Rational structural engineering of photochromism and photoluminescence in bipyridinium-based bifunctional systems

  • Shi Kai Yu
  • , Jie Zhang*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Bipyridinium-based systems integrating photochromism and photoluminescence hold promise for smart materials but face challenges in radical stability and emission controllability. Here, we report a π-stacking-engineered conjugated polypyridinium ligand (PTP) that achieves durable photochromism and tunable dual photoluminescence. Single-crystal analysis reveals infinite π-π stacking and hydrogen-bonded networks, stabilizing photogenerated radicals. Upon 365 nm irradiation, rapid photocoloration arises from persistent pyridinium radicals, while excitation-dependent emission enables chromaticity shifts from blue to yellow, including white-light emission at 420 nm excitation. Progressive luminescence quenching may occurs under 365 nm light irradiation due to energy transfer to photogenerated radicals. This work demonstrates a supramolecular strategy to synchronize long-lived photochromism with dynamic luminescence modulation, advancing the rational design of multifunctional optical materials.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInternational Conference on Optoelectronic Information and Functional Materials, OIFM 2025
EditorsShahid Hussain, Jupeng Ding
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510694477
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 19 Aug 2025
Externally publishedYes
EventInternational Conference on Optoelectronic Information and Functional Materials, OIFM 2025 - Xi'an, China
Duration: 18 Apr 202520 Apr 2025

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume13784
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Optoelectronic Information and Functional Materials, OIFM 2025
Country/TerritoryChina
CityXi'an
Period18/04/2520/04/25

Keywords

  • Bipyridinium derivatives
  • Excitation-dependent emission
  • Photochromism
  • Photoluminescence
  • Radical lifetime

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