A novel class of Zn(II) Schiff base complexes with aggregation-induced emission enhancement (AIEE) properties: Synthesis, characterization and photophysical/electrochemical properties

A series of novel Zn(II) Schiff base complexes with diphenylamino and carbazole groups that exhibited aggregation-induced emission enhancement were designed and synthesized. The properties of four complexes were investigated by UV–Vis absorption and fluorescence emission spectroscopy, cyclic voltamm...

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Published in:Dyes and pigments 2013-02, Vol.96 (2), p.467-474
Main Authors: Xie, Yu-Zhong, Shan, Guo-Gang, Li, Peng, Zhou, Zi-Yan, Su, Zhong-Min
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aggregation-induced emission enhancement (AIEE)
Density functional theory
Dyes
Electrochemical properties
Emission spectroscopy
Fluorescence
Photophysical properties
Rotational
Schiff base
Schiff bases
Tetrahydrofuran
Voltammetry
Zinc(II) complex
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Summary:A series of novel Zn(II) Schiff base complexes with diphenylamino and carbazole groups that exhibited aggregation-induced emission enhancement were designed and synthesized. The properties of four complexes were investigated by UV–Vis absorption and fluorescence emission spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry and density functional theory calculations. The fluorescence intensities of the four dyes are weak in tetrahydrofuran, but become strong in a mixture of water/tetrahydrofuran (v/v = 9/1). This work constitutes the first observation of this phenomenon for Zn(II) Schiff base complexes. A simple model complex, without the possibility of intramolecular rotational motion, was prepared in order to determine the mechanism of the AIEE. The present aggregation-induced emission enhancement was attributed to restricted intramolecular rotational motions in the solid by carefully analyzing the difference in molecular structure and photophysical properties amongst the new complexes. A series of Zn(II) Schiff base complexes with an intramolecular rotational motion group were prepared. An investigation of their photophysical properties showed that these complexes exhibited aggregation-induced emission enhancement (AIEE) properties. [Display omitted] ► A series of Zn(II) Schiff base complexes have been designed and synthesized. ► The complexes exhibit aggregation-induced emission enhancement property. ► The aggregation-induced emission enhancement phenomenon is related to restriction of intramolecular rotation. ► This is the first time aggregation-induced emission enhancement phenomenon has been observed for Zn(II) Schiff base complexes.
ISSN:0143-7208
1873-3743
DOI:10.1016/j.dyepig.2012.09.020