An o -carborane-based naphthalene macrocyclic arene: dual-state emission and C 60 recognition

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the photoluminescence characteristics of a synthesized o-carborane-based naphthalene macrocyclic arene.
• Synthesis of o-carborane-based naphthalene macrocyclic arene
• Analysis of photoluminescence properties
• Examination of dual-state emission and AIE behavior
• Fluorescence quenching studies with C60
• The compound exhibits dual-state emission properties.
• Photoluminescence shows aggregation-induced emission (AIE) behavior.
• Significant fluorescence quenching occurs in the presence of C60.

Abstract