Achievement of Efficient Thermally Activated Delayed Fluorescence Materials Based on 1,8-naphthalimide Derivatives Exhibiting Piezochromic and Thermochromic Luminescence

Overview

Journal RSC Adv

Publisher Royal Society of Chemistry

Specialty Chemistry

Date 2024 May 30

PMID 38813129

Authors

Meiling Chen

Yuzhuo Chen

Zhongzhen Su

Yuchun Li

Hanxiao Fei

Hua Zhang

Yunan Wu

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Abstract

In this study, we developed a D-A type imide derivative based on 1,8-naphthalimide, NI-mPCz, which exhibited outstanding thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) properties. Additionally, it demonstrates characteristics of piezochromic and thermochromic luminescence. The thermochromic luminescence observed is attributed to crystalline transformations occurring during the heating process, as evidenced by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and microscopic examinations. Moreover, the good compatibility of NI-mPCz with HeLa cells and its excellent imaging performance indicate its potential for application in the field of biological imaging. These results provide valuable insights for the design and development of new organic electronic and bioimaging materials with high-efficiency TADF characteristics.

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