This
study
presents
3-pyrrolyl
BODIPY-based
Schiff
base
and
benzothiazole
derivatives
with
tunable
red-to-NIR
properties,
highlighting
a
Re(
i
)
complex
distorted
octahedral
geometry
for
its
potential
in
coordination
chemistry.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 3389 - 3396
Published: March 26, 2025
It
is
challenging
to
predict
optical
properties
of
fluorescent
dyes,
especially
in
the
crystalline
state,
owing
uncertainty
conformation,
packing,
and
coupling.
Herein,
we
elucidate
decisive
role
molecular
conformation
packing
fluorescence
emissions
some
materials
based
on
experimental
results
theoretical
calculations.
Two
homologous
fluorophores
(Ph-MP
Ph-HP)
were
synthesized,
they
both
exhibited
interesting
crystallization-induced
emission
enhancement
quenching.
Although
homologues
show
almost
same
behavior
solid
on-off
their
crystals
depends
upon
different
factors.
Emission
Ph-MP
governed
by
twisted
intramolecular
charge
transfer
effect,
while
Ph-HP
relied
π-π
stacking.
Based
this
understanding,
application
single-molecule-based
versatile
information
encryption
was
demonstrated.
believed
that
evidence
unveiled
mechanism
for
effect
crystallization
will
contribute
development
high-performance
luminescent
materials.
Materials Chemistry Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(20), P. 3266 - 3271
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
A
simple
synthetic
approach
to
aromatic
heterocyclic
[
a
]-fused
BODIPYs,
which
exhibit
“butterfly-shaped”
crystal
structures,
high
Φ
F
,
and
tunable
HOMO
levels.
Neurophotonics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(01)
Published: March 8, 2024
Imaging
neuronal
architecture
has
been
a
recurrent
challenge
over
the
years,
and
localization
of
synaptic
proteins
is
frequent
in
neuroscience.
To
quantitatively
detect
analyze
structure
synapses,
we
recently
developed
free
SODA
software
to
association
pre
postsynaptic
proteins.
fully
take
advantage
spatial
distribution
analysis
complex
cells,
such
as
neurons,
also
selected
some
new
dyes
for
plasma
membrane
labeling.
Using
Icy
plugin,
could
both
conventional
single
molecule
microscopy,
giving
access
molecular
map
at
nanoscale
level.
replace
those
distributions
within
three-dimensional
(3D)
shape,
used
MemBright
probes
3D
STORM
decipher
entire
shape
various
dendritic
spine
types
single-molecule
resolution
We
report
here
example
mask,
but
these
tools
have
broader
spectrum
interest
since
they
can
be
whatever
or
cellular
type.
Altogether
with
thus
provide
perfect
toolkit
nanometric
context.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 14, 2024
Organic
molecules
with
tailorable
chemical
structures,
high
stability,
and
solution
processability
have
great
potential
in
the
sensing
field.
Compared
p-type
organic
small
(OSMs),
electron-dominated
n-type
analogs
show
superior
conductivity
when
exposed
to
reducing
gases,
which
can
achieve
outstanding
sensor
signal-to-noise
ratios.
However,
inadequate
humidity
resistance
at
room
temperature
hinders
development
of
such
molecules.
Herein,
an
A-D-π-D-A
molecular
design
strategy
is
proposed
based
on
electron-deficient
B←N
units,
results
effective
intramolecular
charge
transport
sensitive
responses
by
extending
π-conjugation
bridge.
As
a
result,
ST-2BP
configuration
shows
prominent
sensitivity
787
(R
Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 27, 2024
We
have
prepared
and
characterized
two
diradicaloid
systems
5a
5b
that
originated
from
the
oxidation
of
a
1,7-(4-(2,6-di-tert-butyl)phenol)-substituted
aza-BODIPY
core.
The
diradicaloids
were
by
large
array
experimental
computational
methods.
diamagnetic
closed-shell
state
was
postulated
as
ground
in
solution
solid-state
with
substantial
thermal
population
originating
both
open-shell
diradical
triplet
states
observed
at
room
temperature.
Transient
absorption
spectroscopy
indicates
fast
(<10
ps)
excited
deactivation
pathways
associated
target
compounds'
character
Variable-temperature
1H
NMR
spectra
indicate
solvent
dependency
5b.
could
be
stepwise
reduced
to
mixed-valence
radical-anion
dianion
upon
consequent
single-electron
reductions.
Similarly,
deprotonated
aza-BODIPYs
can
oxidized
form.
Both
dianionic
forms
exhibit
an
intense
NIR
region.
Density
functional
theory
(DFT)
time-dependent
DFT
calculations
used
explain
transformations
UV–Vis-NIR
all
compounds.
Advanced Optical Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 24, 2024
Abstract
Photomodulable
fluorophores
constitute
advanced
materials
as
they
possess
the
ability
to
modify
their
photophysical
properties
upon
photoirradiation.
A
new
mechanism
of
photoconversion
is
recently
established,
called
Directed
Photooxidation
Induced
Conversion
based
on
coupling
with
Aromatic
Singlet
oxygen
Reactive
Moieties
(ASORMs).
In
this
work,
The
(DPIC)
intended
be
applied
Perylene
BisImide
(PBI)
due
its
appealing
properties.
experimental
results
showed
that
two
ASORMs
PBI
core,
here
furan
and
pyrrole,
led
impressive
photomodulable
fluorophores.
While
PBI‐F
exhibited
a
100
nm
shift,
PBI‐P
displayed
an
80‐fold
fluorescence
intensity
enhancement
photoactivation.
Analysis
photoproducts
conversion
do
not
involve
addition
singlet
ASORM.
Instead,
occurred
through
efficient
successive
photocyclizations.
Finally,
intracellular
vesicles
are
successfully
photoconverted
by
means
endocytosed
PLGA‐polymer
nanoparticles
loaded
PBI‐F.
This
study
highlights
unique
capability
furan‐
pyrrole‐conjugated
enable
optical
phototransformation
European Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
27(42)
Published: Aug. 14, 2024
Abstract
Tris(3‐pyrrolyl
BODIPY)
on
1,3,5‐triazine
scaffold
was
synthesized
over
a
sequence
of
steps
starting
from
commercially
available
cyanuric
chloride.
The
chloride
reacted
with
p‐hydroxy
benzaldehyde
to
afford
tris(p‐oxybenzaldehyde)
which
then
excess
pyrrole
under
acid
catalyzed
conditions
1,3,5‐triazine‐tris(meso‐p‐oxyphenyl
dipyrromethane).
Subsequent
in
situ
oxidation
this
compound
DDQ
obtain
tris(meso‐oxyphenyldipyrromethene)
treated
followed
by
the
addition
Et
3
N/BF
⋅
OEt
2
afforded
fluorescent
tris(3‐pyrrolyl
BODIPY).
For
comparison,
tris(BODIPY)
triazine
prepared
oxidizing
tris(meso‐oxyphenyldipyrromethane)
complexation
BF
.
Both
compounds
were
thoroughly
characterized
and
studied
various
experimental
theoretical
methods.
Absorption,
steady
state
fluorescence,
time‐resolved
transient‐absorption
studies
revealed
that
BODIPY),
excitonic
interactions
between
two
three
3‐pyrrolyl
BODIPY
units
resulted
hypsochromic
shift
spectral
bands,
reducing
quantum
yield
singlet
lifetime
whereas
did
not
show
such
interactions.
DFT
helped
understanding
both
solution
solid
state.
viscosity
indicated
fluorescence
increases
significantly
solvent
viscosity,
suggesting
its
potential
for
measuring
cellular
during
physiological
processes.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 24, 2024
Abstract
Photoactivatable
fluorescent
probes
are
valuable
tools
in
bioimaging
for
tracking
cells
down
to
single
molecules
and
molecule
localization
microscopy.
For
the
latter
application,
green
emitting
dyes
demand.
We
herein
developed
an
efficient
green-emitting
photoactivatable
furanyl-BODIPY
(PFB)
we
established
a
new
mechanism
of
photoactivation
called
Directed
Photooxidation
Induced
Activation
(DPIA)
where
furan
is
photo-oxidized
directed
manner
by
singlet
oxygen
produced
probe.
The
photoconverter
(93-fold
fluorescence
enhancement
at
510
nm,
49%
yield
conversion)
functionalizable
allowed
targeting
several
subcellular
structures
organelles,
which
were
photoactivated
live
cells.
Finally,
demonstrated
potential
PFB
super-resolution
imaging
performing
PhotoActivated
Localization
Microscopy
(PALM)
Methods and Applications in Fluorescence,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 015002 - 015002
Published: Nov. 14, 2024
The
escalating
prevalence
of
hospital-acquired
infections
poses
a
critical
challenge
for
healthcare
systems
worldwide.
Effective
management
requires
rapid
identification
pathogens
and
their
antibiotic
resistance
profiles.
In
this
study,
we
utilized
the
photoconvertible
mEos4b
protein,
which
transitions
from
green
to
red
fluorescence
upon
blue
light
exposure,
distinguish
live
dead
bacteria.
gene
was
cloned
into
prokaryotic
vector
expressed
in