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Zhen Yan1, Taihong Liu1, Liping Ding1
1Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of New Concept Sensors and Molecular Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, P. R. China.
ACS Central Science
|July 9, 2026
Summary
Multicolor fluorescent smart materials offer tunable properties for advanced applications. Research highlights design strategies and uses in sensing and information security, paving the way for future innovations.
Area of Science:
- Functional Material Science
- Organic Chemistry
Background:
- Multicolor fluorescent smart materials are gaining traction due to their tunable optical properties.
- Small organic molecules are key components in developing these advanced materials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in small-organic-molecule-based multicolor fluorescent materials.
- To cover design principles, optical properties, and applications of these materials.
Main Methods:
- Exploration of classic strategies like modulating electronic excited states and molecular structure.
- Investigation of emerging methods including molecular conformation switching and aggregation control.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated versatility in achieving multicolor fluorescence emission.
- Highlighted applications in fluorescence sensing, anticounterfeiting, and information encryption/decryption.
Conclusions:
- Multicolor fluorescent materials offer significant potential for smart devices.
- Future opportunities lie in overcoming current challenges to accelerate material advancement.
