Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 27, 2024
Abstract
This
work
presents
the
first
demonstration
of
a
mechanochromic
organic
micro‐laser,
which
exhibits
remarkable
wide
range
pressure
sensing
characteristics.
The
gain
material,
pinacolato
boronate
ester
functionalized
anthanthrene
(AnBPin),
is
designed
by
incorporating
mechanofluorochromic
(MFC)
properties
into
laser
dye.
AnBPin
reversible
transition
between
green
and
orange
fluorescence
upon
grinding
annealing
recrystallization
cycle,
its
micro‐crystal
typical
micro‐laser
behaviors.
Applying
localized
mechanical
as
low
0.1
MPa
inhibits
behavior
at
given
spot.
In
contrast,
under
1
to
2
GPa
hydrostatic
pressure,
maintains
narrow
emission
while
showing
pressure‐dependent
shift
in
wavelength.
By
combining
theory
experimentation,
we
attribute
unusual
pressure‐correlated
spectroscopy
unique
interleaved
locked
crystal
structure.
Understanding
micro‐crystals
an
unprecedented
significantly
expands
family
micro‐lasers
provides
new
route
for
wide‐range
photonic
detection.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(8), P. 2684 - 2696
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Combining
organic
crystals
and
polymers
results
in
a
new
class
of
all-organic,
lightweight,
flexible
materials
with
unprecedented
mechanical
robustness,
resilience,
diversity
combination
other
functional
materials.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: May 13, 2024
Abstract
This
study
introduces
mechanically
induced
phenomena
such
as
standing,
leaning,
stacking,
and
interlocking
behaviors
in
naturally
twisted
optical
waveguiding
microcrystals
on
a
substrate.
The
microscale
crystal
self-assembled
from
2,4-dibromo-6-(((2-bromo-5-fluorophenyl)imino)methyl)phenol
is
flexible
emits
orange
fluorescence.
Mechanistic
analysis
reveals
the
strain
generated
by
intergrowing
orientationally
mismatched
nanocrystallites
responsible
for
growth.
crystal’s
mechanical
flexibility
perpendicular
direction
to
(001)
(010)
planes
can
be
attributed
intermolecular
Br···Br,
F···Br,
π···π
stacking
interactions.
Through
systematic
process
involving
step-by-step
bending
subsequent
experiments
at
each
bent
position,
linear
relationship
between
loss
established.
Additionally,
vertical
standing
leaning
of
these
crystals
different
angles
flat
surface
multiple
reveal
three-dimensional
aspects
organic
waveguides,
introducing
light
trajectories
3D
space.
Furthermore,
integration
two
axially
interlocked
enables
coupling
polarization
rotation
along
their
long
axis.
These
dynamics
expand
horizons
behavior
have
potential
revolutionize
various
applications,
rendering
invaluable
realm
crystal-related
science
technology.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
Flexible
molecular
crystals
are
essential
for
advancing
smart
materials,
providing
unique
functionality
and
adaptability
applications
in
next-generation
electronics,
pharmaceuticals,
energy
storage.
However,
the
optical
of
flexible
have
been
largely
restricted
to
linear
optics,
with
nonlinear
(NLO)
properties
rarely
explored.
Herein,
we
report
on
application
mechanical
twisting
second-order
optics.
The
crystal
formed
through
self-assembly
model
compound
9-anthraldehyde
(AA)
features
an
intrinsic
chiral
noncentrosymmetric
structure,
demonstrating
high
efficiency
second
harmonic
generation
(SHG)
NLO
circular
dichroism,
which
could
be
greatly
enhanced
by
macroscopic
twisting.
anisotropic
stacking
imparts
AA
flexibility
combined
elastic
bending
plastic
isochiral
enhance
SHG
intensities
order
magnitude
depending
their
M-
or
P-configuration.
Meanwhile,
dichroism
factor
gSHG-CD
twisted
is
increased,
achieving
highest
reported
anisotropy
among
organic
materials.
These
boosted
performances
intensity
chiroptical
response
expected
expand
photonic
crystals.
IET Nanodielectrics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
8(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Abstract
Optical
sensors
getting
widespread
usage
in
almost
every
field,
especially
industries.
A
high
thermal
optical
sensor
is
proposed
to
predict
the
environmental
temperature
power
plants.
sensitivity,
accuracy,
low
cost,
compact
size,
linear
operation,
and
suitable
transmission
coefficient
a
wide
range
achieved
that
changing
surrounding
has
severe
effect
on
conductivity
of
graphene
which
changes
sensor.
In
this
paper,
position
sheet
affects
interaction
light
graphene,
effectively.
maximum
sensitivity
17.47%
K
deviation.
The
Cylindrical
diameter
4.1
lambda,
smallest
size
among
references
checked
desired
performance
up
2000
K,
indicating
efficiency
fibre
optic
with
coating
great
potential
field
measurement,
atmosphere
industry.
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(10)
Published: March 5, 2025
Two-dimensional
(2D)
organic
lateral
heterostructures
(OLHs)
integrating
two
or
more
components
have
important
potential
applications
in
optoelectronics.
However,
the
controlled
synthesis
of
2D
OLHs
with
in-plane
tunable
emission
remains
a
great
challenge
owing
to
difficulty
sequential
integration
multiple
components.
Here,
cascaded
strategy
is
demonstrated
for
hierarchical
assembly
multicolor
emission,
from
red-blue
and
red-green
red-green-blue
(RGB),
size
~15
micrometers.
The
regions
are
realized
by
synergistic
effects
molecular
doping
method
photo-induced
oxidation
route
during
epitaxial
growth
process.
obtained
can
actively
achieve
full-spectrum
light
transport
420
720
nanometers
depending
on
different
excitation
positions
thus
function
as
multimode
RGB
signal
converters.
These
findings
provide
insights
into
development
next-generation
Advanced Physics Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 17, 2025
Abstract
Focused
ion
beam
(FIB)
milling
with
Ga‐ions
enabled
early
success
in
fabricating
photonic
cavities
organic
crystals,
advancing
crystal
foundry
.
However,
Ga‐ion
often
causes
contamination
and
amorphization.
In
contrast,
Xe‐ion
plasma
milling,
its
inertness,
faster
smoother
finishes,
reduced
sidewall
damage,
presents
a
promising
alternative.
This
study
introduces
for
coumarin‐153
dye
to
fabricate
precise
disc
(DR1
DR2)
ring
resonators
(RR1
RR2).
These
resonators,
crucial
sensors
integrated
circuits,
support
sustained
light
recirculation
enhanced
optical
signals,
evident
as
resonant
modes
photoluminescence
spectra.
Finite
element
analysis
confirms
the
expected
strong
field
localization
near
resonators'
outer
boundaries,
highlighting
FIB
potential
photonics.
Abstract
Hybrid
optical
components
and
circuits
that
deal
with
multiple
signal
generation
processing
are
quintessential
for
neural
networking
systems.
Herein,
the
study
reports
fabrication
of
one
such
component,
a
hybrid
directional
coupler
(HDC)
from
blue
emissive
(4,4′‐bis(2,6‐di(1H‐pyrazol‐1‐yl)pyridin‐4‐yl)biphenyl)
(BPP)
green
(
E
)‐1‐(((5‐bromopyridin‐2‐yl)imino)methyl)naphthalen‐2‐ol
(BPyIN)
pseudo‐plastic
molecular
crystals.
Initially,
BPyIN
microcrystal
waveguide
(OW1)
is
shaped
into
strained
five
bends
using
an
atomic
force
microscopy
cantilever‐tip
aided
mechanophotonics
approach.
Later,
singly
bent
(OW2)
integrated
at
coupling
region
on
to
produce
2
×
monolithic
(DC).
this
DC
extended
HDC
by
integrating
BPP
(OW3)
another
bend
deformed
waveguide.
The
fabricated
can
effectively
split
incident
light
three
parts
different
ratios
deliver
multi‐color
outputs
depending
port
receiving
input
signal.
spontaneous
various
signals
produced
in
circuit
helps
understanding
functioning
complex
networks.
demonstration
innovative
manifests
their
utility
diverse
applications
quantum
computing
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(28)
Published: Feb. 5, 2024
Abstract
Multidimensional
integrated
micro/nanostructures
are
vitally
important
for
the
implementation
of
versatile
photonic
functionalities,
whereas
current
material
structures
still
suffer
undesired
surface
defects
and
contaminations
in
either
multistep
micro/nanofabrications
or
extreme
synthetic
conditions.
Herein,
dimension
evolution
organic
self‐assembled
2D
microrings
3D
microhelixes
multidimensional
devices
is
realized
via
a
protic/aprotic
solvent‐directed
molecular
assembly
method
based
on
multiaxial
confined‐assisted
growth
mechanism.
The
with
consummate
circle
boundaries
molecular‐smooth
surfaces
function
as
high‐quality
whispering‐gallery‐mode
microcavities
dual‐wavelength
energy‐influence‐dependent
switchable
lasing.
Moreover,
smooth
natural
twistable
characteristics
act
active
photon‐transport
materials
polarization
rotators.
These
results
will
broaden
horizon
constructing
microstructures
circuits.
Advanced Physics Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 4, 2024
Abstract
The
precise
shaping
of
optical
waveguides
is
crucial
for
advancing
photonic
circuit
technologies.
In
this
study,
the
first
fabrication
a
resonator
introduced
with
coiled
circular
geometry(CCG)
using
pseudo‐plastic
microcrystals
6,6′‐((1
E
,1′
)‐hydrazine‐1,2‐diylidenebis(methaneylylidene))bis(2,4‐dibromophenol),
HDBP.
molecular
packing
supported
by
type‐II
inter‐molecular
halogen
bonding
and
hydrogen
provides
an
exceptional
strain‐holding
capacity
HDBP
crystals.
This
property
enables
creation
compact
CCGs
three
interconnected
turns
utilizing
atomic
force
microscopy
cantilever
tip‐based
mechanophotonics
technique.
CCG
acts
as
concentric
ring‐resonator
(CRR)
that
splits
routes
light
in
clockwise
anticlockwise
directions
along
turns,
providing
interference.
Subsequently,
waveguide
integrated
CRR,
resulting
development
organic
crystal‐based
filter.
modulation
observed
modes’
wavelengths
their
intensities
when
coupled
CRR
shows
filter
functionality.
fabricated
device
holds
promise
applications
high‐fidelity
sensing,
precision
micro‐measurements,
quantum
processing
technologies,
showcasing
potential
crystals
photonics.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(52)
Published: Aug. 22, 2024
Abstract
Organic
heterostructures
(OHs)
with
multi‐segments
exhibit
special
optoelectronic
properties
compared
monomeric
structures.
Nevertheless,
the
synthesis
of
multi‐block
remains
challenging
due
to
compatibility
issues
between
segment
parts,
which
restricts
their
application
in
optical
waveguides
and
integrated
optics.
Herein,
we
demonstrate
programmable
in‐situ
co‐assembly
engineering,
combining
multi‐step
spontaneous
self‐assembly
processes
promote
a
rational
arrangement
three
or
more
segments.
The
design
segments
enables
exciton
manipulation
ensures
proper
output
among
multi‐segment
OHs.
This
work
controllable
growth
within
OHs,
providing
pathway
construct
complex
OHs
for
development
future
applications.