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Interests: long-lifetime OLEDs; white OLEDs; electroluminescence mechanism; thermal evaporation process; tandem devices

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Organic and inorganic luminescent materials have captured intensive attention all over the word due to their wide application scope (e.g., display, lighting, biological detection and environmental monitoring). Meanwhile, basic investigations on organic and inorganic luminescent materials have been developing in recent years. For example, based on the developments of organic luminescent materials, OLEDs have been successfully commercialized and honored as the most promising candidates for next-generation display and lighting technology due to their high image quality, auto-emission, ﬂexibility and other merits. Recently, carbon dots, perovskite, aggregation-induced emission (AIE)-type emitters and thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF)-type emitters as well as their applications have been significantly developed.

In order to further showcase the latest advances in organic and inorganic luminescent materials, we have organized this Special Issue titled “Organic and Inorganic Luminescent Materials” to collect recent advances in the field of organic and inorganic luminescent materials, including novel luminescent materials, luminescent devices, luminescent mechanisms and other applications of organic and inorganic luminescent materials, among other relevant topics. This Research Topic welcomes original research, review, and perspective articles covering topics including, but not limited to, the following aspects:

1. Progress of organic and inorganic luminescent materials.

2. Molecular design of organic and inorganic luminescent materials.

3. Progress of the application of organic and inorganic luminescent materials.

4. Luminescent mechanisms and processes of luminescent materials and devices.

Prof. Dr. Liang Zhou
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Dr. Weiqiang Liu
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Efficient and Near-Zero Thermal Quenching Cr³⁺-Doped Garnet-Type Phosphor for High-Performance Near-Infrared Light-Emitting Diode Applications

by Zaifa Yang

Molecules 2024, 29(17), 4253; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29174253 - 7 Sep 2024

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In recent years, near-infrared (NIR) phosphors have attracted great research interest due to their unique physical properties and broad application prospects. However, obtaining NIR phosphors with both high quantum efficiency and excellent thermal stability remains a great challenge. In this study, novel NIR Ca₃Mg₂ZrGe₃O₁₂:Cr³⁺ phosphors were successfully prepared using a high-temperature solid-phase method, and the structure and luminescent properties of the material were systematically investigated. Ca₃Mg₂ZrGe₃O₁₂:0.01Cr³⁺ emits NIR light in the range of 600 to 900 nm with a peak at 758 nm and a half-height width of 89 nm under the excitation of 457 nm blue light. NIR luminescence shows considerable quantum efficiency, and the internal quantum efficiency of the optimized sample is up to 68.7%. Remarkably, the Ca₃Mg₂ZrGe₃O₁₂:0.01Cr³⁺ phosphor exhibits a near-zero thermal quenching behavior, and the luminescence intensity of the sample at 250 °C maintains 92% of its intensity at room temperature. The mechanism of high thermal stability has been elucidated by calculating the Huang Kun factor and activation energy. Finally, NIR pc-LED devices prepared from Ca₃Mg₂ZrGe₃O₁₂:0.01Cr³⁺ phosphor with commercial blue LED chips have good performance, proving that this Ca₃Mg₂ZrGe₃O₁₂:0.01Cr³⁺ NIR phosphor has potential applications in night vision and biomedical imaging. Full article

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Role of Functional Groups in Tuning Luminescence Signature of Solution-Processed Graphene Quantum Dots: Experimental and Theoretical Insights

by Zhicheng Ke, Muhammad Azam, Shujat Ali, Muhammad Zubair, Yu Cao, Abbas Ahmad Khan, Ali Hassan and Wei Xue

Molecules 2024, 29(12), 2790; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29122790 - 12 Jun 2024

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Zero-dimensional graphene quantum dots (GQDs) present unique optoelectronic properties in the large-spectrum range from UV to visible. However, the origin of luminescence in GQDs is still a debatable question. Therefore, the present work investigates the features of trap-mediated and edge-state-functionalized group-associated luminescence enhancement of GQDs. The attached functional groups’ involvement in the upsurge of photoluminescence has been discussed theoretically as well as experimentally. In addition, the role of the aromatic ring, the functional group attached, and their positions of attachment to the aromatic ring to tune the emission wavelength and Raman modes have been elucidated theoretically as well as experimentally. We found that in the case of the –OH group attached outside of the aromatic ring, the long-range π hybridization dominates, which suggests that the emission from this model can be dictated by long-range π hybridization. In particular, we found that oxygen-containing functional groups attached outside of the aromatic ring are the main source of the luminescence signature in GQDs. Furthermore, density functional theory (DFT) indicates that the –OH functional group attached outside of the aromatic ring perfectly matched with our experimental results, as the experimental bandgap (2.407 eV) is comparable with the theoretical simulated bandgap (2.399 eV) of the –OH group attached outside of the aromatic ring. Full article

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Enhancing the Luminescence of La₃Mg₂NbO₉:Mn⁴⁺ Phosphor through H₃BO₃ and Charge Compensator Co-Doping for Use in Plant Growth Lamps

by Zaifa Yang, Ruoxuan Wang, Shuyu Yang, Hongxia Bu and Jingfen Zhao

Molecules 2024, 29(6), 1402; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29061402 - 21 Mar 2024

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Mn⁴⁺-doped red-light-emitting phosphors have become a research hotspot that can effectively enhance photosynthesis and promote morphogenesis in plants. Herein, the red phosphor La₃Mg₂NbO₉:Mn⁴⁺ was synthesized through the solid-state reaction method. The effects of adding H₃BO₃ and a charge compensator R⁺ (R = Li, Na, K) on the crystal structure, morphology, quantum efficiency, and luminous performance of the La₃Mg₂NbO₉:Mn⁴⁺ phosphor were systematically analyzed, respectively. The results showed that adding H₃BO₃ flux and a charge compensator improved the quantum efficiency and luminescence intensity. The emission intensity of the phosphor was enhanced about 5.9 times when Li⁺ was used as the charge compensator, while it was enhanced about 240% with the addition of H₃BO₃ flux. Remarkably, it was also found that the addition of H₃BO₃ flux and a charge compensator simultaneously improved the thermal stability at 423 K from 47.3% to 68.9%. The prototype red LED fabricated using the La₃Mg₂NbO₉:Mn⁴⁺,H₃BO₃,Li⁺ phosphor exhibited a perfect overlap with the phytochrome absorption band for plant growth. All of these results indicate that the La₃Mg₂NbO₉:Mn⁴⁺,H₃BO₃,Li⁺ phosphor has great potential for use in agricultural plant lighting. Full article

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Density Functional Calculation and Evaluation of the Spectroscopic Properties and Luminescent Material Application Potential of the N-Heterocyclic Platinum(II) Tetracarbene Complexes

by Bao-Hui Xia, Yin-Si Ma and Fu-Quan Bai

Molecules 2024, 29(2), 524; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29020524 - 20 Jan 2024

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A series of reported Pt(II) carbene complexes possibly have the ability to serve as the new generation of blue emitters in luminescent devices because of their narrow emission spectra, high photoluminescence quantum yields (PLQYs), and rigid molecular skeleton. However, the combination of all carbene ligands with different multidentate structures will affect the overall planarity and horizontal dipole ratio to varying degrees, but the specific extent of this effect has not previously been analyzed in detail. In this work, density functional computation is used to study a class of platinum tetracarbene bidentate complexes with similar absorption and emission band characteristics, which is the main reason for the remarkable difference in quantum efficiency due to subtle differences in electronic states caused by different ligands. From the calculation results, the major reason, which results in significantly decrease in quantum efficiency for [Pt(cyim)₂]²⁺, is that [Pt(cyim)₂]²⁺ can reach the non-radiative deactivation metal-centered d-d excited state through an easier pathway compared with [Pt(meim)₂]²⁺. The result, based on changes in the dihedral angle between ligands, can achieve the goal of improving and designing materials by adjusting the degree of the dihedral angle. (meim: bis(1,1′-dimethyl-3,3′-methylene-diimidazoline-2,2′-diylidene); cyim: bis(1,1′-dicyclohexyl-3,3′-methylene-diimidazoline-2,2′-diylidene). Full article

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Achieving Luminescence of Sr₃Ga_1.98In_0.02Ge₄O₁₄:0.03Cr³⁺ via [In³⁺] Substitution [Ga³⁺] and Its Application to NIR pc-LED in Non-Destructive Testing

by Tao Wang, Bingkai Gao, Jiehong Li, Zhijun Wang and Panlai Li

Molecules 2023, 28(24), 8059; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28248059 - 13 Dec 2023

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Cr³⁺-doped Sr₃Ga₂Ge₄O₁₄:0.03Cr³⁺ (SGGO:0.03Cr³⁺) phosphor was synthesized via a high-temperature solid-phase method. Considering the tunable structure of SGGO, Ga³⁺ ions in the matrix were substituted with In³⁺ ions at a certain concentration. The tuned phosphor produced a red-shifted emission spectrum, with its luminescence intensity at 423 K maintained at 63% of that at room temperature; moreover, the internal quantum efficiency increased to 65.60%, and the external quantum efficiency correspondingly increased to 21.94%. On this basis, SGIGO:0.03Cr³⁺ was encapsulated into a pc-LED, which was applied in non-destructive testing (NDT) experiments, successfully realizing the recognition of water and anhydrous ethanol, proving its potential application in the field of NDT. Full article

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Study on Asymmetric Vibrational Coherent Magnetic Transitions and Origin of Fluorescence in Symmetric Structures

by Lulu Sun, Ning Li, Ji Ma and Jingang Wang

Molecules 2023, 28(18), 6645; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28186645 - 15 Sep 2023

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In this work, the physical mechanisms of three highly efficient circularly polarized luminescent materials are introduced. The UV–vis spectra are plotted; the transition properties of their electrons at the excited states are investigated using a combination of the transition density matrix (TDM) and the charge difference density (CDD); combining the distribution of electron clouds, the essence of charge transfer excitation in three structures is explained. The resonance Raman spectrum of the three structures at the S₁ and S₂ excited states are calculated. The M, M-4 and M, M-5 structures are found to produce novel chirality by electronic circular dichroism (ECD) spectrum, and the reasons for the chirality of the M, M-4 and M, M-5 structures are discussed by analyzing the density of transition electric/magnetic dipole moments (TEDM/TMDMs) in different orientations. Finally, the Raman optical activity (ROA) of M, M-4, and M, M-5 are calculated, and the spectra are plotted. This study will provide guidance for the application of carbon-based nanomaterials in organic electronic devices, solar cells, and optoelectronics. Full article

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Highly Effective Thermally Activated Delayed Fluorescence Emitters Based on Symmetry and Asymmetry Nicotinonitrile Derivatives

by Min Gyeong Choi, Chan Hee Lee, Chihaya Adachi and Sae Youn Lee

Molecules 2022, 27(23), 8274; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27238274 - 27 Nov 2022

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In this study, we developed two thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) emitters, ICzCN and ICzCYP, to apply to organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). These emitters involve indolocarbazole (ICz) donor units and nicotinonitrile acceptor units with a twisted donor-acceptor-donor (D-A-D) structure for small singlet (S₁) and triplet (T₁) state energy gap (ΔE_ST) to enable efficient exciton transfer from the T₁ to the S₁ state. Depending on the position of the cyano-substituent, ICzCN has a symmetric structure by introducing donor units at the 3,5-position of isonicotinonitrile, and ICzCYP has an asymmetric structure by introducing donor units at the 2,6-position of nicotinonitrile. These emitters have different properties, such as the maximum luminance (L_max) value. The L_max of ICzCN reached over 10000 cd m⁻². The external quantum efficiency (η_ext) was 14.8% for ICzCN and 14.9% for ICzCYP, and both achieved a low turn-on voltage (V_on) of less than 3.4 eV. Full article

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Rare Earth Complexes of Europium(II) and Substituted Bis(pyrazolyl)borates with High Photoluminescence Efficiency

by Ruoyao Guo, Zifeng Zhao, Aoben Wu, Yuqin Li, Kezhi Wang, Zuqiang Bian and Zhiwei Liu

Molecules 2022, 27(22), 8053; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27228053 - 20 Nov 2022

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Rare earth europium(II) complexes based on d-f transition luminescence have characteristics of broad emission spectra, tunable emission colors and short excited state lifetimes, showing great potential in display, lighting and other fields. In this work, four complexes of Eu(II) and bis(pyrazolyl)borate ligands, where pyrazolyl stands for pyrazolyl, 3-methylpyrazolyl, 3,5-dimethylpyrazolyl or 3-trifluoromethylpyrazole, were designed and synthesized. Due to the varied steric hindrance of the ligands, different numbers of solvent molecules (tetrahydrofuran) are participated to saturate the coordination structure. These complexes showed blue-green to yellow emissions with maximum wavelength in the range of 490–560 nm, and short excited state lifetimes of 30–540 ns. Among them, the highest photoluminescence quantum yield can reach 100%. In addition, when the complexes were heated under vacuum or nitrogen atmosphere, they finally transformed into the complexes of Eu(II) and corresponding tri(pyrazolyl)borate ligands and sublimated away. Full article

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Double Perovskite Mn⁴⁺-Doped La₂CaSnO₆/La₂MgSnO₆ Phosphor for Near-Ultraviolet Light Excited W-LEDs and Plant Growth

by Zheng Lu, Dashuai Sun, Zeyu Lyu, Sida Shen, Jianhui Wang, Hanwei Zhao, Lixuan Wang and Hongpeng You

Molecules 2022, 27(22), 7697; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27227697 - 9 Nov 2022

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Non-rare earth doped oxide phosphors with far-red emission have become one of the hot spots of current research due to their low price and excellent physicochemical stability as the red component in white light-emitting diodes (W-LEDs) and plant growth. Herein, we report novel Mn⁴⁺-doped La₂CaSnO₆ and La₂MgSnO₆ phosphors by high-temperature solid-phase synthesis and analyzed their crystal structures by XRD and Rietveld refinement. Their excitation spectra consist of two distinct excitation bands with the dominant excitation range from 250 to 450 nm, indicating that they possess strong absorption of near-ultraviolet light. Their emission is located around 693 and 708 nm, respectively, and can be absorbed by the photosensitive pigments Pr and Pfr, proving their great potential for plant growth. Finally, the prepared samples were coated with 365 nm UV chips to fabricate far-red LEDs and W-LEDs with low correlation color temperature (CCT = 4958 K/5275 K) and high color rendering index (R_a = 96.4/96.6). Our results indicate that La₂CaSnO₆:Mn⁴⁺ and La₂MgSnO₆:Mn⁴⁺ red phosphors could be used as candidate materials for W-LED lighting and plant growth. Full article

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Very Low-Efficiency Droop in 293 nm AlGaN-Based Light-Emitting Diodes Featuring a Subtly Designed p-Type Layer

by Mu-Jen Lai, Yi-Tsung Chang, Shu-Chang Wang, Shiang-Fu Huang, Rui-Sen Liu, Xiong Zhang, Lung-Chien Chen and Ray-Ming Lin

Molecules 2022, 27(21), 7596; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27217596 - 5 Nov 2022

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This paper reports an AlGaN-based ultraviolet-B light-emitting diode (UVB-LED) with a peak wavelength at 293 nm that was almost free of efficiency droop in the temperature range from 298 to 358 K. Its maximum external quantum efficiencies (EQEs), which were measured at a current density of 88.6 A cm^–2, when operated at 298, 318, and 338 K were 2.93, 2.84, and 2.76%, respectively; notably, however, the current droop (J-droop) in each of these cases was less than 1%. When the temperature was 358 K, the maximum EQE of 2.61% occurred at a current density of 63.3 A cm^–2, and the J-droop was 1.52%. We believe that the main mechanism responsible for overcoming the J-droop was the uniform distribution of the concentrations of injected electrons and holes within the multiple quantum wells. Through the subtle design of the p-type AlGaN layer, with the optimization of the composition and doping level, the hole injection efficiency was enhanced, and the Auger recombination mechanism was inhibited in an experimental setting. Full article

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Review of the Application of Dual Drug Delivery Nanotheranostic Agents in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Liver Cancer

by Qinghe Han, Lianze Du, Lili Zhu and Duo Yu

Molecules 2023, 28(20), 7004; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28207004 - 10 Oct 2023

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Liver cancer has high incidence and mortality rates and its treatment generally requires the use of a combination treatment strategy. Therefore, the early detection and diagnosis of liver cancer is crucial to achieving the best treatment effect. In addition, it is imperative to explore multimodal combination therapy for liver cancer treatment and the synergistic effect of two liver cancer treatment drugs while preventing drug resistance and drug side effects to maximize the achievable therapeutic effect. Gold nanoparticles are used widely in applications related to optical imaging, CT imaging, MRI imaging, biomarkers, targeted drug therapy, etc., and serve as an advanced platform for integrated application in the nano-diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Dual-drug-delivery nano-diagnostic and therapeutic agents have drawn great interest in current times. Therefore, the present report aims to review the effectiveness of dual-drug-delivery nano-diagnostic and therapeutic agents in the field of anti-tumor therapy from the particular perspective of liver cancer diagnosis and treatment. Full article

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