Mechanosensitive polymer matrices of biologically-relevant compliance based on upconverting nanoparticles

Cindy H. Shi, Mia C. Cano, Jason R. Casar +5

Upconverting nanoparticles (UCNPs) are promising optical biomechanical force sensors due to their near infrared excitation, low toxicity, photostability, and linear colorimetric se…