Development of solution‐dispersible hyperbranched conjugated polymer nanoparticles for Fe3+ fluorescent detection and their application in logic gate

Solution‐dispersible hyperbranched conjugated polymer nanoparticles (FT‐HBCPNs) consist of an intrinsic crosslinked rigid skeleton structure of both 9,9‐dihexyl‐fluorene and triphenylamine repeating units, and are synthesized via the miniemulsion Suzuki polymerization, and FT‐HBCPNs for highly selective and sensitive Fe³⁺ fluorescent detection and their application in logic gate at molecular level are successfully developed. FT‐HBCPNs with an average particle size of 10.6 nm can disperse in common organic solvents. FT‐HBCPNs show high selectivity and sensitivity for Fe³⁺ over other commonly co‐existent metal ions in THF solution with a detection limit of 3.65 × 10^?8 mol L^?1. Furthermore, homogeneous transparent thin films of FT‐HBCPNs developed by a simple spin‐coating method can be reversibly quenched by Fe³⁺ with a detection limit of 3.09 × 10^?7 mol L^?1. Using Fe³⁺ and EDTA as chemical inputs and the fluorescence intensity signal as outputs, FT‐HBCPNs films can be utilized as a logic gate at molecular level. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2016 , 54, 3694–3700     

A highly selective magnetic sensor with functionalized Fe/Fe3O4 nanoparticles for detection of Pb2+

A magnetic sensor for detection of Pb~(2+) has been developed based on Fe/Fe_3O_4 nanoparticles modified by3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)propionic acid(DHCA). The carboxyl groups of DHCA have a strong affinity to coordination behavior of Pb~(2+) thus inducing the transformation of Fe/Fe_3O_4 nanoparticles from a dispersed to an aggregated state with a corresponding decrease, then increase in transverse relaxation time(T_2) of the surrounding water protons. Upon addition of the different concentrations of Pb~(2+) to an aq. solution of DHCA functionalized Fe/Fe_3O_4 nanoparticles(DHCA-Fe/Fe_3O_4 NPs)([Fe] = 90 mmol/L), the change of T_2 values display a good linear relationship with the concentration of Pb~(2+) from 40 μmol/L to 100 μmol/L and from 130 μmol/L to 200 μmol/L, respectively. Owing to the especially strong interaction between DHCA and Pb~(2+), DHCA-Fe/Fe_3O_4 NPs exhibited a high selectivity over other metal ions.     

共轭聚合物荧光纳米粒子研究进展

近年来,共轭聚合物荧光纳米粒子因其优异的光学性能,在化学、医学和环境科学等研究领域显示了极其广阔的应用前景.相比于传统无机半导体荧光纳米材料,共轭聚合物荧光纳米粒子具有结构多样性、功能可设计性、生物相容性好等显著优势.本文从共轭聚合物荧光粒子的制备方法、光学性能、表面功能化修饰出发,重点讨论了近年来共轭聚合物纳米粒子作为荧光探针在细胞成像及生物化学检测方面的研究进展,阐述了当前研究的主要发展方向和仍需解决的问题.     

Preparation and self-assembly of amphiphilic polymer with aggregation-induced emission characteristics

An amphiphilic polymer bearing tetraphenylethene (TPE) moiety was synthesized by convenient reactions. The polymer exhibits unique aggregation-induced emission (AIE) characteristics and can self-assemble to size-tunable particles in DMF/water mixtures. The polymer nanoparticles can be used for cell imaging, which provides a potential stable fluorescent tool to monitor the distribution of drugs and bioconjugates in living cells.     

Determination of Fe2+ and Fe3+ in Aqueous Solutions Containing Food Chelators by Differential Pulse Anodic Stripping Voltammetry

The objective was to investigate interactions between iron and food chelators in an aqueous environment. The net complexation were investigated by DPASV in a NaClO₄ electrolyte using a platinum electrode. The experimental conditions were simulating the environment of the human duodenum. The results indicated a net coordination affinity between Fe²⁺ and the organic acids in the following order; ascorbic acid≈phytate>pyruvate>lactate>acetate. For Fe³⁺ net complexation, the stability was in the order of lactate>phytate>pyruvate>acetate>citrate. In conclusion, DPASV in conjunction with a platinum electrode is suitable for studies in aqueous systems where the net complexation of metal is important.     

Novel Fluorescent Chemosensors Based on Tryptophan Unit for Cu2+ and Fe3+ in Aqueous Solution

We reported four fluorescent chemosensors containing tryptophan units. The fluorescence spectrum titration experiments suggest that chemosensors 1, 2, 3 and 4 are highly selective for Cu²⁺ and Fe³⁺ over Li⁺, Na⁺, K⁺, Co²⁺, Zn²⁺, Ni²⁺, Hg²⁺ and Cr³⁺ via forming complexes with Cu²⁺ or Fe³⁺, which is confirmed by dramatical quench of fluoreseence in aqueous solution at pH 7.4, thus making all the chemosensors suitable for Cu²⁺ and Fe³⁺ fluorescent sensors.     

A facile route of polythiophene nanoparticles via Fe3+‐catalyzed oxidative polymerization in aqueous medium

We have demonstrated that unsubstituted thiophene can be polymerized by Fe³⁺‐catalyzed oxidative polymerization inside nanosized thiophene monomer droplets, that is, nanoreactors, dispersed in aqueous medium, which can be performed under acidic solution conditions with anionic surfactant. Besides, we proposed a synthetic mechanism for the formation of the unsubstituted polythiophene nanoparticles in aqueous medium. This facile method includes a FeCl₃/H₂O₂ (catalyst/oxidant) combination system, which guarantees a high conversion (ca. 99%) of thiophene monomers with only a trace of FeCl₃. The average particle size was about 30 nm, within a narrow particle‐size distribution (PDI = 1.15), which resulted in a good dispersion state of the unsubstituted polythiophene nanoparticles. Hansen solubility parameters were introduced to interpret the dispersion state of the polythiophene nanoparticles with various organic solvents. The UV–Visible absorption and photoluminescence (PL) spectrum were measured to investigate the light emitting properties of the prepared unsubstituted polythiophene nanoparticle emulsions. According to non‐normalized PL analysis, the reduced total PL intensity of the polythiophene nanoparticle emulsions can be rationalized by self‐absorption in a wavelength range less than 500 nm. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 46: 2097–2107, 2008     

基于蒽酰亚胺基团的新型Fe3+和Hg2+化学敏感器

含蒽酰亚胺基团的化合物N-(2-(6-氨基吡啶))-9-蒽酰亚胺(L¹)对Fe³⁺表现出灵敏的荧光增强响应.L¹的衍生物N,N-’(2,6-吡啶基)-二(9-蒽酰亚胺)(L²)对Hg²⁺在紫外-可见吸收光谱和荧光光谱上显示了良好的识别性.即使在其它金属阳离子存在下,L¹和L²分别对于Fe³⁺和Hg²⁺仍然表现出较好的选择性.     

A dual functional 1D Cd-based coordination polymer for the highly luminescent sensitive detection of Fe3+ and picric acid

Fluorescent coordination polymers have drawn extensive attention in sensing applications. Herein, we report a carbazole-based one-dimensional coordination polymer [CdL(H₂O)(DMF)₂]·DMF ( CdL , H₂L = 9H-carbazole-2,7-dicarboxylic acid, DMF = N,N-dimethylformamide). In CdL , each Cd²⁺ ion is four-bridged by carboxylates, which is further linked by the carbazole units to form a one-dimensional Cd–O–C chains along the c-axis. CdL displays high water stability in the pH range of 3–10. Luminescence experiments indicate that CdL could selectively detect Fe³⁺ during the concentration range of 0–0.1 mm in water with a K_sv of 8022 m ⁻¹ and picric acid (PA) within the concentration range of 0–0.05 mm in methanol solution with a K_sv of 17948 m ⁻¹ respectively. The above results reveal that CdL can be applied as a multiresponse luminescence sensor for selectively sensing for Fe³⁺ in water and PA in methanol solution.     

Employment of modified Fe3O4 nanoparticles using thermo‐sensitive polymer for extraction and pre‐concentration of cefexime in biological samples

Cefexime is a useful antibiotic that can be prescribed to treat bacterial infections. Nanoparticles have been widely marketed as a universal solution among scientists. Many studies have been performed to modify nanoparticles to make them functional as extraction and pre‐concentration agents and drug carriers. Temperature‐sensitive polymers belong to a group of substances that undergo a major change in their physical features in response to temperature. Recently developed polymers can be used in many different areas, including modification of nanoparticles. In order to modify this nanoparticle, grafting copolymerization of Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles was performed using poly (N‐vinylcaprolactam) and 3‐allyloxy‐1,2‐propanediol. The optimum conditions for pre‐concentration of cefexime were studied. Under these optimum conditions, extraction recovery of biological samples in the range of 71–89% was obtained. The limit of detection and precision of proposed method were 4.5 × 10⁻⁴ μg mL⁻¹ and <4.11% (relative standard deviation), respectively. Based on the results from analysis of cefexime, in biological samples using the proposed method, the ability of this method to extract and pre‐concentrate cefexime was confirmed. Also, satisfactory results from an in vitro study on drug release in simulated intestine media were obtained.     

胡椒碱与牛血清白蛋白的作用及Cu2+、Fe3+影响的研究

采用荧光光谱及紫外光谱法研究了胡椒碱与牛血清白蛋白（bovine serum albumin,BSA）的相互作用。实验结果表明：胡椒碱与BSA形成基态复合物从而猝灭BSA的内源性荧光,猝灭原因主要为静态猝灭和非辐射能量转移作用。胡椒碱对BSA的猝灭速率常数Kq为7．31&#215;10^12 L&#183;mol^-1&#183;s^-1（25℃）和7．20&#215;10^12 L&#183;mol^-1&#183;s^-1（37℃）,胡椒碱与BSA的结合常数K为1．02&#215;10^7 L&#183;mol^-1（25℃）和1．11&#215;10^7 L&#183;mol^-1（37℃）,结合位点数n为1．45（25℃）和1．46（37℃）。根据Ftirster偶极-偶极非辐射能量转移理论问题得到结合距离r为3．28nm（25℃）和3．30nm（37℃）。通过热力学参数的计算,确定胡椒碱与牛血清白蛋白的相互作用是一个熵增加和吉布斯自由能降低的自发过程,主要作用力为疏水作用力。同步荧光光谱表明,胡椒碱与BSA的相互作用没有引起BSA构象的变化。讨论了共存金属离子Cu^2＋、Fe^3＋对胡椒碱与BSA相互作用的影响。     

羧基化核壳磁性纳米Fe3O4吸附剂的制备及对Cu2+吸附性能

在以共沉淀法制备的磁性纳米Fe3O4粒子(Magnetic nanoparticles, MNP)表面进行了化学修饰, 制备了一种新型富含羧基功能团的核壳磁性纳米吸附剂(Carboxylic functionalized Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles, CMNP). 利用透射电子显微镜(TEM)、 X射线衍射仪(XRD)、 X射线能量色散谱(EDS)、 振动样品磁强计(VSM)、 傅里叶变换红外光谱(FIIR)和热重分析仪(TGA)对CMNP的形貌、 结构、 化学组成和磁性能进行了表征, 并考察了吸附剂对Cu2+的吸附性能, 研究了溶液pH值、 吸附时间和Cu2+初始浓度对吸附性能的影响. 结果表明, 羧基化核壳磁性纳米Fe3O4颗粒的平均粒径为15 nm, 具有良好的超顺磁性, 饱和磁化强度为41.84 A·m2/kg, 在10 min中内可达到吸附平衡, 在pH=7.0时吸附量最高, 吸附等温数据符合Langmuir模型, 饱和吸附量qm= 43.48 mg/g.     

Size-dependent peroxidase-like catalytic activity of Fe3O4 nanoparticles

Peroxidase-like catalytic properties of Fe3O4 nanoparficles （NPs） with three different sizes, synthesized by chemical coprecipitation and sol-gel methods, were investigated by UV-vis spectrum analysis. By comparing Fe3O4 NPs with average diameters of 11, 20, and 150 nm, we found that the catalytic activity increases with the reduced nanoparticle size. The electrochemical method to characterize the catalytic activity of Fe3O4 NPs using the response currents of the reaction product and substrate was also developed.     

改性PAN纤维与Fe3+的配位反应及配合物的催化性能

采用盐酸羟胺和水合肼的混合物分别对PAN纤维进行改性制备了偕胺肟改性PAN纤维(AO-PAN)和混合改性PAN纤维(M-PAN), 并分别与Fe³⁺进行配位反应生成两种改性PAN纤维铁配合物(Fe-AO-PAN和Fe-M-PAN). 研究了配位反应的动力学特性及温度和Fe³⁺初始浓度的影响, 并采用DRS和ESR技术比较了两种不同改性PAN纤维铁配合物对偶氮染料活性红195氧化降解反应的催化性能. 结果表明, 在所设定的温度和浓度范围内, 两种改性PAN纤维与Fe³⁺之间的配位反应平衡符合Langmuir 和Freundlich 吸附等温模型以及Lagergren准二级动力学方程, 并且AO-PAN比M-PAN更容易与Fe³⁺发生配位反应. 在相同条件下AO-PAN与Fe³⁺反应的配合量和反应速率常数均比M-PAN与Fe³⁺反应的高. 两种配合物对染料的氧化降解反应具有催化作用, 暗态条件下Fe-M-PAN比Fe-AO-PAN表现出更高的催化活性, 而光辐射条件下Fe-AO-PAN的催化活性显著增强.     

Synergetic Effects of UV／Fe^3＋ Combined with Electrocatalysis for p—Nitrophenol Degradation

Synergetic effects for p-nitrophenol degradation were observed in the combination of two-advanced oxidation processes,UV/Fe^3 and electrocatalysis. The enhancement of removal rate for p-nitrophenol and COD was around 123% and 278%, respectively. The possible contributions for the synergetic effects were the electrochemically regeneration of ferric ion and the role of the oxygen that formed on the anode.     

共轭亚油酸修饰Fe3O4纳米颗粒的刺激响应性

采用少量天然不饱和脂肪酸共轭亚油酸(CLA)代替常用油酸对Fe₃O₄纳米颗粒进行表面修饰. 通过引发CLA中共轭双键自交联增强表面修饰牢度, 并利用该修饰层为修饰后的Fe₃O₄纳米颗粒提供第二重pH响应性. 分别通过透射电子显微镜(TEM)表征粒径和形貌、 全反射傅里叶变换红外光谱(ATR-FTIR)表征配位模式、 热重(TG)分析修饰量、 θ角表征表面润湿性、 超景深三维显微技术表征修饰后颗粒稳定的Pickering乳液的粒径及分布等. 结果表明, 修饰后颗粒具有分散性好、 修饰层薄而稳定、 表面疏水性增强及具有明显的pH/磁双重响应性等特征. 修饰后颗粒稳定的Pickering乳液具有乳化剂用量(质量分数0.05%)少、 乳液为高内(油)相(体积分数80%)类型、 pH响应能够开关乳液、 外磁场驱使乳液定向移动等特征, 且模拟实验显示借助该乳液可以有效实现水相有机污染物的萃取与分离.     

Fluorescent nanoparticles for intracellular sensing: A review

Fluorescent nanoparticles (NPs), including semiconductor NPs (Quantum Dots), metal NPs, silica NPs, polymer NPs, etc., have been a major focus of research and development during the past decade. The fluorescent nanoparticles show unique chemical and optical properties, such as brighter fluorescence, higher photostability and higher biocompatibility, compared to classical fluorescent organic dyes. Moreover, the nanoparticles can also act as multivalent scaffolds for the realization of supramolecular assemblies, since their high surface to volume ratio allow distinct spatial domains to be functionalized, which can provide a versatile synthetic platform for the implementation of different sensing schemes. Their excellent properties make them one of the most useful tools that chemistry has supplied to biomedical research, enabling the intracellular monitoring of many different species for medical and biological purposes. In this review, we focus on the developments and analytical applications of fluorescent nanoparticles in chemical and biological sensing within the intracellular environment. The review also points out the great potential of fluorescent NPs for fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy (FLIM). Finally, we also give an overview of the current methods for delivering of fluorescent NPs into cells, where critically examine the benefits and liabilities of each strategy.     

一种基于三苯胺类共轭聚合物荧光信号开启的汞离子检测方法

通过Suzuki反应合成出主链中含9,9-二(4-二苯胺基苯基)-3,6-芴的蓝光共轭聚合物—聚[2,7-(9,9-二辛基芴)-co-3,6-(9,9-二三苯胺基芴)] (36PFT).36PFT可特异地与I-相互作用,并淬灭36PFT的荧光.当I-的浓度为0.24 mmol/L时,36PFT的荧光淬灭程度可达95％,...     

基于香豆素与胍的荧光探针的合成及对Co2+、Fe3+的识别研究(英文)

本论文设计合成了基于1,3-二氨基胍盐酸盐、氨基胍盐酸盐的新型香豆素类荧光探针L1、L2。通过紫外-可见、荧光光谱的变化研究探针L1、L2对金属离子的识别效应。利用Job’s plot曲线确定探针L1与Co²⁺形成了1∶2的配合物,探针L2和Fe³⁺形成了3∶1的配合物,且表现为明显的荧光增强。探针L1对Co²⁺的检出限可达到10^-6mol/L,探针L2对Fe³⁺的检出限可达到10^-7mol/L。两种高灵敏度荧光探针有望应用于生物和环境监测领域。