An AIPE-active heteroleptic Ir(III) complex for latent fingermarks detection

Rui Liu, Zhongming Song, Yuhao Li, Yang Li, Wanwan Yao, Haoling Sun, Hongjun Zhu

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Abstract

The existence of a sensitive, accurate and convenient method to visualize latent fingermarks (LFs) is of great importance for police identification. In this work, a novel heteroleptic cationic Ir(III) complex (DX-5), which exhibits dual emission (λmax = 362 nm, Ф = 0.16 and λmax = 494 nm, Ф = 0.59) and aggregation-induced phosphorescent emission (AIPE) characteristics, was designed and synthesized. This complex was used to enhance the visualization of LFs on different surfaces of porous and non-porous substrates. The results illustrate that complex DX-5 can define the details of LFs up to the third level within 5 min, proving to be a candidate material for criminal investigations applications.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)840-846
Number of pages7
JournalSensors and Actuators B: Chemical
Volume259
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Apr 2018

Keywords

  • AIPE
  • Ir(III) complex
  • Latent fingermarks
  • Phosphorescence
  • Third level
  • Visualization

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