White luminescence from multiple-dye-doped electrospun DNA nanofibers by fluorescence resonance energy transfer.
A DNA spin-off: Electrospinning of DNA complexes gives nanofibers with a highly ordered morphology that allows homogeneous distribution of encapsulated multiple chromophores. The emission color can be controlled by suitable choice of the donor-acceptor pair and the doping ratio. Pure white-light emission from nanofibers is demonstrated (see picture).
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Yogesh
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The Polymer Program, Department of Chemistry, University of Connecticut, 97 N. Eagleville Rd., Storrs, CT 06269, USA.
Grote
James G
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Stuart
Jeffrey A
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Sotzing
Gregory A
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D004247:DNA / Q000737:chemistry*; D031541:Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer; D005456:Fluorescent Dyes / Q000737:chemistry; D049449:Luminescence; D049329:Nanostructures / Q000737:chemistry*; D013501:Surface-Active Agents / Q000737:chemistry
D005456:Fluorescent Dyes; D013501:Surface-Active Agents; D004247:DNA