journal article·2025-06Open access

Thermochromic Circularly Polarized Luminescence via Chiral AIEgen‐Loaded Microcapsules for Adaptive Camouflage and Security

Shusheng Chen, Dan Liu, Yue Zhang, Dongjian Zhang, Zufan Chen, Tianhao Wu, Xing Feng, Zijie Qiu, Guobin Yi, Zheng Zhao, Ben Zhong Tang

Advanced Optical Materials· Volume 13· Issue 16

Abstract

Abstract Stimuli‐responsive circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) materials show great promise for dynamic camouflage, information encryption, and smart sensing. However, synthesis complexity and limited practical versatility hinder current research. This study demonstrates novel thermochromic CPL microcapsules that contain chiral aggregation‐induced emission luminogens (AIEgens) doped alkane phase change materials (PCMs). The synthesized AIEgens, characterized by a high photoluminescence quantum yield of 73.3% and obvious chiroptical properties, are successfully incorporated into PCMs to form thermochromic CPL materials. Microencapsulation of the AIEgen‐doped PCMs effectively addresses practical concerns of leakage and corrosion, yielding stable and thermally reliable microcapsules. These microcapsules exhibit versatility across diverse polymeric matrices and substrate surfaces, highlighting their adaptability. Leveraging the thermochromic CPL properties, 2 and 3D information encryption systems based on microcapsule‐embedded coatings are developed, ensuring high‐level data security. Furthermore, their application in automotive camouflage and personalized decoration effectively adapts car coatings to diverse environmental terrains, improving aesthetics and versatility. The easy scalable fabrication and multifunctionality of these thermochromic CPL microcapsule‐embedded coatings hold transformative potential for security and camouflage, offering innovative solutions for protecting sensitive information and enhancing vehicle aesthetics.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials · Synthesis and Properties of Aromatic Compounds · Polydiacetylene-based materials and applications

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Affiliations

School of Advanced Manufacturing Guangdong University of Technology Jieyang 515200 China

Guangdong Provincial Laboratory of Chemistry and Fine Chemical Engineering Jieyang Center Jieyang 515200 China

School of Science and Engineering Shenzhen Institute of Aggregate Science and Technology The Chinese University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Guangdong 518172 China

School of Materials and Energy Guangdong University of Technology Guangzhou 510006 China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China · National Key Research and Development Program of China · Science, Technology and Innovation Commission of Shenzhen Municipality · Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation of Guangdong Province

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