Dynamic room-temperature phosphorescence by reversible transformation of photo-induced free radicals

Xiaokang Yao, Huifang Shi, Xiao Wang, He Wang, Qiuying Li, Yuxin Li, Jian Liang, Jingjie Li, Yixiao He, Huili Ma, Wei Huang, Zhongfu An

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Abstract

Room-temperature phosphorescence (RTP) with a dynamic feature endows organic luminescent materials with promising application in optoelectronic fields. However, it remains a formidable challenge to obtain dynamic RTP materials. Herein, we reported a strategy for dynamic RTP via reversible transformation of radicals under external stimuli. RTP gradually disappeared with continuous UV-light irradiation owing to the conversion of NDIA to NDIA·− in NDIA/PVA film, which can be recovered by oxidation with oxygen. Regarding the excellent reversibility and repeatability, the potential applications for round-the-clock anti-counterfeiting and tag were first demonstrated. This finding not only outlines a principle to synthesize new RTP materials with dynamic behavior, but also expands the scope of applications of dynamic RTP materials.[Figure not available: see fulltext.].

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1538-1543
Number of pages6
JournalScience China Chemistry
Volume65
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2022

Keywords

  • anti-counterfeiting
  • radical emission
  • room-temperature phosphorescence
  • supramolecular self-assembly

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