胶体金纳米颗粒的表面等离子体发射特性

利用电化学方法制备出粒径为20-80 nm的胶体金纳米颗粒。研究其荧光发射光谱特性,在485nm处观察到表面自由电子集体激发导致的表面等离子体共振发射峰,其位置不随激励光波长的变化而移动。当激励光波长为485 nm时,观察到最强的发射峰。在240和640 nm处,还观察到倍频发射峰和3/4分频发射峰。增加金纳米颗粒粒径,观察到发射谱的峰值增大而发射峰的位置只有很小的红移。     

大肠杆菌基于微波法制备的纳米银胶的SERS光谱研究

在微波法制备的纳米银上获得了大肠杆菌的表面增强拉曼光谱, 大肠杆菌在650、952、1125、1242、1320、1372、1459 cm-1有明显的拉曼振动峰。其中650 cm-1处的振动峰最强, 1124、1320、1372和1459 cm-1处的四个振动峰较弱, 952、1242 cm-1处的二个振动峰强度居中。位于650 cm-1附近的拉曼峰源自于酪氨酸、鸟嘌呤的振动, 952 cm-1属于缩氨酸基团C=C的伸缩振动,1124 cm-1是蛋白质的C-N和C-C伸缩振动引起的, 1242 cm-1则归属于是酰胺 III蛋白的振动, 1320 cm-1是蛋白质的CH变形振动, 1372 cm-1是由酪氨酸振动引起的, 1459 cm-1则是蛋白质的CH2变形振动。     

应用数字照片估算土壤pH的研究

土壤碱化严重威胁干旱区农牧业的发展,传统碱化程度的测定为破坏性取样和实验室分析。为验证利用普通数码相机的可见光光谱快速准确的估测土壤碱化程度的可行性,以土壤pH、野外实测数字照片、端元光谱数据为基础,分析了颜色空间(RGB,HLS,CIEL*a*b*)各参数与土壤pH的相关性,采用偏最小二乘法(PLSR)分别建立了三种颜色空间预测土壤pH的定量模型,并比较了照片数据与端元光谱数据所建立的模型精度的差异。结果表明:三种颜色空间中,虽然大部分参数与土壤pH间均达到了极显著相关水平,但CIEL*a*b*空间各参数与土壤pH的相关性最高,预测模型判定系数R2最高(0.795),并且RMSECV最低(0.084)。预测集也说明了该模型具有较好的精度和稳定性(R2=0.781,RMSEP=0.158)。由于CIEL*a*b*颜色空间各参数间数据冗余小,又避免了RGB空间各参数数值会受设备影响的不足。因此,利用其定量提取土壤碱化信息具有一定优势。数字照片数据与端元光谱数据所建立的预测土壤pH定量模型精度无显著差异。因此,数字照片具有提取土壤碱化信息的潜力。     

纳米银胶中PVP和Alq3的荧光猝灭研究

本文通过湿法化学还原法合成了平均粒径为4.42nm、标准差为0.98nm的球形银纳米颗粒,并研究了在不同反应时间后获得的银纳米颗粒对PVP和Alq3的荧光猝灭效应。通过深入研究发现,PVP的荧光猝灭效应主要由于其分子链上的酮基与Ag颗粒之间发生了静电吸附,进而导致处在激发态的PVP分子与银颗粒之间产生电子或者能量转移(即非辐射弛豫),猝灭了PVP的荧光发光;而Alq3的荧光猝灭效应则主要归因于银纳米颗粒的欧姆损耗。通过采用时域有限差分法进行模拟发现,溶液中随机分布的银纳米颗粒,不仅能够吸收激发电磁波,削弱激发场强度,而且能够吸收荧光分子辐射的电磁波,进而猝灭了Alq3分子的荧光效应。这些研究成果将有利于了解金属纳米颗粒与PVP及Alq3分子荧光发光之间的关系,为调控荧光发光提供指导。     

Concurrent Detection of Protein Adsorption on Mixed Nanoparticles by Differential Centrifugal Sedimentation

In mixtures of nanoparticles of various sizes or compositions, monitoring protein partitioning on their surfaces provides important information about particle–protein interactions during competitive adsorption. Utilizing the size‐resolving capability of differential centrifugal sedimentation, the adsorption of bovine serum albumin on multisize gold nanoparticles with diameters ranging from 20 to 100 nm or gold, silver, and silica nanoparticles with similar diameter can be concurrently observed. This method can be used to gain insight into nanoparticle–protein interactions based on analyses of curvature and relative abundance.     

Digital Photography in Measuring the Inclination of the Object Surface with Formation of a Speckle Structure

Optical schemes for measuring surface inclination due to shift or deformation are considered. Speckle-interferometry methods are used. The distinguished features of these schemes are connected with using a digital photocamera and a forming speckle structure in nonmonochromatic light. Several technical solutions are proposed making it possibile to measure inclination with an accuracy up to tenths of degree using standard cheap equipment. To form the speckle structure, the pattern of a random binary structure with unit size of several millimeters is used in the base fixed plane. The digital camera was placed in the analyzed plane and turned together with the plane. It registered a reduced image of the pattern. The registration was done for two positions of the surface, the pattern being illuminated by the camera flash lamp. Measuring the width and orientation of the interference fringes formed for the two speckle structures allows one to determine the inclination and orientation of the rotation axis.     

Long‐Term Colloidal and Chemical Stability in Aqueous Media of NaYF4‐Type Upconversion Nanoparticles Modified by Ligand‐Exchange

Surface capping is an essential component of nanoparticles as it provides access to their outstanding properties in the real world. Upconversion nanoparticles are predominantly interesting for use in biological environments, due to their excellent optical properties such as the conversion of near‐infrared excitation light into emissions in the visible or UV range of the spectrum, high photostability, and the absence of any intermittence. One of the most efficient upconversion nanoparticles, consisting of lanthanide doped NaYF₄, suffers from limited stability in aqueous media. This study investigates a set of five types of surface coatings, ranging from small ligands to polymers of different charge and different coordinating groups, on monodisperse 28 ± 0.9 nm sized NaYF₄(Yb,Er) nanoparticles modified by a two‐step ligand exchange mediated by NOBF₄. Information on the long‐term chemical and colloidal stability for highly diluted aqueous dispersions of these particles is acquired by transmission electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering, and luminescence spectroscopy. The findings are of importance for the development of probes and labels based on upconversion nanoparticles for biological applications.     

Digital Photography in Measurements of Shifts of Object Surfaces with Formation of the Speckle Structure In White Light

We describe and analyze the experimental realization of a speckle interferometry scheme designed for measurement of the value of the shift of the object surface along the surface itself. In contrast to classical speckle interferometric schemes, we use a specially formed two-dimensional pattern of the random binary structure as a speckle structure. The pattern being illuminated by the white light is photographed with the use of a digital camera. Further processing of the information related to the Fourier transformation of the pictures registered and determination of the obtained fringe structure period is carried out in a PC.     

The Toxicity of Silver Nanoparticles Depends on Their Uptake by Cells and Thus on Their Surface Chemistry

A set of three types of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) are prepared, which have the same Ag cores, but different surface chemistry. Ag cores are stabilized with mercaptoundecanoic acid (MUA) or with a polymer shell [poly(isobutylene‐alt‐maleic anhydride) (PMA)]. In order to reduce cellular uptake, the polymer‐coated Ag NPs are additionally modified with polyethylene glycol (PEG). Corrosion (oxidation) of the NPs is quantified and their colloidal stability is investigated. MUA‐coated NPs have a much lower colloidal stability than PMA‐coated NPs and are largely agglomerated. All Ag NPs corrode faster in an acidic environment and thus more Ag(I) ions are released inside endosomal/lysosomal compartments. PMA coating does not reduce leaching of Ag(I) ions compared with MUA coating. PEGylation reduces NP cellular uptake and also the toxicity. PMA‐coated NPs have reduced toxicity compared with MUA‐coated NPs. All studied Ag NPs were less toxic than free Ag(I) ions. All in all, the cytotoxicity of Ag NPs is correlated on their uptake by cells and agglomeration behavior.     

纳米银溶胶的制备及利用其SERS效应检测BPA的研究

制备了银溶胶作为表面增强活性基底,以此为基础详细研究了BPA的表面增强拉曼光谱(SERS)。研究了促凝剂氯化钠的加入对增强效果的影响。实验结果表明,当BPA乙醇溶液的浓度低至10-7g/mL时,依然可以得到明显的SERS信号。此方法操作简便快捷,无需对样品进行预处理,在BPA的快速检测方面具有很大应用潜力。     

Observation of Undamped 3D Brownian Motion of Nanoparticles Using Liquid-Cell Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy

In theory, liquid-cell (scanning) transmission electron microscopy (LC(S)TEM) is the ideal method to measure 3D diffusion of nanoparticles (NPs) on a single particle level, beyond the capabilities of optical methods. However, particle diffusion experiments have been especially hard to explain in LC(S)TEM as the observed motion thus far has been slower than theoretical predictions by 3–8 orders of magnitude due to electron beam effects. Here, direct experimental evidence of undamped diffusion for two systems is shown; charge-neutral 77 nm gold nanoparticles in glycerol and negatively charged 350 nm titania particles in glycerol carbonate. The high viscosities of the used media and a low electron dose rate allow observation of Brownian motion that is not significantly altered by the electron beam. The resulting diffusion coefficient agrees excellently with a theoretical value assuming free diffusion. It is confirmed that the particles are also moving in the direction parallel to the electron beam by simulating STEM images using Monte Carlo simulations. Simulations and experiments show blurring of the particles when these move out of focus. These results make clear that direct observation of 3D diffusion of NPs is possible, which is of critical importance for the study of interparticle interactions or in situ colloidal self-assembly using LC(S)TEM.     

激光刻蚀法制备Pd纳米颗粒及其光谱特性初探

用Nd:YAG脉冲激光器1 064 nm激发光在二次去离子水中制备了Pd胶体.此体系中Pd颗粒表面不存在杂质离子,为"化学纯净".刻蚀后将Pd胶体沉积在铝基底上形成一层Pd岛膜.紫外-可见吸收光谱表明Pd胶体在200～800 nm测量范围内没有出现特征吸收峰,说明Pd胶体的吸收光谱并不能反映Pd胶体中Pd颗粒的粒径分布等信息.SEM显示Pd岛膜由Pd纳米颗粒组成,其平均粒径在200 nm左右.以101-3mo/·L-1的4-巯基吡啶(4MPY)为探针分子对Pd胶体和Pd岛膜的表面增强拉曼散射(SERS)进行了研究.结果显示,在Pd胶体中没有获得4MPY的SERS信号;Pd岛膜是一种非常高效的活性增强基底,从实验数据估算得出其增强因子约为8.7×104.SERS光谱分析显示4MPY分子通过S原子以倾斜的方式吸附于Pd岛膜表面;与Pd岛膜表面相比,4MPY分子在Ag岛膜上更趋于采用垂直于表面的吸附取向.     

Study on Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using dsDNA as Template and Detection of GSH

In this work, silver nanoparticles are synthesized using a simple and sensitive method by using double-stranded DNA (dsDNA-Ag NPs) as a template. The prepared dsDNA-Ag NPs are characterized by fluorescence spectroscopy analysis, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis, and transmission electron microscopy analysis. The excitation wavelength of the prepared silver nanoparticles is 295 nm, the emission wavelength is 377 nm, the average particle size is 11.2 nm, and the dispersion is uniform with pleasurable stability. The nanomaterials are used as fluorescent probes to detect glutathione (GSH). After adding glutathione to the dsDNA-Ag NPs fluorescent probes, the fluorescence of dsDNA-Ag NPs is burst due to electron transfer and S Ag bond generation, and the linear range of detection concentration is 0–90 mm with a detection limit of 0.37 mm .     

自组装银纳米粒子及其SERS增强效应

采用柠檬酸三钠还原硝酸银方法制备出银纳米粒子, 并通过在玻璃表面修饰3-氨基丙基-三乙氧基硅烷( APTES)对银纳米粒子进行自组装。利用紫外-可见(UV-Vis)吸收光谱和扫描电子显微镜(SEM)测试手段对样品进行分析和表征。由测试结果可知银纳米粒子的尺寸比较均匀, 组装致密度较高, 基本以亚单层的形式分布于基底表面。进一步研究了以结晶紫(CV)为探针分子的自组装基底的表面增强拉曼光谱(SERS), 计算发现该基底的拉曼增强因子数量级达106。结果表明: 银纳米粒子自组装基底具有良好的SERS增强效应, 为痕量CV的检测提供了有效的方法。     

聚乙二醇光化学法制备金纳米微粒及共振散射光谱研究

采用共振散射光谱、紫外-可见吸收光谱、透射电镜对聚乙二醇(PEG)-Au3+纳米光化学反应进行了研究。讨论了金纳米粒子合成条件的影响,发现金纳米粒子的尺寸与PEG分子量大小有关。建立了一个利用不同分子量PEG制备一系列粒径为6～60 nm金纳米粒子的光化学合成新方法。根据PEG分子的空间位阻、疏水性等解释了PEG分子量不同而获得不同粒径金纳米粒子的原因。提出了一个合理的纳米光化学反应机理。     

Size and Shape Prediction of Colloidal Metal Oxide MgBaFeO Particles from Light Scattering Measurements

The size and structure of colloidal metal oxide (MgBaFeO) particles are determined using an Elliptically Polarized Light Scattering (EPLS) technique. The approach is based on a hybrid experimental/theoretical study where the experimental data are compared against predictions obtained using a T-Matrix model that accounts for particle shape irregularities. A power-law distribution function with two parameters is employed to account for the particle size distribution. The refractive index of the particles in ethyl alcohol is calculated based on the Maxwell-Garnet formula. The experiments are conducted using a second-generation nephelometer. It is shown that the current EPLS measurements can effectively be used for identification of both the shape and the size of the colloids.     

Ag纳米粒子聚集体的SiO2包覆及其SERS效应

为实现表面增强拉曼散射（SERS）信号的快速检测分析,报道了一种简单的利用SiO₂包覆对巯基苯甲酸（4MBA）修饰的Ag纳米粒子形成核壳结构纳米颗粒SERS标记物的方法。通过调控溶液中硝酸钠的浓度来控制4MBA-Ag的聚集程度,获得不同的“热点”效应,然后利用SiO₂包覆实现对聚集体的固定。扫描电镜结果证实此种方法非常有效。该体系中SERS的信号强度依赖于4MBA-Ag的聚集程度。该研究结果有助于实现聚集体SERS标记物在生物成像、检测和传感等方面的应用。     

十八胺LB膜吸附组装金纳米颗粒研究

制备了十八胺单层、多层LB膜及粒径为几个纳米的金纳米粒子。pH值小于10.3时十八胺带正电荷,将其置于金纳米溶胶(pH值10.3)中,带负电荷的金纳米粒子与带正电荷的十八胺之间通过静电作用,金纳米颗粒被成功地吸附组装到十八胺LB膜中,形成纳米薄膜。紫外-可见光谱、红外光谱及扫描电镜显示:金纳米颗粒通过这种方法能够很好的组装在十八胺LB膜上,且其组装层整齐有序,同时也受十八胺LB膜层数及组装时间的影响。     

Real-Time Reconstruction of Arbitrary Slices for Quantitative and In Situ 3D Characterization of Nanoparticles

A detailed 3D investigation of nanoparticles at a local scale is of great importance to connect their structure and composition to their properties. Electron tomography has therefore become an important tool for the 3D characterization of nanomaterials. 3D investigations typically comprise multiple steps, including acquisition, reconstruction, and analysis/quantification. Usually, the latter two steps are performed offline, at a dedicated workstation. This sequential workflow prevents on-the-fly control of experimental parameters to improve the quality of the 3D reconstruction, to select a relevant nanoparticle for further characterization, or to steer an in situ tomography experiment. Here, an efficient approach to overcome these limitations is presented, based on the real-time reconstruction of arbitrary 2D reconstructed slices through a 3D object. Implementation of this method may lead to generalized implementation of electron tomography for routine nanoparticle characterization in 3D.