Molecular logic operations from complex coacervation with aggregation-induced emission characteristics

Leveraging complex coacervation of a polycation and a bivalent anion with aggregation-induced emission characteristics, we accomplish eight basic logic operations with environmental stimuli as inputs, producing Boolean-like fluorescence intensity or turbidity 'outputs' with contrast higher than one order of magnitude. Storage of information of a fluorescent pattern and thermo-sensor applications are also demonstrated.

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By leveraging complex coacervation and aggregation-induced emission characteristics, we achieved eight basic logic operations with environmental stimuli as inputs, generating Boolean-like fluorescence intensity or turbidity outputs with a contrast higher than one order of magnitude. Additionally, we demonstrated the storage of information in a fluorescent pattern and thermo-sensor applications.