journal article·2024-05Open access

Advanced Molecular Design for Efficient Multicolor Electrochemiluminescence and Amplified Spontaneous Emission Based on Tetra‐BF2 Complexes

Luxia Cui, Ami Horioka, Ryoichi Ishimatsu, Masashi Mamada, Chihaya Adachi, Keishiro Tahara, Yu Hoshino, Toshikazu Ono

Advanced Optical Materials· Volume 12· Issue 14

Abstract

Abstract Advanced organoboron dyes, incorporating tetra‐boron difluoride (tetra‐BF2) moieties, are developed, demonstrating efficient electrochemiluminescence (ECL) emissions in the green to orange regions through direct ion annihilation. By introducing diverse alkyl modifications in the molecules, luminescence color tuning is achieved via alterations in conjugation and bending angle. A photoluminescence quantum yield of 100% in dilute solutions is successfully achieved. Notably, the introduction of alkyl groups to the methine side stabilizes the radical ionic state, resulting in a high ECL efficiency of 74% through an efficient radical‐ion annihilation pathway. The key factor is that the energy of the annihilation reaction exceeds the S1 energy required for luminescence. Spin density calculations further elucidate the substituent effects on the radical ions of complexes. Moreover, the lasing properties of these materials in the solution‐processed blend films are investigated, revealing a low amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) threshold (Eth) of 6.40 ± 0.24 µJ cm−2, which is notably lower among organic laser materials. This is attributed to their large Stokes shifts and high quantum yield. The excellent ECL and ASE performances establish these materials as a valuable addition to the existing library of organoboron dyes, offering fresh insights into the development of organic solid‐state lasers.
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OpenAlex topics: Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials · Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques · Organic Light-Emitting Diodes Research

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Affiliations

Department of Applied Chemistry Graduate School of Engineering Kyushu University 744 Motooka, Nishi‐ku Fukuoka 819‐0395 Japan

Department of Applied Physics University of Fukui 3‐9‐1 Bunkyo Fukui 910‐8507 Japan

Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics Research (OPERA) Kyushu University 744 Motooka, Nishi‐ku Fukuoka 819‐0395 Japan

Department of Chemistry Graduate School of Science Kyoto University Sakyo‐ku Kyoto 606‐8502 Japan

International Institute for Carbon Neutral Energy Research (I2CNER) Kyushu University 744 Motooka, Nishi‐ku Fukuoka 819‐0395 Japan

Faculty of Engineering and Design Kagawa University 2217–20 Hayashi‐cho Takamatsu Kagawa 761‐0396 Japan

Center for Molecular Systems (CMS) Kyushu University 744 Motooka, Nishi‐ku Fukuoka 819‐0395 Japan

Funding

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

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