Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(10)
Published: Jan. 23, 2024
Synthetic
breakthroughs
diversify
the
molecules
and
polymers
available
to
chemists.
We
now
report
first
successful
synthesis
of
a
series
optically-pure
2,2'-tethered
binaphthyl-embedded
helical
ladder
based
on
quantitative
chemoselective
ladderization
by
modified
alkyne
benzannulations
using
4-alkoxy-2,6-dimethylphenylethynyl
group
as
source,
inaccessible
conventional
approach
lacking
2,6-dimethyl
substituents.
Due
defect-free
helix
formation,
circular
dichroism
signal
increased
more
than
6
times
previously
reported
value.
The
resulting
secondary
structure
can
be
fine-tuned
controlling
binaphthyl
dihedral
angle
in
repeating
unit
with
variations
2,2'-alkylenedioxy
tethering
groups
one
carbon
atom
at
time.
optimization
structures
led
strong
circularly
polarized
luminescence
high
fluorescence
quantum
yield
(28
%)
dissymmetry
factor
(2.6×10
Advanced Optical Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(6)
Published: Jan. 19, 2023
Abstract
Chiral
materials
capable
of
generating
circularly
polarized
luminescence
(CPL)
have
gained
rapidly
growing
research
interest
by
virtue
their
peculiar
photophysical
characteristics
and
far‐reaching
applications.
Amongst
various
CPL
materials,
polymer‐based
constituted
an
important
class
owing
to
abundant
types,
ease
manufacture,
high
thermal
stability,
as
well
as,
tunable
properties.
The
present
work
reviews
the
latest
advances
in
constructing
which
are
classified
based
on
interaction
modes
between
chiral
luminescent
components,
that
is,
covalent
interaction,
non‐covalent
without
interactions.
newly
emerging
categories
nonconventional
fluorescence‐based
room
temperature
phosphorescence,
with
thermally
activated
delayed
fluorescence
properties
also
presented.
Typical
applications
emitters
organic
light‐emitting
diodes,
information
security
encryption,
optical
sensors
further
discussed.
Additionally,
current
challenges
future
perspectives
this
field
summarized.
This
review
article
is
expected
stimulate
more
unprecedented
achievements
derived
from
thus
promoting
practical
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(49)
Published: March 19, 2023
Abstract
Circularly
polarized
light
(CPL)
with
the
end
of
optical
vector
traveling
along
circumferential
trajectory
shows
left‐
and
right‐handedness,
which
transmits
chiral
information
to
materials
via
complicated
CPL–matter
interactions.
Materials
circular
dichroism
respond
CPL
illumination
selectively
differential
outputs
that
can
be
used
design
novel
photodetectors.
Racemic
or
achiral
compounds
under
go
through
photodestruction,
photoresolution,
asymmetric
synthesis
pathways
generate
enantiomeric
bias
activity.
By
this
strategy,
helical
polymers
inorganic
plasmonic
nanostructures
are
synthesized
directly,
their
intramolecular
folding
subsequent
self‐assembly
photomodulable
as
well.
In
aggregated
state
liquid
crystal
phase,
sense
dynamic
molecular
packing
is
sensitive
brought
by
CPL,
enabling
amplification
supramolecular
scale.
review,
application‐guided
strategies
CPL‐responsive
aimed
systematically
summarized
discussed.
Asymmetric
synthesis,
resolution,
property‐modulation
small
organic
compounds,
polymers,
nanoparticles,
assemblies
crystals
highlighted
based
on
important
developments
during
last
decades.
Besides,
applications
light–matter
interactions
including
detection
biomedical
also
referred.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(13)
Published: Feb. 6, 2023
Inspired
by
biological
helices
(e.g.,
DNA),
artificial
helical
polymers
have
attracted
intense
attention.
However,
precise
synthesis
of
one-handed
from
achiral
materials
remains
a
formidable
challenge.
Herein,
series
poly(biphenyl
allene)s
with
controlled
molar
mass
and
low
dispersity
were
prepared
induced
into
using
chiral
amines
alcohols.
The
helix
was
simultaneously
memorized,
even
after
the
inducer
removed.
switchable
induction
processes
visible
to
naked
eye;
exhibited
blue
emission
(irradiated
at
365
nm),
whereas
cyan
clear
circularly
polarized
luminescence.
formed
stable
gels
in
various
solvents
helicity
discrimination
ability:
same-handed
self-healing,
opposite-handed
self-sorted.
Moreover,
could
separate
enantiomers
via
enantioselective
crystallization
high
efficiency
enantioselectivity.
Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
57(8), P. 1188 - 1201
Published: April 5, 2024
ConspectusCircularly
polarized
luminescence
(CPL)
generated
by
chiral
luminescent
systems
has
sparked
enormous
attention
in
multidisciplinary
field
as
it
brings
infinite
potential
for
applications,
such
3D
optical
displays,
biological
probes,
and
chiroptical
sensors.
Satisfying
both
the
conditions
of
chirality
(including
fluorescence
or
phosphorescence)
is
a
prerequisite
constructing
CPL
materials.
In
this
regard,
whether
organic,
inorganic,
hybrid
systems,
components
generally
involve
effective
coupling
through
covalent
noncovalent
bonds.
For
interactions,
copolymerization
monomers,
although
bonds
provide
high
stability
system,
they
inevitably
tedious
preparation
procedures
that
connect
together.
bonds,
take
supramolecular
assembly
an
example,
elements
achiral
light-emitting
units
are
transferred
intermolecular
their
advantages
include
diversity
building
blocks,
stimuli
responsiveness
brought
well
amplification
signals
coassembly.
However,
system
may
be
poor,
performance
morphology
difficult
to
predict.
Gratifyingly,
matching
rule
do
not
rely
on
together
with
interactions
allows
effortless
construction,
modulation,
systems.In
Account,
we
overview
different
strategies
based
rule,
including
fluorescence-selective
absorption,
circularly
reflection,
energy
transfer
(CPF-ET).
Examples
these
illustrated
focus
helical
polymers
light
appealing
structures
wide
uses.
instance,
can
convert
racemic
into
one
specific
handedness
simply
overlapping
polymer's
circular
dichroism
(CD)
spectra
luminophore's
emission
spectra.
employing
selective
reflection
certain
handedness's
light,
twisting
power
(HTP)
polymer
cholesteric
liquid
crystals
(N*-LCs)
gives
glum.
Additionally,
CPF-ET,
only
spectrum
donor
absorption
(or
excitation)
acceptor
required
overlap,
no
between
two
required.
An
outlook
materials
related
which
will
avail
optimization
extension
intriguing
approach
concludes
Account.
We
hope
Account
offer
insightful
inspiration
flourishing
progress
present
exciting
opportunities.
Bioactive Materials,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
6(7), P. 1878 - 1909
Published: Dec. 13, 2020
Poly(α-l-lysine)
(PLL)
is
a
class
of
water-soluble,
cationic
biopolymer
composed
α-l-lysine
structural
units.
The
previous
decade
witnessed
tremendous
progress
in
the
synthesis
and
biomedical
applications
PLL
its
composites.
PLL-based
polymers
copolymers,
till
date,
have
been
extensively
explored
contexts
such
as
antibacterial
agents,
gene/drug/protein
delivery
systems,
bio-sensing,
bio-imaging,
tissue
engineering.
This
review
aims
to
summarize
recent
advances
nanomaterials
these
fields
over
last
decade.
first
describes
derivatives,
followed
by
main
text
their
translational
studies.
Finally,
challenges
perspectives
are
addressed.
Biomacromolecules,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
22(1), P. 57 - 75
Published: July 27, 2020
Antimicrobial
peptides
(AMPs)
are
naturally
occurring
macromolecules
made
of
amino
acids
that
potent
broad-spectrum
antibiotics
with
potential
as
novel
therapeutic
agents.
This
review
aims
to
summarize
the
fundamental
principles
concerning
structure
and
mechanism
action
these
AMPs,
in
order
guide
design
polymeric
analogues
organic
chemistry
can
generate.
Among
those
simplified
analogues,
this
particularly
focuses
on
called
polypeptide
polymers:
they
showing
great
by
providing
one
best
biomimetic
bioactive
structures
for
further
biomaterials
science
applications.
APL Bioengineering,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
5(2)
Published: April 1, 2021
Enzymes
play
a
central
role
in
fundamental
biological
processes
and
have
been
traditionally
used
to
trigger
various
processes.
In
recent
years,
enzymes
tune
biomaterial
responses
modify
the
chemical
structures
at
desired
sites.
These
modifications
allowed
fabrication
of
hydrogels
for
tissue
engineering
therapeutic
applications.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
overview
advancements
use
hydrogel
fabrication.
Strategies
enhance
enzyme
function
improve
biocompatibility
are
described.
addition,
we
describe
future
opportunities
challenges
production
enzyme-mediated
crosslinkable
hydrogels.