Circularly polarized luminescent framework materials: from synthesis to future applications

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Optoelectronics
• Chemistry

Background:

• Circularly polarized luminescent (CPL) materials exhibit chirality and luminescence, enabling applications in chiroptical sensors, 3D displays, and chemical sensing.
• Enhancing the dissymmetry factor (g_lum) and photoluminescence quantum efficiency (PLQY) are key research goals for CPL materials.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review common preparation methods for CPL-active framework materials based on synthesis mechanisms.
• To summarize research progress in various CPL framework materials.
• To discuss recent applications of CPL composite materials and offer future perspectives.

Main Methods:

• Summarizing synthesis mechanisms for CPL-active framework materials.
• Reviewing research on diverse framework materials with CPL properties.
• Analyzing applications of CPL composite materials.

Main Results:

• Framework materials are effective for enhancing both luminescence and chirality.
• Identified common preparation strategies for CPL framework materials.
• Highlighted applications in fluorescence sensing, white CPL generation, and anti-counterfeiting.

Conclusions:

• CPL framework materials offer significant potential for advanced optical and sensing applications.
• Continued research is crucial for developing novel CPL materials and expanding their applications.
• Future developments may focus on improved CPL properties and integration into functional devices.