Shaping the nanoworld: From precursors to functional nanocrystals

Lanthanide-Loaded Nanoscaffolds for Multimodal Imaging and Therapy

Multimodal imaging techniques are emerging in medical diagnosis. The synergistic combination of imaging techniques, such as MRI and PET/SPECT, is highly useful to strengthen each of the individual imaging modalities while reducing any of their disadvantages. In recent years, the progress of technical integration of imaging scanners has led to a...

Locating Energy Levels of Lanthanide Ions in Inorganic Ionic Compounds

Many phosphors nowadays are lanthanide (Ln) activated semi-conductor and insulator materials due to their serviceable luminescent properties. Few years ago, an empirical model for semi-conductor and insulator materials with an Ln activator has been developed that not only explains the optical properties of phosphors but helps as well to find...