Aqueous synthesis of three-dimensional fluorescent silicon-based nanoscale networks featuring unusual anti-photobleaching properties

Chem Commun (Camb). 2019 Jan 16;55(5):652-655. doi: 10.1039/c8cc07903j. Epub 2018 Dec 18.

Abstract

We herein present the first example of three-dimensional (3D) fluorescent silicon-based nanoscale networks (SiNNs), which feature unusual anti-photobleaching properties, owing to a unique electronic structure system. This type of fluorescent and biocompatible SiNN, prepared through self-assembly synthesis under microwave irradiation, holds high promise for various optical and electronic applications.