Abstract: Polymers, monomers, chromophoric polymer dots and related methods are provided. Highly fluorescent chromophoric polymer dots with narrow-band emissions are provided. Methods for synthesizing the chromophoric polymers, preparation methods for forming the chromophoric polymer dots, and biological applications using the unique properties of narrow-band emissions are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of optically marking and sorting adherent cells. In some aspects, the method comprises: providing a plurality of adherent cells attached to a substrate, each adherent cell of the plurality of adherent cells comprising an optical marker; selectively applying light energy to a subset of the plurality of adherent cells; detaching the plurality of adherent cells from the substrate; and sorting the plurality of adherent cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides, among other aspects, stabilized chromophoric nanoparticles. In certain embodiments, the chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are rationally functionalized with a pre-determined number of functional groups. In certain embodiments, the stable chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are modified with a low density of functional groups. In yet other embodiments, the chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are conjugated to one or more molecules. Also provided herein are methods for making rationally functionalized chromophoric nanoparticles.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides encoded chromophoric polymer particles that are capable of, for example, optical and/or biomolecular encoding of analytes. The present disclosure also provides suspensions comprising a plurality of encoded chromophoric polymer particles. The present disclosure also provides methods of using the encoded chromophoric polymer particles and systems for performing multiplex analysis with encoded chromophoric polymer particles.

Abstract: The present invention provides, among other aspects, stabilized chromophoric nanoparticles. In certain embodiments, the chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are rationally functionalized with a pre-determined number of functional groups. In certain embodiments, the stable chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are modified with a low density of functional groups. In yet other embodiments, the chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are conjugated to one or more molecules. Also provided herein are methods for making rationally functionalized chromophoric nanoparticles.

Abstract: The present invention provides, among other aspects, stabilized chromophoric nanoparticles. In certain embodiments, the chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are rationally functionalized with a pre-determined number of functional groups. In certain embodiments, the stable chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are modified with a low density of functional groups. In yet other embodiments, the chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are conjugated to one or more molecules. Also provided herein are methods for making rationally functionalized chromophoric nanoparticles.

Abstract: This disclosure provides semiconducting polymer dots (Pdots) for use in a wide variety of applications. In particular, this disclosure provides Pdots that are halogenated, including fluorinated Pdots. This disclosure also provides methods for synthesizing Pdots and methods for using Pdots, such as for biological imaging.

Abstract: The invention relates to mononuclear neutral copper(I) complexes with a bidentate ligand which is bonded via nitrogen and two phosphine or arsine ligands, to the use thereof for the production of electronic components, and to electronic devices comprising these complexes.

Abstract: Lyophilized chromophoric polymer dot compositions are provided. Also disclosed are methods of making and using the lyophilized compositions, methods of dispersing the lyophilized compositions in aqueous solutions and kits supplying the compositions.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides metal-containing (MC) semiconducting (SC) Pdots (MC-SC-Pdots) with beneficial functionalities in both cellular imaging and manipulation, among other applications. The Pdots comprise at least one nanoparticle comprising at least one metal, and a semiconducting polymer associated with the nanoparticle.

Abstract: Polymers, monomers, chromophoric polymer dots and related methods are provided. Highly fluorescent chromophoric polymer dots with narrow-band emissions are provided. Methods for synthesizing the chromophoric polymers, preparation methods for forming the chromophoric polymer dots, and biological applications using the unique properties of narrow-band emissions are also provided.

Abstract: Lyophilized polymer dot compositions are provided. Also disclosed are methods of making and using the lyophilized compositions and kits supplying the compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to mononuclear, neutral copper (1) complexes having a bidentate ligand that binds via nitrogen, and two phosphane or arsane ligands, to the use thereof for producing electronic components, and to electronic devices comprising said complexes.

Abstract: The present invention provides, among other aspects, stabilized chromophoric nanoparticles. In certain embodiments, the chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are rationally functionalized with a pre-determined number of functional groups. In certain embodiments, the stable chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are modified with a low density of functional groups. In yet other embodiments, the chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are conjugated to one or more molecules. Also provided herein are methods for making rationally functionalized chromophoric nanoparticles.

Abstract: The present invention provides, among other aspects, functionalized chromophoric polymer dots comprising a hydrophobic core and a hydrophilic cap, and bioconjugates thereof. Also provided are improved methods for preparing functionalized chromophoric polymer dots. Methods for in vivo imaging and molecular labeling are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to mononuclear, neutral copper (1) complexes having a bidentate ligand that binds via nitrogen, and two phosphane or arsane ligands, to the use thereof for producing electronic components, and to electronic devices comprising said complexes.