Highly phosphorescent platinum() emitters: photophysics, materials and biological applications

In recent years a blossoming interest in the synthesis, photophysics and application of phosphorescent Pt( ii ) complexes, particularly on their uses in bioimaging, photocatalysis and phosphorescent organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), has been witnessed. The superior performance of phosphorescent...

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Published in:Chemical science (Cambridge) 2016-03, Vol.7 (3), p.1653-1673
Main Authors: Li, Kai, Ming Tong, Glenna So, Wan, Qingyun, Cheng, Gang, Tong, Wai-Yip, Ang, Wai-Hung, Kwong, Wai-Lun, Che, Chi-Ming
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological
Emitters
Ligands
Luminescence
Phosphorescence
Spectroscopy
Stability
Synthesis
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Summary:In recent years a blossoming interest in the synthesis, photophysics and application of phosphorescent Pt( ii ) complexes, particularly on their uses in bioimaging, photocatalysis and phosphorescent organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), has been witnessed. The superior performance of phosphorescent Pt( ii ) complexes in these applications is linked to their diverse spectroscopic and photophysical properties, which can be systematically modulated by appropriate choices of auxiliary ligands. Meanwhile, an important criterion for the practical application of phosphorescent metal complexes is their stability which is crucial for biological utilization and industrial OLED applications. Taking both the luminescence properties and stability into consideration, chelating ligands having rigid scaffolds and with strong σ-donor atoms are advantageous for the construction of highly robust phosphorescent Pt( ii ) complexes. The square-planar coordination geometry endows Pt( ii ) complexes with the intriguing spectroscopic and photophysical properties associated with their intermolecular interactions in both the ground and excited states. In this article, we discuss the design and synthesis of phosphorescent Pt( ii ) complexes with elaboration on the effects of ligands on the structure and luminescence properties. Based on their photophysical and emission properties, we intend to shed light on the great promise of highly robust phosphorescent Pt( ii ) emitters in an array of applications from molecular materials to biosensors. The structural effects of ligands on the emission properties of Pt( ii ) complexes and promising applications of luminescent Pt( ii ) complexes in various areas are discussed.
ISSN:2041-6520
2041-6539
DOI:10.1039/c5sc03766b