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Synthesis, characterization, and incorporation of upconverting nanoparticles into a dental adhesive

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Author(s):
Pacheco, Rafael Rocha [1] ; Garcia-Flores, Ali Francisco [2] ; Soto-Montero, Jorge Rodrigo [3] ; Lesseux, Guilherme Gorgen [4] ; Rocha Acosta Lancelotti, Ailla Carla [4] ; Martinez, Eduardo David [4] ; Rettori, Carlos [2] ; Urbano, Ricardo Rodrigues [4] ; Rueggeberg, Frederick Allen [5] ; Giannini, Marcelo [6]
Total Authors: 10
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Detroit Mercy, Dept Restorat Dent, Detroit, MI 48221 - USA
[2] Univ Fed ABC UFABC, Ctr Nat & Human Sci, Santo Andre, SP - Brazil
[3] Univ Costa Rica, Fac Dent, Dept Restorat Sci, San Jose - Costa Rica
[4] Univ Estadual Campinas Unicamp, Inst Phys Gleb Wataghin, Dept Quantum Elect, Campinas, SP - Brazil
[5] Augusta Univ, Dent Coll Georgia, Dept Restorat Sci, Augusta, GA - USA
[6] Univ Estadual Campinas Unicamp, Piracicaba Dent Sch, Dept Restorat Dent, Piracicaba, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 6
Document type: Journal article
Source: Brazilian Oral Research; v. 35, 2021.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to describe the synthesis, characterization, and functionalization of b-NaYF4:30%Yb/0.5%Tm upconverting nanocrystals for use as nanofillers in a dental adhesive and microscopically evaluate the interface between the particles and a commercial adhesive. The upconverting nanoparticles were synthesized and purified by thermal decomposition, and their chemical composition determined by energy dispersive X-Ray spectroscopy. The crystalline structure was characterized using X-Ray diffraction and morphology and size were observed with scanning and transmission electron microscopy. Upconverting emission was evaluated by spectrophotometry irradiating the particles with a 975 nm diode laser. Particles were functionalized with polyacrylic acid and the success was confirmed by measurement of Zeta Potential and transmission electron microscopy. The results of X-ray diffraction found a pure hexagonal phase crystalline pattern. Scanning electron microscopy showed uniform dispersion of hexagonal-shaped particles of approximately 150 nm. Upconversion emission was observed in 344 nm, 361 nm, 450 nm, 474nm, 646 nm, 803 nm. Functionalization success was confirmed by formation of a stable aqueous colloid with a Zeta potential of −29.5mV and the absence of voids in the particle-adhesive interface on the transmission electron microscopy images. The reported synthesis and functionalization process produced upconverting nanoparticles emitting photons within the blue spectral region (450 nm and 474 nm). (AU)

FAPESP's process: 11/19924-2 - Study and development of advanced novel materials: electronic, magnetic and nanostructured: an interdisciplinary approach
Grantee:Carlos Rettori
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
FAPESP's process: 12/04870-7 - Studies of novel complex and advanced materials
Grantee:Pascoal Jose Giglio Pagliuso
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants