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Elena Cariati¹, Valentina Lanzeni, Elisa Tordin

¹Dipartimento CIMA Lamberto Malatesta, University of Milano, UdR INSTM di Milano, via Venezian 21, 20133 Milano, Italy. elena.cariati@unimi.it

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Simple push-pull molecules exhibit crystallization-induced emission (CIE), overcoming aggregation-caused quenching. Restricted intramolecular rotation in the solid state enhances luminescence, enabling applications in sensors and optoelectronics.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Organic Chemistry
Photophysics

Background:

Solid-state luminescent materials are crucial for technology.
Aggregation-caused quenching (ACQ) hinders solid-state luminescence.
Crystallization-induced emission (CIE) offers a solution.

Purpose of the Study:

Investigate CIE in simple push-pull molecules.
Elucidate the mechanism behind enhanced solid-state emission.
Explore potential applications of these materials.

Main Methods:

Synthesis of three 4-dialkylamino-2-benzylidene malonic acid dialkyl esters.
Emission and NMR spectroscopy at variable temperatures.
X-ray diffraction and solid-state photophysical characterization.

Main Results:

Compounds show weak emission in solution/amorphous phase, strong emission in crystalline phase (CIE).
Restricted intramolecular rotation (RIR) around the aryl axis is identified as the primary mechanism.
J-dimeric interactions contribute to intense emission in two compounds.

Conclusions:

The studied molecules demonstrate effective CIE through RIR.
J-dimeric interactions further enhance luminescence.
Acidochromic properties suggest potential in sensors and optoelectronics.