Recent progress of tetraphenylethenes with aggregation-induced emission

Jing Xia, Yan Mei Wu, Ya Ling Zhang, Bin Tong, Jian Bing Shi, Jun Ge Zhi, Yu Ping Dong*

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Abstract

Among the novel organic molecules with aggregation-induced emission (AIE), tetraphenylethenes (TPEs) enjoy the advantages of facile synthesis and efficient solid-state emission as well as high thermal stability. This review mainly focuses on the AIE properties of TPEs with the aspect of hydrophilicity or hydrophobicity. The relationship between TPEs' structures and AIE properties was explained. The application as bio- and chemo-sensors was introduced. Finally, a brief outlook on the design of new AIE-active TPEs and the application of them in relevant fields is forwarded.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)9-25
Number of pages17
JournalYingxiang Kexue yu Guanghuaxue/Imaging Science and Photochemistry
Volume30
Issue number1
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2012

Keywords

  • Aggregation-induced emission
  • Bio- and chemo-sensors
  • Tetraphenylethenes

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