Abstract
This study explores the potential of combining periodic mesoporous organosilicas (PMOs) with a fluorescent dye to develop a ratiometric thermometry system with enhanced stability, sensitivity, and biocompatibility. PMOs, ordered porous materials known for their stability and versatility, serve as an ideal platform. Curcumin, a natural polyphenol and fluorescent dye, is incorporated into PMOs to develop curcumin-functionalized PMOs (C-PMO) and curcumin-pyrazole-functionalized PMOs (CP-PMO) via hydrolysis and co-condensation. These PMOs exhibit temperature-dependent fluorescence properties. The next step involves encapsulating rhodamine B (RhB) dye within the PMO pores to create dual-emitting PMO@dye nanocomposites, followed by a lipid bilayer (LB) coating to enhance biocompatibility and dye retention. Remarkably, within the physiological temperature range, C-PMO@RhB@LB and CP-PMO@RhB@LB demonstrate noteworthy maximum relative sensitivity (Sr) values of up to 1.69 and 2.60% K-1, respectively. This approach offers versatile means to create various ratiometric thermometers by incorporating different fluorescent dyes, holding promise for future temperature sensing applications.
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