Molecular logic operations from complex coacervation with aggregation-induced emission characteristics
Jianhui Liu, Tianfu Zhang, Xiaolin Liu, Jacky W. Y. Lam, Ben Zhong Tang, Ying Chau
Abstract
Leveraging complex coacervation of a polycation and a bivalent anion with aggregation-induced emission characteristics, we accomplish eight basic logic operations with environmental stimuli as inputs, producing Boolean-like fluorescence intensity or turbidity 'outputs' with contrast higher than one order of magnitude. Storage of information of a fluorescent pattern and thermo-sensor applications are also demonstrated.
Topics & Concepts
CoacervateBivalent (engine)Aggregation-induced emissionMaterials scienceNanotechnologyComputer scienceChemistryPhysicsBiochemistryOpticsMetalMetallurgyFluorescenceLuminescence and Fluorescent MaterialsMolecular Sensors and Ion DetectionSupramolecular Chemistry and Complexes