Active optical waveguides and metal ion sensors based on nanofibers with aggregation induced emission
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- 1 January 2026
- journal article
- Published by Tsinghua University Press in Nano Research
- Vol. 19 (1)
Abstract
Fiber-structured ion sensors have gained traction in health monitoring and medical diagnostics owing to their structural flexibility, enhanced sensitivity, and suitability for integration into wearable devices. This study employed a simple and efficient solution-based process to fabricate nanofibers containing aggregation-induced emission (AIE) dyes. The resulting AIE nanofibers exhibited stable and intense fluorescence, nanosecond fluorescence lifetime, and low-loss light transport when functioning as active waveguides. Additionally, crossed nanofiber intersections exhibited diffraction-limited emission spots. The AIE nanofibers demonstrate efficient and io-specific fluorescence quenching in response to Ag⁺. These results support the development of sensing units capable of operating in liquid environments or in direct contact with skin or tissues, facilitating real-time monitoring of ion concentrations for personalized healthcare management.Keywords
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