White luminescence from multiple-dye-doped electrospun DNA nanofibers by fluorescence resonance energy transfer

Angew Chem Int Ed Engl. 2009;48(28):5134-8. doi: 10.1002/anie.200900885.

Abstract

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).

MeSH terms

  • DNA / chemistry*
  • Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer*
  • Fluorescent Dyes / chemistry
  • Luminescence
  • Nanostructures / chemistry*
  • Surface-Active Agents / chemistry

Substances

  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Surface-Active Agents
  • DNA