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Encoding Multilayer Complexity in Anti‐Counterfeiting Heterometallic MOF‐Based Optical Tags

Journal Article · · Angewandte Chemie
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  1. Nanoscale Sciences Department Sandia National Laboratories Albuquerque NM 87185 USA
  2. Molecular and Microbiology Department Sandia National Laboratories Albuquerque NM 87185 USA
  3. Microsystems Integration Department Sandia National Laboratories Albuquerque NM 87185 USA
  4. Materials Characterization and Performance Department Sandia National Laboratories Albuquerque NM 87185 USA
  5. Nanostructure Physics Department Sandia National Laboratories Albuquerque NM 87185 USA
Abstract

Optical tags provide a way to quickly and unambiguously identify valuable assets. Current tag fluorophore options lack the tunability to allow combined methods of encoding in a single material. Herein we report a design strategy to encode multilayer complexity in a family of heterometallic rare‐earth metal–organic frameworks based on highly connected nonanuclear clusters. To impart both intricacy and security, a synergistic approach was implemented resulting in both overt (visible) and covert (near‐infrared, NIR) properties, with concomitant multi‐emissive spectra and tunable luminescence lifetimes. Tag authentication is validated with a variety of orthogonal detection methodologies. Importantly, the effect induced by subtle compositional changes on intermetallic energy transfer, and thus on the resulting photophysical properties, is demonstrated. This strategy can be widely implemented to create a large library of highly complex, difficult‐to‐counterfeit optical tags.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
1786177
Journal Information:
Angewandte Chemie, Journal Name: Angewandte Chemie Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 133; ISSN 0044-8249
Publisher:
Wiley Blackwell (John Wiley & Sons)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
Germany
Language:
English

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