Organic Optoelectronic Materials: A Rising Star of Bioimaging and Phototherapy

Abstract

Recently, many organic optoelectronic materials (OOMs), especially those used in organic light‐emitting diodes (OLEDs), organic solar cells (OSCs), and organic field‐effect transistors (OFETs), are explored for biomedical applications including imaging and photoexcited therapies. In this review, we summarize recently developed OOMs for fluorescence imaging, photoacoustic imaging, photothermal therapy, and photodynamic therapy. Relationships between their molecular structures, nano‐aggregation structures, photophysical mechanisms, and properties for various biomedical applications are discussed. Mainly four kinds of OOMs are covered: thermally activated delayed fluorescence materials in OLEDs, conjugated small molecules and polymers in OSCs, and charge‐transfer complexes in OFETs. Based on the OOM's unique optical properties, including excitation light wavelength and exciton dynamics, they are respectively exploited for suitable biomedical applications. This review is intended to serve as a bridge between researchers in the area of organic optoelectronic devices and those in the area of biomedical applications. Moreover, it provides guidance for selecting or modifying OOMs for high‐performance biomedical uses. Current challenges and future perspectives of OOMs are also discussed with the hope of inspiring further development of OOMs for efficient biomedical applications.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved

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