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Supramolecular Photothermal Effects: A Promising Mechanism for Efficient Thermal Conversion
Luyang Zhao1, Yamei Liu1, Ruirui Xing1
1State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 1 North Second Street, Zhongguancun, Beijing, 100190, China.
Abstract:
Supramolecular assemblies have been very successful in regulating the photothermal conversion efficiency of organic photothermal materials in a simple and flexible way, compared with conventional molecular synthesis. In these assemblies, it is the inherent physiochemical mechanism that determines the photothermal conversion, rather than the assembly strategy. This Minireview summarizes supramolecular photothermal effects, which refer to the unique features of supramolecular chemistry for regulating the photothermal conversion efficiency. Emphasis is placed on the mechanisms of how self-assembly affects the photothermal performance. The supramolecular photothermal effects on various types of light-harvesting species are discussed in detail. The timely interpretation of supramolecular photothermal effects is promising for the future design of the photothermal materials with high efficiency, precision, and multiple functionalities for a wide array of applications.
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