Near-infrared II aggregation-induced electrochemiluminescence of organic dots

For the first time, we report novel aggregation-induced electrochemiluminescence (AIECL) of organic dots in aqueous media, with near-infrared II (NIR-II) luminescence peaked at 906 nm. Furthermore, a hybrid mechanism of ECL generation is revealed by various experiments in conjunction with theoretical calculations. This work opens a window for exploring efficient organic dye-based NIR-II AIECL emitters. The first example of aggregation-induced electrochemiluminescence of organic dots with near-infrared II light emission is demonstrated, which broadens the scope of NIR-II ECL materials.

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For the first time, the aggregation-induced electrochemiluminescence (AIECL) phenomenon of organic dots in aqueous media is reported, with near-infrared II (NIR-II) luminescence at 906 nm. A hybrid mechanism of ECL generation is revealed through experiments and calculations. This work opens up new possibilities for exploring efficient organic dye-based NIR-II AIECL emitters.