Haoyu Ma , Xiaoling Niu , Wenlong Qu , Yongliang Liu , Zhen Feng , Shengbo Zhu
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Abstract
Aggregation induced emission luminogens (AIEgens) as one of the optimal alternatives for designing stimuli-responsive fluorophores for real-life applications have sparked much current interest in smart materials design. Herein, the “Star molecules” in AIEgens of α-cyanostilbene and Tetraphenylethylene (TPE) derivatives were constructed into one molecular, namely DC-TPE-tBu and DC-TPE-CN. Both compounds exhibited significant AIE properties. Moreover, the two compounds could change their luminescent colors and intensities under the stimulation of external mechanical force and UV light, showing excellent mechanochromic luminescent (MCL) and remarkable photo-responsive behaviors, respectively. The stimuli responsive mechanisms were investigated by powder X-Ray diffractometer (PXRD) spectra and density functional theory calculations (DFT). The MLC behaviors were associated with the crystalline-to-amorphous transitions after mechanical grinding. These remarkable features make them suitable for the application of mechano/photo-sensors. The studies provide a useful strategy for developing AIE-active functional materials.
期刊介绍:
The purpose of the Journal of Luminescence is to provide a means of communication between scientists in different disciplines who share a common interest in the electronic excited states of molecular, ionic and covalent systems, whether crystalline, amorphous, or liquid.
We invite original papers and reviews on such subjects as: exciton and polariton dynamics, dynamics of localized excited states, energy and charge transport in ordered and disordered systems, radiative and non-radiative recombination, relaxation processes, vibronic interactions in electronic excited states, photochemistry in condensed systems, excited state resonance, double resonance, spin dynamics, selective excitation spectroscopy, hole burning, coherent processes in excited states, (e.g. coherent optical transients, photon echoes, transient gratings), multiphoton processes, optical bistability, photochromism, and new techniques for the study of excited states. This list is not intended to be exhaustive. Papers in the traditional areas of optical spectroscopy (absorption, MCD, luminescence, Raman scattering) are welcome. Papers on applications (phosphors, scintillators, electro- and cathodo-luminescence, radiography, bioimaging, solar energy, energy conversion, etc.) are also welcome if they present results of scientific, rather than only technological interest. However, papers containing purely theoretical results, not related to phenomena in the excited states, as well as papers using luminescence spectroscopy to perform routine analytical chemistry or biochemistry procedures, are outside the scope of the journal. Some exceptions will be possible at the discretion of the editors.