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  • Materials Science
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Photophysics

Background:

  • Ultralong organic phosphorescence typically requires aggregation, posing challenges in dilute environments due to molecular motion.
  • Stabilizing triplet states is crucial for achieving sustained phosphorescence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To achieve ultralong single-molecule phosphorescence (USMP) at room temperature in a monomer state.
  • To investigate the role of aggregation, conformation, temperature, and moisture on USMP.
  • To explore the potential of USMP materials in smart organic optoelectronics.

Main Methods:

  • Coassembling biphenyl and naphthalene derivatives with poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) at low density.
  • Studying the effects of aggregation, conformation, temperature, and moisture on phosphorescence.
  • Employing theoretical calculations to understand the mechanisms of phosphorescence and aggregation effects.

Main Results:

  • USMP was achieved in the monomer state by confining molecules within PVA, which stabilizes the triplet state.
  • Aggregation through intermolecular stacking and hydrogen bonding completely suppressed USMP, while enhancing fluorescence.
  • Theoretical calculations indicated that aggregation hinders intersystem crossing and promotes non-radiative decay, while twisted conformations favor intersystem crossing.

Conclusions:

  • Poly(vinyl alcohol) provides a confined environment crucial for stabilizing triplet states and enabling USMP in monomers.
  • Aggregation is detrimental to USMP, suppressing intersystem crossing and enhancing fluorescence.
  • USMP exhibits reversible sensitivity to temperature and moisture, indicating potential for smart organic optoelectronic applications.