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  • Materials Science
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Photochemistry

Background:

  • Aggregate science explains material performance changes during aggregate formation.
  • Aggregation-induced improvements in material multifunctionality are rarely documented.
  • Aggregation-induced emission (AIE) luminogens offer unique optical properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a novel class of multifunctional AIE luminogens (AIEgens) based on 5,10-diarylphenazine (DPZ) derivatives.
  • To investigate the simultaneous activation of multiple properties upon aggregation.
  • To explore the potential of these AIEgens in photodynamic therapy.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of 5,10-diarylphenazine (DPZ) derivatives.
  • Characterization of photophysical properties (fluorescence, AIE behavior).
  • Evaluation of free radical and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation efficiencies.
  • Assessment of cytotoxicity for photodynamic therapy applications.

Main Results:

  • A new class of full-wavelength emitting AIEgens based on DPZ derivatives was successfully synthesized.
  • Multiple properties, including fluorescence intensity, free radical, and Type I ROS efficiencies, were simultaneously activated from unimolecular to aggregate states.
  • Detailed mechanistic studies elucidated the reasons for performance enhancement upon aggregation.
  • Some synthesized AIEgens demonstrated significant toxicity towards cancer cells in photodynamic therapy.

Conclusions:

  • Aggregation positively impacts and enhances multiple material functions, validating aggregate science principles.
  • The developed DPZ-based AIEgens represent a promising platform for multifunctional materials.
  • This research is expected to advance aggregate science theory for designing advanced materials with tailored properties.