Photoacoustic imaging using endogenous chromophores as a contrast has been widely
applied in biomedical studies owing to its functional imaging capability at the molecular …

Highlights•New fluorophores with optimised photophysical properties for in vivo
imaging.•Near-infrared-emitting fluorophore scaffolds that can be modularly functionalised.• …

Fluorescence imaging in the second near-infrared (NIR-II) window has attracted
considerable interest in investigations of vascular structure and angiogenesis, providing …

Adjuvant whole-breast radiotherapy is essential for breast cancer patients who adopted
breast-conserving surgery (BCS) to reduce the risk of local recurrences, which however …

Blood coagulation is a critical defense mechanism against bleeding that results in the
conversion of liquid blood into a solid clot through a complicated cascade, which involves …

Cholinesterase enzymes are involved in a wide range of bodily functions, and their
disruption is linked to pathologies such as neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. While …

Real-time fluorescence sensing can provide insight into biodynamics. However, few
fluorescent tools are available to overcome the tissue scattering and autofluorescence …

Hydrogels formed via supramolecular self-assembly of fluorenylmethyloxycarbonyl (Fmoc)-
conjugated amino acids provide excellent scaffolds for 3D cell culture, tissue engineering …

The accumulation of metal ions in organisms and the presence of heavy metals in water
cause adverse effects on ecosystems and results in numerous human health issues such as …

Noise pollution is a threat to health and well-being, and its prevalence has been increasing
in recent years. Materials demonstrating sound-dampening capabilities, such as epoxy …