Luminescent metallic cluster particles and uses thereof

摘要

A luminescent particle having a luminescent core structure formed from at least one type of luminescent metallic cluster complex and a shell that covers said core structure is described. The luminescent core structure includes one or more aggregates of metal cluster complexes. The shell has one or more layers of thin films formed predominately of organic or inorganic polymers, hydrid polymers, or combinations thereof. The luminescent particles can be adapted for optical detection or imaging applications. Methods of fabricating the various iterations of the luminescent particles are also provided.