Stable Luminescent Diradicals: The Emergence and Potential Applications

Stable luminescent diradicals, characterized by the presence of two unpaired electrons, exhibit unique photophysical properties that are sensitive to external stimuli such as temperature, magnetic fields, and microwaves. This sensitivity allows the manipulation of their spin states and luminescence, setting them apart from traditional closed-shell luminescent molecules and luminescent monoradicals. As a result, luminescent diradicals are emerging as promising candidates for a variety of applications. This minireview discusses recent advances in the design and synthesis of luminescent diradicals, explores their photophysical properties and potential applications. It also examines the challenges and prospects in…

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  National Natural Science Foundation of China

  Awards: 52103210, 62475116 and 22105054, 62422404, 22105054, 62475116, 62422404 and 52103210
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  Government of Jiangsu Province
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  People's Government of Jilin Province
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  Department of Science and Technology of Jilin Province

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  National Key Research and Development Program of China

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