Recent advances in electrochemiluminescence luminophores

Area of Science:

• Electrochemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
• Materials Science

Background:

• Electrochemiluminescence (ECL) offers advantages like high sensitivity and low cost.
• ECL luminophores are crucial for light generation in ECL systems.
• A comprehensive summary of recent ECL luminophore advancements is lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review recent progress in various types of ECL luminophores.
• To highlight the role of these luminophores in addressing ECL challenges.
• To discuss future perspectives and unresolved challenges in ECL.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of recent advances in ECL luminophores.
• Categorization of luminophores into organic, metal complexes, nanomaterials, metal oxides, and near-infrared.
• Analysis of luminophore roles and performance with illustrative examples.

Main Results:

• Recent advances in organic, metal complexes, nanomaterials, metal oxides, and near-infrared ECL luminophores are discussed.
• Examples illustrate how these luminophores tackle various ECL challenges.
• The review covers progress reported in the last few years.

Conclusions:

• New luminophores are key to advancing ECL applications.
• Further research into novel luminophores can address existing challenges.
• The field of ECL luminophores continues to evolve with significant potential.