hydrogen bonds.     

Room-temperature fluorescence of a charge-transfer complex of reserpine in aqueous and aqueous–ethanol media

The room-temperature fluorescence of a charge-transfer (CT) complex different from those of the component donor/acceptor in polar organic solvent is not very common. The phenomenon is even rarer in aqueous medium. The present work demonstrates that a CT complex formed between reserpine (Res) and 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone (DDQ) in aqueous and aqueous–ethanol media exhibits fluorescence at room temperature that is entirely different from those of the components, Res and DDQ. With decreasing polarity of the medium on the addition of ethanol, the fluorescence intensity and also the fluorimetrically determined formation constant of the complex increase, but the fluorescence emission wavelength does not change significantly. The quantum yield of fluorescence of the CT complex systematically decreases with increasing ethanol content of the medium. That the observed fluorescence is due to the CT complex is established by the constancy of the assumed proportionality constant (β) between the fluorescence intensity and the complex concentration measured using different equilibrium concentrations of the complex and also by demonstrating the mirror image relationship between its excitation and emission spectra in aqueous medium. To our knowledge, this is the first report on the room-temperature fluorescence of a CT complex in aqueous solution.     

强酸性环境中氧氟沙星的荧光光谱与质子化作用研究

研究了氧氟沙星(ofloxacin, 简称OFL)在不同浓度H₂SO₄溶液中的荧光光谱,紫外光谱和质子化作用。OFL分子上含3个N原子,4个O原子和1个F原子,当将其溶于适当的溶剂中时,OFL会随所处溶液的酸度不同获取或释放H离子,从而改变其质子化状态。质子化状态的不同会影响分子结构的共轭范围,进而对其荧光光谱和紫外可见光谱行为产生深刻影响。在高浓度H₂SO₄溶液中,OFL分子质子化程度较高,最大荧光发射波长为400 nm。在低浓度H₂SO₄溶液中,OFL分子质子化程度较低,最大荧光发射波长为505 nm。在中等浓度的H₂SO₄溶液中,OFL的荧光发射光谱则有400和500 nm两个发射峰,且其强度随着H₂SO₄浓度的变化而变化,这说明至少有两种质子化结构状态共存,其浓度随着H₂SO₄浓度不同而彼消此长。随着H₂SO₄浓度的降低,OFL的荧光激发光谱和紫外吸收光谱均发生了红移,也表明H₂SO₄浓度直接影响OFL的质子化状态。基于此,有望开发出一种高酸度条件下的紫外和荧光探针。     

CdS量子点的酿酒酵母仿生合成及光谱表征

以酿酒酵母为载体,常温下利用仿生法成功合成了CdS量子点。荧光发射光谱、紫外吸收光谱以及荧光显微镜照片证明,该方法合成的CdS量子点的荧光发射峰位置在443nm,在紫外灯下能发蓝绿色荧光。透射电子显微镜(TEM)表征结果表明,该仿生法合成的CdS量子点为六方纤锌矿结构。以荧光发射和紫外吸收光谱为性能指标,考察了酿酒酵母生长时期、Cd2+的反应浓度以及反应时间等条件对合成CdS量子点的影响。当酿酒酵母处于生长稳定期初期时,与浓度为0.5mmol.L-1的Cd2+共培养24h后所合成的CdS量子点荧光最强。实验中观察到,换液培养可有效提高酿酒酵母合成CdS量子点的产量。