Aqueous synthesis of three-dimensional fluorescent silicon-based nanoscale networks featuring unusual anti-photobleaching properties.

We herein present the first example of three-dimensional (3D) fluorescent silicon-based nanoscale networks (SiNNs), which feature unusual anti-photobleaching properties, owing to a unique electronic structure system. This type of fluorescent and biocompatible SiNN, prepared through self-assembly synthesis under microwave irradiation, holds high promise for various optical and electronic applications.