The miniaturized femtosecond laser in near infrared-Ⅱregion is the core equipment of threephoton microscopy.In this paper,we design a compact and robust illumination source that emits dual-color linearly polarized li...The miniaturized femtosecond laser in near infrared-Ⅱregion is the core equipment of threephoton microscopy.In this paper,we design a compact and robust illumination source that emits dual-color linearly polarized light for three-photon microscopy.Based on an all-polarizationmaintaining passive mode-locked fiber laser,we shift the center wavelength of the pulses to the 1.7m band utilizing cascade Raman effect,thereby generate dual-wavelength pulses.To enhance clarity,the two wavelengths are separated through the graded-index multimode fiber.Then we obtain the dual-pulse sequences with 1639.4 nm and 1683.7 nm wavelengths,920 fs pulse duration,and 23.75 MHz pulse repetition rate.The average power of the signal is 53.64mW,corresponding to a single pulse energy of 2.25 nJ.This illumination source can be further amplified and compressed for three-photon fluorescence imaging,especially dual-color three-photon fluorescence imaging,making it an ideal option for biomedical applications.展开更多
Bone fractures are common occurrence in clinical settings,creating a high demand for effective repair material.Unfortunately,limited graft availability,donor site morbidities,unpredictable clinical outcomes,immunologi...Bone fractures are common occurrence in clinical settings,creating a high demand for effective repair material.Unfortunately,limited graft availability,donor site morbidities,unpredictable clinical outcomes,immunologic reactions,infection risks,and geometrical mismatching concerns hampered tissue graft use and underscored the need for scaffolds for more effective bone reconstructions due to their tunable properties.Significant progress has been carried out in past decade in the fields of nanoceramics synthesis,bioconjugate chemistry,and composite material processing.This review outlines hierarchical structures and biology of bone tissue,materialistic compo-nents of scaffolds(bioceramics,polymers,bioactive drugs),featured scaffolding strategies(nanofibers,hydrogels,aerogels,bioprinting,and fiber-reinforced composite),and emphasis that hierarchical and physiochemical char-acteristics of bone should be used as an inspiration for scaffold design.This review discussed how differences in materiobiological aspects of scaffolds,such as polymer/bioceramic nanocomposite,mineralized nanocomposite,matrix-rich nanocomposite,3D microenvironmental cues,pore space cues,mechanical cues,usage of physical stimulation(magnetic,electroactive,and photoactivated cues),surface cues(wettability,roughness,textured,and surface charge),and biointerface cues(cell-biomaterial interactions,cell-selective homing,and cell regula-tory strategies)modulate cellular and biological response for bone tissue engineering.This study further outlines the challenges and benefits of integrating materiobiological cues of scaffolds for bone tissue engineering.展开更多
基金supported by the Fundamental Re-search Funds for the Central Universities(HYGJXM202309).
文摘The miniaturized femtosecond laser in near infrared-Ⅱregion is the core equipment of threephoton microscopy.In this paper,we design a compact and robust illumination source that emits dual-color linearly polarized light for three-photon microscopy.Based on an all-polarizationmaintaining passive mode-locked fiber laser,we shift the center wavelength of the pulses to the 1.7m band utilizing cascade Raman effect,thereby generate dual-wavelength pulses.To enhance clarity,the two wavelengths are separated through the graded-index multimode fiber.Then we obtain the dual-pulse sequences with 1639.4 nm and 1683.7 nm wavelengths,920 fs pulse duration,and 23.75 MHz pulse repetition rate.The average power of the signal is 53.64mW,corresponding to a single pulse energy of 2.25 nJ.This illumination source can be further amplified and compressed for three-photon fluorescence imaging,especially dual-color three-photon fluorescence imaging,making it an ideal option for biomedical applications.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (31971326)Science and Technology Project of Suzhou (ZXT2022007).
文摘Bone fractures are common occurrence in clinical settings,creating a high demand for effective repair material.Unfortunately,limited graft availability,donor site morbidities,unpredictable clinical outcomes,immunologic reactions,infection risks,and geometrical mismatching concerns hampered tissue graft use and underscored the need for scaffolds for more effective bone reconstructions due to their tunable properties.Significant progress has been carried out in past decade in the fields of nanoceramics synthesis,bioconjugate chemistry,and composite material processing.This review outlines hierarchical structures and biology of bone tissue,materialistic compo-nents of scaffolds(bioceramics,polymers,bioactive drugs),featured scaffolding strategies(nanofibers,hydrogels,aerogels,bioprinting,and fiber-reinforced composite),and emphasis that hierarchical and physiochemical char-acteristics of bone should be used as an inspiration for scaffold design.This review discussed how differences in materiobiological aspects of scaffolds,such as polymer/bioceramic nanocomposite,mineralized nanocomposite,matrix-rich nanocomposite,3D microenvironmental cues,pore space cues,mechanical cues,usage of physical stimulation(magnetic,electroactive,and photoactivated cues),surface cues(wettability,roughness,textured,and surface charge),and biointerface cues(cell-biomaterial interactions,cell-selective homing,and cell regula-tory strategies)modulate cellular and biological response for bone tissue engineering.This study further outlines the challenges and benefits of integrating materiobiological cues of scaffolds for bone tissue engineering.
