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ArticleScientific reports2024

A cost-effective approach to measurements of fluorophore temperature sensitivity and temperature change with reasonable accuracy.

Matthew Cai, Alexander Sun, Andrea Yan, Zachary Ding, Melvin Zunyao Jiang, Charissa Wang, Baohong Yuan

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Article in Scientific reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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7 authors.

Matthew Cai *SRCP, RCLabX LLC, Southlake, TX, 76092, USA.
Alexander Sun *SRCP, RCLabX LLC, Southlake, TX, 76092, USA.
Andrea YanSRCP, RCLabX LLC, Southlake, TX, 76092, USA.
Zachary DingSRCP, RCLabX LLC, Southlake, TX, 76092, USA.
Melvin Zunyao JiangSRCP, RCLabX LLC, Southlake, TX, 76092, USA.
Charissa WangSRCP, RCLabX LLC, Southlake, TX, 76092, USA.
Baohong YuanSRCP, RCLabX LLC, Southlake, TX, 76092, USA. infosrcp2022@gmail.com.

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Abstract

The demand for measuring fluorophore temperature sensitivity and temperature change in chemical or biological samples has spurred the search for effective methods. While infrared (IR) light-based thermal devices are popular, they are limited to surface temperature measurement. Fluorescence-based thermometry, which utilizes intensity, lifetime, polarization, and spectrum change, provides the temperature information directly from the samples and can have high temporal and spatial resolution. However, measuring fluorescence can be tricky and expensive. A cost-effective approach to achieving reasonable accuracy is highly desired. This study introduces such an approach, employing a light-emitting diode (LED) for fluorophore excitation and a laser diode (LD) for sample heating, with a phone camera recording fluorescence changes. A data processing method converts the video into digital data, processed through digital filters. Utilizing a small-volume cuvette enhances heating efficiency. This study serves as a practical guide for inexperienced individuals, including students, instructors, and researchers, facilitating entry into the field and navigating the complexities of fluorescence-based thermometry.

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PMCPMC10957993

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