The design and synthesis of green emissive iridium(iii) complexes guided by calculations of the vibrationally-resolved emission spectra

Abstract

A key challenge in developing emissive materials for organic light-emitting diodes is to optimize their colour saturation, which means targeting narrowband emitters. In this combined theoretical and experimental study, we...

Experimental and theoretical studies of pH-responsive iridium(iii) complexes of azole and N-heterocyclic carbene ligands

“…1,4,6,[20][21][22] In the case of luminescent iridium(III) complexes with a d 6 configuration, phosphorescence often arises from mixing of the MLCT and LC excited states. [23][24][25] Importantly, the photophysical and biological properties of iridium(III) complexes can be readily tuned through ligand choice and these compounds have been employed as powerful tools for biological imaging, therapy and sensing applications. 10,20,22,[26][27][28] For example, pH-sensitive phosphorescent iridium(III) complexes have been evaluated for monitor-ing pH in physiological and pathological processes.…”

“…1,4,6,20–22 In the case of luminescent iridium( iii ) complexes with a d 6 configuration, phosphorescence often arises from mixing of the MLCT and LC excited states. 23–25…”