“…On the other hand, arising from the abundant energy lever configuration, the fluorescence property of bismuth based materials is also widely discussed in the optics and materials fields. − Especially, the luminescence phenomenon makes it possible to act as a fluorescence imaging probe. − Compared with the X-ray CT, the fluorescence imaging causes little harm to the human body and could be conducted multiple times within a short time, which is more preferred to the demand for tracing of tumor metastasis. − Due to the complementary advantages of each technology, the multimode imaging can improve the diagnosis accuracy. − However, the large density of the Bi also makes it hard to disperse in the hydrophilic solvent, which is the main challenge for its bioapplication. From this concern, tailoring materials to nanoscale with small size such as nanoparticles, quantum dots, and nanoclusters is regarded as an effective way.…”