Younan Xia

TL;DR: This work demonstrated the use of Au nanocages as a new class of lymph node tracers for noninvasive photoacoustic (PA) imaging of a sentinel lymph node (SLN) with a number of attractive features: noninvasiveness, strong optical absorption in the near-infrared region (for deep penetration), and the accumulation of Aunanocages with a higher concentration than the initial solution for the injection.

TL;DR: Silver nanoparticles with a single twin were selectively nucleated and grown for the first time to produce right bipyramids 75-150 nm in edge length and their sharp corners make these new nanoparticles especially promising for enhancement of Raman scattering.

TL;DR: A brief review of the historical development of photonic bandgap materials is provided and fabrication methods employed are discussed with emphasis on self-assembly processes in this paper, where the factors influencing the generation of a complete bandgap, from both an experimental and a calculational standpoint are discussed and discussed.

TL;DR: A new theranostic system with a combination of capabilities to both enhance the contrast of photoacoustic (PA) imaging and control the release of a chemical or biological effector by high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is reported.

TL;DR: This study is an attempt to close the material and pressure gaps between model single-crystal surfaces tested under ultra-high-vacuum conditions and real catalytic systems, providing a powerful tool for rational catalyst design.