Kilogram-scale synthesis of carbon quantum dots for hydrogen evolution,sensing and bioimaging

The development of large-scale synthetic methods for high quality carbon quantum dots (CQDs) is fundamental to their applications. However, the macroscopic preparation and scale up synthetic of CQDs is still in its infancy. Here, we report a facile, green, kilogram-scale synthesis of high quality fluorescent CQDs derived from poplar leaves via a one-step hydrothermal method. Notably, the throughput of CQDs can reach a level up to as high as 1.4975 kg in one pot. The structure and properties of the as-prepared CQDs were assessed through TEM, XRD, XPS and various spectroscopic methods. The obtained high quality CQDs with a photoluminescent quantum yield of 10.64% showed remarkable stability in aqueous media, rich functional groups, high photostability, consistent photoluminescence within biological pH range and low cytotoxicity. On account of these good properties, we demonstrated the multifunctional application to electrocatalytic water splitting, Fe³⁺ sensing and bioimaging. It showed remarkable electrocatalytic activity, Fe³⁺ sensitivity and good biocompatibility. This study provides a green, facile, inexpensive and large-scale method for producing high quality CQDs, which provides application value for large-scale production of CQDs.     

Azomethine-H as a Highly Selective Fluorescent Probe for Fe3+ Detection in 100％ Aqueous Solution and Its Application in Living Cell Imaging

A simple assay for the detection of Fe³⁺ in water by means of fluorescence spectroscopy was developed based on a commercially available reagent, Azomethine-H(A-H), allowing sensing trace levels of Fe³⁺ with high selectivity over other cations. A significant fluorescence quenching of A-H at 424 nm was found after its binding with Fe³⁺ in 100% aqueous solution at pH=7.0, while other physiologically relevant metal ions posed little interference. The fluorescence responses can be well described by the modified Stern-Volmer equation. A good linear relationship(R²=0.9904) was observed up to 1.6×10^-5 mol/L Fe³⁺ ions. The detection limit, calculated via the 3σ IUPAC(international union of pure and applied chemistry) criteria, was 1.95×10^-7 mol/L. Moreover, the colorimetric and fluorescent response of A-H to Fe³⁺ can be conveniently detected by the naked eye, providing a facile method for visual detection of Fe³⁺. The proposed method was used to determine Fe³⁺ in water samples. Moreover, inverted fluorescence microscopy imaging using human umbilical vein endothelial cells shows that A-H can be used as an effective fluorescent probe for detecting Fe³⁺ in living cells.     

室温下快速合成超小Fe3+掺杂BiF3纳米粒子

室温下快速合成了Fe³⁺掺杂的BiF₃超小纳米粒子,只需要反应1 min,较小的Fe³⁺离子即可替代BiF₃晶格中较大的Bi³⁺离子.随着Fe³⁺掺杂量的增加,BiF₃：Fe³⁺纳米粒子的粒径不断减小,当Fe³⁺的掺杂量达到0.119时,可以得到尺寸约为6.9 nm的Fe³⁺掺杂BiF₃超小纳米粒子.此外,Fe³⁺离子的掺杂使BiF₃：Fe³⁺-x样品的能带结构发生了显著变化.制备的Fe³⁺掺杂BiF₃超小纳米粒子在光催化剂和荧光材料方面具有潜在的应用价值.     

沉淀聚合制备荧光聚脲微球及Fe3+检测

以异氟尔酮二异氰酸酯为单体, 以氨基功能化的1.8-萘二甲酰亚胺(AABD)为荧光基团, 在水/丙酮质量比为3/7的混合溶剂中, 通过沉淀聚合制备了表面洁净的高度单分散荧光聚脲微球(FPU). 通过FTIR及¹H NMR对AABD及FPU的化学结构进行了表征; 通过UV-Vis光谱确定FPU中嵌入的AABD荧光单元的含量; 通过荧光光谱研究了FPU固体粉末分散在水中及溶解在N-甲基吡咯烷酮中的荧光特性以及FPU分散在不同Fe³⁺浓度水溶液中的荧光变化. 结果表明, FPU的平均粒径(D_n)为5.24 μm, 粒径分布(D_w/D_n)为1.004, 具有强烈的绿色荧光(激发波长为420 nm, 最大发射波长为522 nm); FPU分散在水中不发生荧光自猝灭, 其荧光强度随着Fe³⁺浓度的增加(10^-4 ~10^-3 mol/L)呈线性降低.     

A Novel Coumarin-based Fluorescence Chemosensor for Fe^3＋

A novel coumarin derivative[7-diethylamino-2-oxo-2H-chromene-3-carboxylic acid（6-amino-pyridin2-yl）-amide,CFe1] has been synthesized and its potential application as a chemosensor for the detection of metal ions has been further investigated.The responses of CFe1 to Fe^3＋ were studied by fluorescence emission spectrometry in the presence of other metal ions such as Al^3＋,Ba^2＋,Ca^2＋,Co^3＋,Cr^3＋,Cu^2＋,Fe^2＋,Hg^2＋,Mg^2＋,Mn^2＋,Na^＋,Ni^＋,Pb^2＋,Zn^2＋,K^＋,and Ag^＋.CFe1 showed a good selectivity for Fe^3＋ with fast response,a wide pH span of 3.3-9.18,and a large Stocks shift.CFe1 in the presence of Fe^3＋ and ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid（EDTA） makes the blue solution fade to colorless,which is due to the formation of CFe1-Fe^3＋ complex instead of any catalytic action of Fe^3＋.Furthermore,the imaging of Fe^3＋ in cultured single mice microglia cells was realized with the aid of CFe1,indicating that CFe1 has a great potential to be used as promising models for the future design of novel and robust chemosensor for metal ion detection in the field of biomedical and environmental analyses.     

基于碳量子点的绿色合成及生物成像研究进展EI北大核心CSCD

碳量子点(CQDs)作为碳纳米材料家族成员之一,因其原材料广、成本低廉、较高的光致发光性能和良好的生物相容性,在研究和应用领域都受到了广泛的关注,是应用于生物成像的理想材料。CQDs的绿色合成是指采用环保型或无毒型原料,通过绿色合成方法,如炭化法、微波法、水热法等,合成具有荧光性能的无毒碳量子点,与传统的化学氧化、激光烧蚀、热解处理等方法相比,更加绿色环保、经济,其应用已成为研究热点。本文对碳量子点材料特性、绿色合成过程机理、绿色合成原料来源、合成方法,及其在癌细胞、微生物细胞等细胞成像方面的应用进行了综述,探讨了绿色合成CQDs的利弊问题,并提出了今后该研究领域面临的机遇与挑战。     

Selenium‐Doped Carbon Quantum Dots for Free‐Radical Scavenging

Heteroatom doping is an effective way to adjust the fluorescent properties of carbon quantum dots. However, selenium‐doped carbon dots have rarely been reported, even though selenium has unique chemical properties such as redox‐responsive properties owing to its special electronegativity. Herein, a facile and high‐output strategy to fabricate selenium‐doped carbon quantum dots (Se‐CQDs) with green fluorescence (quantum yield 7.6 %) is developed through the hydrothermal treatment of selenocystine under mild conditions. Selenium heteroatoms endow the Se‐CQDs with redox‐dependent reversible fluorescence. Furthermore, free radicals such as ^.OH can be effectively scavenged by the Se‐CQDs. Once Se‐CQDs are internalized into cells, harmful high levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the cells are decreased. This property makes the Se‐CQDs capable of protecting biosystems from oxidative stress.     

荧光素-层状双金属氢氧化物复合体的发光性能及对Fe3+的荧光识别

采用离子交换法合成了FLN/OS-LDH复合体(FLN: 荧光素, OS: 1-辛烷磺酸钠, LDH: 镁铝型层状双金属氢氧化物), 并研究了其光致发光和对Fe³⁺的识别性能. 固态时, FLN不发光, 而FLN/OS-LDH复合体呈黄绿色荧光(发射波长为565 nm), 是荧光素(FLN)的特征发射光. 在甲酰胺(FM)中可将该复合体方便剥离为胶状悬浮液, 其发射波长发生蓝移, 为绿光发射(531 nm). 研究了复合体剥离液对金属离子的荧光识别特性, 发现其对Fe³⁺的选择性识别能力很强, 远优于其它离子(Mg²⁺, Ni²⁺, Co²⁺, Cu²⁺, Zn²⁺, Pb²⁺, Cd²⁺和Hg²⁺). 该复合体与Fe³⁺结合发生荧光猝灭现象, 可将其用作检测Fe³⁺的荧光传感器. Fe³⁺检测限为1.27×10^-7 mol/L, 猝灭常数(K_sv)为3.44×10² L/mol.     

以9-蒽醛为荧光基团的吡唑啉衍生物荧光探针对Fe3+和Cu2+的检测

以9-蒽醛为荧光基团,吗啉环和吡唑环为识别基团,合成了一种新型荧光探针1,5-二苯基-3-(10-(吗啉甲基)蒽-2-基)吡唑啉(PMAP),利用1H NMR、13C NMR和单晶衍射表征其结构,通过荧光发射光谱和紫外可见吸收光谱研究其离子识别性能。结果表明,探针PMAP对Fe³⁺、Cu²⁺具有良好的识别效果,荧光量子产率分别从0.14降到0.05和0.04,溶液颜色从淡黄色变为蓝色。PMAP与Fe³⁺/Cu²⁺以1∶1的化学计量比形成配合物,检测限约为1μmol·L^-1。同时,干扰实验表明PMAP具有良好的抗干扰性能。在实际样品中的应用表明,PMAP传感器能有效地检测实际水样中的Cu²⁺和Fe³⁺。另外,根据Fe³⁺、Cu²⁺和H+不同组合时PMAP的量子产率构建了分子水平上的三输入NOR逻辑门电路。     

Multi-functional Photoelectric Sensor Based on a Three-fold Interpenetrated Cd(II) Coordination Polymer for Sensitively Detecting Different Ions

Athree-fold interpenetrated cadmium coordination polymer[Cd₃(BTC)₂(H₂O)₉]·2H₂O(CP 1)(H₃BTC=1,3,5-benzenetricar-boxylic acid) was selected and synthesized to investigate its photoelectric properties. CP 1 showed excellent sensitivity for Cr₂O₇^2- and Fe³⁺, low limit of detection(LOD:0.39 µmol/L for Cr₂O₇^2- and 1.72 µmol/L for Fe³⁺) and stability as electrochemical sensor. More importantly, fluorescence sensing studies indicated that CP 1 exhibits sensing activity for Fe³⁺, Fe²⁺, and MnO₄^- with good cyclic stability and selectivity. Low LOD and high-sensitivity capability of CP 1 make it a potential multifunctional photoelectric sensor.     

11-Mercaptoundecanoic acid functionalized gold nanoclusters as fluorescent probes for the sensitive detection of Cu2+ and Fe3+ ions

Metal ions are physiologically essential,but excessive metal ions may cause severe risk to plants and animals.Here,we prepared gold nanoclusters(Au NCs) protected by 11-mercaptoundecanoic acid(11-MUA),which have excellent fluorescence properties for the detection of metal ions.The results showed that the copper ions(Cu~(2+)) and iron ions(Fe~(3+)) in the solution have obvious quenching effect on the fluorescence intensity of Au NCs.The detection range of Fe~(3+) was 0.8–4.5 mmol/L(R~2= 0.992) and 4.5–11.0 mmol/L(R~2= 0.997).And Cu~(2+) has a lower linear range(0.1–1.0 mmol/L,R2= 0.993).When EDTA was added into the reaction system,it was observed that the quenching effect of Cu~(2+) and Fe~(3+)on Au NCs showed different phenomenon.Then,the effect of metal ions on the fluorescence of Au NCs was investigated.The selective detection of Cu~(2+) was achieved by EDTA masking of Fe~(3+).In addition,we realized the metal ions detection application of Au NCs in the serum     

Rate constant for the reaction of the t-butoxyl radical with Fe(II) ion

The rate of the reaction of the tert-butoxyl radical (t-BuO^√) with Fe²⁺ was measured using laser flash photolysis of methanolic solutions at room temperature. t-BuO^√ were generated by homolytic photodecomposition of di-tert-butyl peroxide. The rate constant for oxidation of Fe²⁺ with t-BuO^√ radicals was studied under pseudo-first order conditions. On the basis of competitive kinetics the quantum yield of oxidation, Φ(Fe³⁺), was determined as function of Fe²⁺ concentration by measuring the absorbance of Fe³⁺ as [FeCl]²⁺ complex. By using the literature values of the rate constants of relevant competing reactions, the desired rate constant was determined to be 3.0×10⁸ M⁻¹ s⁻¹.     

反溶剂法快速合成高效发光二维锡卤钙钛矿材料

铅卤钙钛矿材料由于其优异的光电性质而受到了广泛关注. 但是, 材料中铅的毒性问题极大地阻碍了其大规模应用. 因此, 寻找与铅卤钙钛矿具有相似光电性质的非铅卤化物钙钛矿材料十分重要. 其中, 锡基卤化物钙钛矿被认为是铅基钙钛矿材料最佳的替代材料之一. 本文通过简便的反溶剂方法, 合成了一系列新型二维(RNH₃)₂SnX₄(R为烷基链, X=Br^-, I^-)钙钛矿材料. 研究结果表明, 所合成的材料具有优异的荧光发射性质, 发光量子效率高达98.5%, 比三维ASnX₃[A=Cs⁺, 甲胺(MA⁺), 甲脒(FA⁺)等]型钙钛矿表现出更好的稳定性. 本文所采用的合成方法简单易行, 有利于实现金属卤化物钙钛矿材料的大规模合成及在固态照明器件和显示器件领域的工业应用.     

Rational Design of Ratiometric Fe3+ Fluorescent Probes Based on FRET Mechanism

As the most abundant transition metal element in mammals, iron(Fe) plays a vital role in life activities. It is of great significance to study the variation of Fe³⁺ level in living organisms. In virtue of the advantages of high sensitivity, good selectivity and low damage to living systems, the fluorescence detection of Fe³⁺ has attracted much attention. Compared with the intensity-based fluorescent probe, the ratiometric fluorescent probe has less interference of environmental and can realize quantitative detection. In this study, four ratiometric Fe³⁺ fluorescent probes, R1, R2, R3 and R4_, were designed and synthesized using fluorescence resonance energy transfer(FRET) mechanism to achieve quantitative detection of Fe³⁺. In the FRET systems, 1,8-naphthalimide fluorophore derivatives were adopted as donors while rhodamine B derivatives were selected as receptors. The connection sites of the donor and acceptor in R3 and R4 are different from those in R1 and R2. All the four probes showed good response and selectivity to Fe³⁺. The energy transfer efficiencies of R3 and R4 were obviously higher than those of R1 and R2. This work provided a promising strategy for the development of fluorescent ratiometic Fe³⁺sensors.     

喹啉取代的氟硼二吡咯染料类三价铁离子荧光探针的合成与性能

设计合成了喹啉取代的氟硼二吡咯荧光探针(BHQ),并用核磁共振波谱仪(NMR)和高分辨质谱仪(HRMS)等技术手段对合成的化合物进行了表征。 结果表明,在水溶液中,探针BHQ在Fe³⁺存在下具有良好的荧光增强识别效果,对 Fe³⁺ 具有响应快、较好的灵敏度和选择性特点,而其它金属离子的存在不干扰 Fe³⁺ 的检测。 探针BHQ与Fe³⁺以摩尔比1:1的方式进行配位。 该探针在Fe³⁺的检测方面具有潜在的应用价值。     

溴代酞菁铁配合物的光谱电化学性质研究

本文对μ-氧-四溴酞菁铁配合物([TBPcFe]₂O)的电化学性质及光谱电化学性质进行了研究。结果表明,μ-氧-四溴酞菁铁在所研究的电压区问内经历了三个单电子氧化还原反应,其半波电势为0.06V,—0.75V及—1.33V(相对于甘汞电极),分别对应于Fe³⁺/Fe³⁼、Fe²⁺/Fe⁺及TBPc^2-/TBPc^3-电对的氧化还原反应。光谱电化学性质研究亦观察到相应酞菁配合物的特征光谱。     

Novel Oxidative Coupling of 2-Naphthols to 1,1'-Bi-2-naphthols Catalysed by Solid Lewis Acids Using Atmospheric Oxygen as Oxidant

l,l'-Bi-2-naphthol derivatives have wide applications as chiral inducing agents for asymmetric synthesis.¹ There are many good methods for resolution of racemic binaphthols to give enantiomeric binaphthols.² Therefore, it is essential to established simple, convenient, economically and environmental-friendly methods for preparation of racemic l,l'-binaphthol derivatives. A number of methods have been developed for the oxidative coupling of 2-naphthols usually by using Fe³⁺, Cu²⁺ or Mn³⁺ as oxidants. The reaction were carried out in organic solvent,^3a in solid state^3b and in aqueous Fe³⁺ solution.^3c However, all those cases by employing excess, usually 2 equivalents of oxidant. The excess Fe³⁺, Cu²⁺ and the resulted Fe²⁺, Cu⁺ and HCl were not acceptable from a view point of environmental protection. Recently, Sakamoto et at⁴ and Kantam et at⁵ independently reported two catalytic oxidative coupling procedure for preparation of l,l'-binaphthols using aerial oxygen as oxidant and Cu²⁺-exchanged montmorillonite as catalysts. However, both procedures were by using some toxic chlorobenzene as solvent and long reaction time (>2 h) and high temperature(>140℃) were needed. Consquently, there is still a great demand for catalytic oxidative coupling 2-naphthols to generate binaphthols under mild conditions, environmentally friendly procedure and rapid process. Herein we report novel oxidative coupling of to 1,1-bi-2-naphthols (2a, 2b) catalysed by a number of supported reagents using aerial oxygen as oxidant. The results are listed in Table 1.     

Room‐Temperature Solution‐Processed PbS Quantum Dot Solar Cells

Colloidal quantum dots (CQDs) are attractive absorber materials for high‐efficiency photovoltaics because of their facile solution processing, bandgap tunability due to quantum confinement effect, and multi‐exciton generation. To date, all published performance records for PbS CQDs solar cells have been based on the conventional hot‐injection synthesis method. This method usually requires relatively strict conditions such as high temperature and the utility of expensive source material (pyrophoric bis(trimethylsilyl) sulfide (TMS‐S)), limiting the potential for large‐scale and low‐cost synthesis of PbS CQDs. Here we report a facile room‐temperature synthetic method to produce high‐quality PbS CQDs through inexpensive ionic source materials including Pb(NO₃)₂ and Na₂S in the presence of triethanolamine (TEA) as the stabilizing ligand. The PbS CQDs were successfully prepared with an average particle size of about 5 nm. Solar cells based on the as‐synthesized PbS CQDs show a preliminary power conversion efficiency of 1.82%. This room‐temperature and low‐cost synthesis of PbS CQDs will further benefit the development of solution‐processed CQD solar cells.     

Photocatalytic degradation of amoxicillin by carbon quantum dots modified K2Ti6O13 nanotubes: Effect of light wavelength

Novel carbon quantum dots modified potassium titanate nanotubes (CQDs/K₂Ti₆O₁₃) composite was synthesized and exhibited high photocatalytic activity for degradation of amoxicillin under UV and visible lights with nine wavelengths. Better amoxicillin removal was achieved at lower wavelength irradiation due to its higher photo energy.     

碳量子点阳离子表面活性剂的多功能性

碳量子点以其多彩的荧光及廉价而丰富的制备原料引起人们的广泛兴趣。至今,已有大量关于碳量子点制备及其荧光性能直接利用的文献报道。若采用恰当的方法对碳量子点进行化学修饰,则可以将其转化为实用的精细化学品,从而拓展碳量子点的应用领域。本文报道了一种碳量子点阳离子表面活性剂的制备方法。首先,乙二胺四乙酸、二乙胺及双氧水的混合水溶液经水热处理,获得碳量子点(以OX-CQDs表示),再以氯代正构十二烷对其进行季铵化修饰,获得新型碳量子点阳离子表面活性剂(以OX-CQDs-C₁₂H₂₅表示)。OX-CQDs-C₁₂H₂₅具有良好的降低水的表面张力和减小水接触角的能力,水的界面张力能降低至26.7 mN∙m⁻¹,其性能超过了一些新型的Gemini型阳离子表面活性剂;季铵化的修饰也大大提高了OX-CQDs对大肠杆菌的抑菌能力,低至0.41 mg∙mL⁻¹的OX-CQDs-C₁₂H₂₅溶液其抑菌率接近100%。表面活性剂,抑菌性和荧光性能赋予了OX-CQDs-C₁₂H₂₅的多种功能性。