Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
135(30)
Published: May 30, 2023
Abstract
Clusteroluminescence
(CL)
and
through‐space
interactions
(TSIs)
of
non‐conjugated
molecules
have
drawn
more
attention
due
to
their
unique
photophysical
behaviors
that
are
different
from
largely
conjugated
luminogens.
However,
achieving
red
even
near‐infrared
(NIR)
emission
such
systems
is
still
challenging
the
intrinsic
drawbacks
lack
theories
for
structure–property
relationships.
In
this
work,
six
phenolic
resins
designed
synthesized
based
on
two
molecule‐engineering
strategies:
increasing
number
TSIs
units
introducing
electron‐donating/‐withdrawing
groups.
All
verified
as
luminogens
with
CL
property
(CLgens),
first
example
CLgens
NIR
(maximum
wavelength
≥680
nm)
high
absolute
quantum
yield
(47
%)
reported.
Experiments
theoretical
analysis
reveal
types,
locally
excited
state
charge
transfer
state,
play
essential
roles
in
these
polymers,
which
could
be
manipulated
via
changing
structural
conformation
electron
density
or
altering
transition
behaviors.
This
work
not
only
provides
an
approach
manipulate
polymers
but
also
endows
commercially
available
practical
value
luminescence
materials.
Chinese Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
41(14), P. 1705 - 1712
Published: Feb. 17, 2023
Comprehensive
Summary
Nucleophilic
substitution
reaction
and
1,3‐dicarbonyl
compounds
play
significant
roles
in
organic
chemistry,
non‐traditional
intrinsic
luminescence
(NTIL)
has
become
an
emerging
research
area.
Here,
we
demonstrate
the
successful
nucleophilic
polymerization
of
compounds,
including
acetylacetone,
3,5‐heptanedione,
methyl
acetoacetate,
cyclopentane‐1,3‐dione,
1,3‐indandione,
1‐phenyl‐1,3‐butanedione
dibenzoylmethane,
where
reactive
hydrogens
at
α
position
are
involved.
Through
this
base
catalyzed
polycondensation
between
α,α’‐dibromo
xylene,
a
series
nonconjugated
poly(1,3‐dicarbonyl)s
have
been
successfully
prepared
with
high
yield
(up
to
>99%)
under
mild
conditions.
Investigations
reveal
that
exhibits
self‐accelerating
effect
flexible
stoichiometry
characteristics,
which
advantages
over
traditional
methods.
This
also
intriguing
polymerization‐induced
emission
(PIE)
exhibit
chemical
structure
dependent
aggregation‐induced
(AIE)
type
NTIL.
work
therefore
expands
monomer,
method,
property
libraries
polymer
may
cause
inspirations
methodology,
PIE,
AIE
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
Abstract
The
development
of
near‐infrared
(NIR)
luminophores
offers
significant
potential
in
the
life
sciences,
yet
constructing
pure
organic
clusteroluminescence
(CL)
from
nonconjugated
polymers
via
through‐space
interaction
(TSI)
remains
a
substantial
challenge.
Herein,
it
is
revealed
that
sulfur
(S)
functions
as
bridge
between
isolated
ester
groups
small
molecule
models,
facilitating
(
n
,
π*)
transitions.
Building
on
this,
RCP1
‐
RCP5
and
P1
P4
are
synthesized
to
produce
NIR‐CL
luminophores.
introduction
S
enhances
chain
clustering
polyesters
modulates
inter‐/intra‐chain
TSI,
while
micro‐folding
within
chains
promotes
adjacent
atoms,
resulting
marked
redshift.
Notably,
displayed
fluorescence
peak
at
800
nm,
extending
883
which
sets
new
record
for
CL.
Additionally,
full‐color
fluorescent
fibers
fabricated
explored
application
clusteroluminescent
dyes.
This
work
deepens
understanding
CL
mechanisms
provides
critical
insights
developing
high‐efficiency
materials.
Macromolecular Rapid Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
45(11)
Published: Feb. 17, 2024
Non-traditional
intrinsic
luminescent
(NTIL)
polymer
is
an
emerging
field,
and
its
color-tunable
modification
highly
desirable
but
still
rarely
investigated.
Here,
a
click
chemistry
approach
for
the
modifications
of
NTIL
polymers
by
introducing
clickable
polymerization-induced
emission
luminogen
(PIEgen),
demonstrated.
Through
Cu-catalyzed
azide-alkyne
cycloaddition
chemistry,
series
PIEgens
successful
prepared,
which
further
polymerized
via
reversible
addition-fragmentation
chain
transfer
(RAFT)
polymerization.
Interestingly,
after
modification,
these
monomers
are
nonemissive
in
both
solution
aggregation
states;
while,
corresponding
exhibit
intriguing
aggregation-induced
(AIE)
characteristics,
confirming
their
PIEgen
characteristics.
By
varying
alkynyl
substitutions,
achieved
with
wavelength
from
448
to
498
nm,
revealing
verifying
importance
polymers.
Further
luminescence
energy
application
carried
out
as
well.
This
work
therefore
designs
opens
new
avenue
may
cause
inspirations
research
fields
including
polymer,
NTIL,
AIE
modification.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
This
work
investigates
organic–inorganic
metal
halides
with
room-temperature
phosphorescence,
showing
that
tuning
the
organic
components
and
their
interactions
improves
RTP
performance
for
anti-counterfeiting
applications.
ACS Applied Polymer Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(21), P. 13055 - 13064
Published: Oct. 19, 2024
Nonconventional
luminescent
materials
(NLMs)
offer
promising
alternatives
to
traditional
organic
luminophores
owing
their
lack
of
extensive
π-conjugated
structures.
These
inherent
advantages
like
good
biocompatibility,
hydrophilicity,
low
cytotoxicity,
and
environmental
friendliness,
along
with
simple
synthesis
methods.
However,
achieving
efficient
luminescence
in
NLMs
often
necessitates
highly
concentrated
solutions
or
solid
states,
which
can
be
detrimental
cells
due
cytotoxicity
osmotic
pressure
changes,
hindering
potential
bioimaging.
This
work
presents
the
three
polyesters,
HJ-1,
HJ-2,
HJ-3,
via
a
ring-opening
reaction
diglycidyl
1,2-cyclohexanedicarboxylate
enamines.
polymers
exhibit
remarkable
concentration-
excitation
wavelength-dependent
fluorescence
emission
dilute
solutions,
maximum
quantum
yield
8.8%
at
0.1
mg/mL.
Notably,
HJ-3
displays
rare
white-like
solution.
Additionally,
these
demonstrate
sensitivity
temperature
pH
variations,
making
them
fluorescent
probes.
Their
low-concentration
highlight
as
valuable
tools
for
cell
imaging
applications.
ChemPlusChem,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
88(1)
Published: Dec. 13, 2022
Abstract
The
Barbier
reaction,
a
classical
name
reaction
for
carbon‐carbon
bond
formation,
has
played
important
roles
in
organic
chemistry
over
120
years.
introduction
of
the
into
polymer
development
novel
polymerization,
expands
methodology,
monomer,
chemical
structure
and
property
libraries
aggregation‐induced
emission
(AIE)
non‐traditional
intrinsic
luminescence
(NTIL).
This
mini
review
focuses
on
including
brief
history
importance
polymerization
methods
design
achievements
from
molecular
strategies,
functionalities
properties.
An
outlook
is
also
proposed.
therefore
may
cause
inspirations
to
scientists
different
fields.