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Heteronuclear Complexes Containing Pt(II) and Ag(I) Centers: Application to Efficient Light-Emitting Electrochemical
Ariadna Lázaro1,2, Margarita Crespo1,3, Piotr Pander4,5
1Departament de Química Inorgànica i Orgànica, Secció de Química Inorgànica, Universitat de Barcelona, Martí i Franquès 1-11, E-08028 Barcelona, Spain.
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We report the synthesis of novel ionic heteronuclear Pt(II)-Ag(I) complexes derived from Pt(NCN)-C≡CR precursors (R = aryl), where Ag+ ions coordinate to the acetylene groups. The photophysical investigation reveals a complex interplay of emissions: 3MLCT and 3LC states from the Pt(NCN) units, 3LC emissions from the R aryl groups, and 3MMLCT emissions arising from aggregated Pt(NCN)-X units in the solid state. These complexes exhibit photoluminescence in the range of 650-750 nm, predominantly from 3MMLCT states facilitated by short Pt···Pt contacts. Utilizing complex 4c (R = phenanthryl) as the ionic emitter in proof-of-concept LEECs, we achieved a maximum EQE of 4.1% and a luminance of nearly 2000 cd m-2. These results represent one of the highest-performing LEECs incorporating Pt(II)-based phosphorescent complexes, underscoring their potential in light-emitting applications.
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