The Fluoride Host: Nucleation, Growth, and Upconversion of Lanthanide-Doped N…

The rapid ascent of nanoscience has garnered signifi cant attention in recent years. Much of the interest generated has dealt with the integration of nanoparticles in various applications ranging from automotive and textiles to bioimaging and nanomedicine. In order for the realization of this potential,their synthesis and chemistry need to be thoroughly understood. One particularly interesting…