DNA liquid crystals with AIE effect toward humidity-indicating biomaterials.

Zhang, Guoqiang; Zhao, Jing; Liang, Qikai; Wu, Zhongtao; Zhang, Lei; Luo, Xiliang · Soft Matter · 2024

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

In this study, by fabricating DNA doped with tetraphenylethene-containing ammonium surfactant, the resulting solvent-free DNA ionic complex could undergo a humidity-induced phase change that could be well tracked by the fluorescence signal of the surfactant. Taking advantage of the humidity-induced change in fluorescence, the reported ionic DNA complex could accurately indicate the humidity in real time.

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