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Synthesis and Properties of a Novel Four-Coordinate 8-Hdroxy-Quinolate-Based Complex

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Organoboron compounds have attracted significant interest because of their special properties conferring photoluminescence, electroluminescence, and chemiluminescence. However, there are few reported examples of their use in electrochemiluminescence (ECL). This work represents a significant contribution by providing comprehensive evidence that elucidates the critical role of four-coordinate boron coordination in modulating and enhancing ECL properties. By introducing a coordinatively saturated boron center into a designed molecular framework, we achieved a 2.5-fold enhancement in ECL intensity during electrochemical processes. These results address the limited fundamental understanding of ECL behavior pertinent to tetracoordinate boron systems and provide valuable insights into molecular design strategies for developing stable and highly efficient ECL luminophores.

Source: International Journal of Molecular Sciences

DOI: 10.3390/ijms262110528

Authors: Jun Cheng, Zilong Zhang, Ruiyao Wang, Hongbo Wang

Institutions: University of Liverpool, Jianghan University, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

Language: English

Topic: Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,499

Funder: Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation of Food Nutrition and Human Health (111 Center)