Squaraine-based AIEgens for reversible mechanochromism, sensitive and selective hypochlorite detection and photostable far-red fluorescence cell imaging
Weiguo Qiao, Peigen Yao, Yu Chen, Qi Xiao, Lianbin Zhang, Zhong’an Li
Abstract
Squaraines have been successfully designed to exhibit AIE properties based on TPE-functionalized diarylamine derivatives. The modification of end-groups can endow the derived dyes with different optical properties for different applications.
Topics & Concepts
FluorescenceHypochloriteAggregation-induced emissionMaterials sciencePhotochemistryNanotechnologyChemistryOrganic chemistryOpticsPhysicsLuminescence and Fluorescent MaterialsMolecular Sensors and Ion DetectionNanoplatforms for cancer theranostics