The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Yongqiang Dong

Matthias Haeussler

Hui Tong

Benzhong Tang

Zhen Li

Yuning Hong

Changmin Xing

Ben Zhong Tang

The present invention relates to devices for detecting the presence or absence of a target molecule or substance, compounds which may be employed in such devices and methods of using such compounds. In some embodiments, the compounds are conjugated polyenes.

Environment sensor and conjugated polyene for manufacturing environment sensors

The presently described subject matter is directed to water-soluble conjugated polyene compounds that exhibit aggregation induced emission, as well as to water dispersible, fluorescent, polymeric microparticles and/or nanoparticles comprising the water-soluble conjugated polyene compounds. Also provided are methods of making and using the compounds and particles. The described conjugated polyene compounds are useful as bioprobes for the detection biomacromolecules, as well as in the manufacture of sensors.

Fluorescent water-soluable conjugated polyene compounds that exhibit aggregation induced emission and methods of making and using same

Fluorescent water-soluble conjugated polyene compounds that exhibit aggregation induced emission and methods of making and using same

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Yongqiang Dong