The trivalent europium ion (Eu 3+) is well known for its strong luminescence in the red
spectral region, but this ion is also interesting from a theoretical point of view. Due to the …

The chemistry of the less familiar elements is a fascinating topic especially for the inorganic
minded. The lanthanides, or rare earths, comprise the 5d block of the periodic table and …

In this perspective, we provide an overview of the recent achievements in luminescent
lanthanide-based molecular cluster-aggregates (MCAs) and illustrate why MCAs can be …

Luminescence bioimaging offers a unique approach for visualizing morphological details of
tissues with subcellular resolution and has become a powerful tool for the manipulation and …

The nucleus is an essential organelle for the function of cells. It holds most of the genetic
material and plays a crucial role in the regulation of cell growth and proliferation. Since …

The enthralling properties of lanthanide luminescence have propelled luminescent probes,
tags and materials based on these elements to the forefront of science and technology. In …

Photoluminescent cyclometalated iridium (III) complexes are now a well established class of
organometallic compounds with advantageous potential applications in biology and life …

In the last few decades, coordination complexes based on d6 metal centres and polypyridyl
ligand architectures been developed as structure-and site-specific reversible DNA binding …

Trivalent lanthanide ions offer remarkable opportunities in the design of bioimaging agents:
this review presents an accessible discussion of their application in both optical and …

Hypochlorous acid (HOCl), a well-known universal disinfectant in clinical practice, plays
important roles in immune systems of animal and human bodies. For understanding the …