Efficient and tunable white-light emission of metal–organic frameworks by iridium-complex encapsulation

Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are well known for their tunable structure and porosity. Many studies have shown they are promising for various important applications, for which their performance can be further enhanced by encapsulating functional species, such as luminescent guest molecules, within the frameworks. Although numerous MOFs are luminescent, very few emit white light and their quantum yield is usually low. Here we report a strategy to achieve efficient white-light emission by encapsulating an iridium complex in the MOF cavity. A mesoporous blue-emitting MOF is prepared as host to encapsulate a yellow-emitting iridium complex, [Ir(ppy)2(bpy)]+. The resultant composites emit bright white light with…

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  National Natural Science Foundation of China

  Awards: 21001022, 21222105, 21131001, 21171033
• NK
  National Key Research and Development Program of China

  Award: 21131001