Near-Infrared Nanophosphor Embedded in Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticle with High Light-Harvesting Efficiency for Dual Photosystem Enhancement

Wen Tse Huang, Ting Yi Su, Ming Hsien Chan, Jia You Tsai, Yi Yin Do*, Pung Ling Huang*, Michael Hsiao*, Ru Shi Liu*

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Abstract

Light-harvesting and conversion ability is important to promote plant growth, and especially when resources are limited. A near-infrared (NIR) nanophosphor embedded with mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSN), ZnGa2O4:Cr3+,Sn4+ (ZGOCS), was developed and its optical properties were harnessed to enhance the photosynthetic ability of Brassica rapa spp. chinensis. The broad excitation of ZGOCS from the ultraviolet to the visible region allowed the conversion of extra light into near-infrared light (650–800 nm) and thus promoted the dual photosystem via the Emerson effect. ZGOCS@MSN was spherical with a size of 65±10 nm and good dispersion. A light conversion ability of up to 75 % under different wavelengths was achieved. Moreover, the electron transfer rate of photosynthesis increased by 100 % with a suitable ZGOCS@MSN concentration. Plant and animal models were used to explore the effects of the nanophosphor. ZGOCS@MSN distribution was tracked by monitoring its NIR emission in plant and animal tissues, demonstrating that this nanophosphor can be potentially utilized in plant growth.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6955-6959
Number of pages5
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume60
Issue number13
DOIs
StatePublished - 22 Mar 2021

Keywords

  • Emerson effect
  • dual photosystems
  • mesoporous silica embedded
  • near-infrared nanoparticles

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