journal article·2026-01

Reversible Circularly Polarized Luminescence Inversion and Tunable Emission in Chloride‐Bridge‐Linked Supramolecular Polymers

Menglu He, Peiwen Chen, Qian Wang, Shuyuan Zheng, Chi Zhang, Da‐Hui Qu, Guofeng Liu

Advanced Functional Materials· Volume 36· Issue 1
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Abstract

Abstract Achieving precise control over chirality evolution in supramolecular polymers that exhibit circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) inversion during aggregation remains a critical yet challenging endeavor. Herein, the construction of coordinated supramolecular polymers derived from homochiral dimers of four Schiff base derivatives and Zn(II) ions, assembled via dynamic chloride bridges is reported. These supramolecular systems exhibit multiple chiroptical inversions in their aggregated states upon exposure to xylene isomers, a process facilitated by solvent‐induced dimer rotation and reversible dissociation of the chloride bridges. Single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction (SCXRD) analysis reveals that xylene isomers act as molecular actuators, triggering rotational motion of the dimers within the assemblies through hydrogen bonding and C─H···π interactions. By modulating the type of xylene isomer and applying thermal stimuli, precise control over both the CPL inversion and emissive wavelength of these coordinated supramolecular polymers is achieved. This work demonstrates precise control over the chiroptical properties of coordinated supramolecular materials, offering a promising platform for the development of stimuli‐responsive CPL‐active systems with dynamically tunable chirality, particularly for applications in information storage and encryption.
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OpenAlex topics: Synthesis and Properties of Aromatic Compounds · Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials · Polydiacetylene-based materials and applications

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Affiliations

School of Chemical Science and Engineering Advanced Research Institute Tongji University Shanghai 200092 P. R. China

Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Joint International Research Laboratory of Precision Chemistry and Molecular Engineering Feringa Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center Frontiers Science Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry Institute of Fine Chemicals School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering East China University of Science and Technology Shanghai 200237 P. R. China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China · Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality · Project 211 · Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities

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