High Lifetime Research Articles

Mixed Pt-Ni Halide Perovskites for Photovoltaic Application

Cs2PtI6 is a promising photoabsorber with a direct bandgap of 1.4 eV and a high carrier lifetime; however, the cost of Pt inhibits its commercial viability. Here, we performed a cost analysis and experimentally explored the effect of replacing Pt with earth-abundant Ni in solution-processed Cs(PtxNi1−x)(I,Cl)3 thin films on the properties and stability of the perovskite material. Films fabricated with CsI and PtI2 precursors result in a perovskite phase with a bandgap of 2.13 eV which transitions into stable Cs2PtI6 with a bandgap of 1.6 eV upon annealing. The complete substitution of PtI2 in films with CsI + NiCl2 precursors results in a wider bandgap of 2.35 eV and SEM shows two phases—a rod-like structure identified as CsNi(I,Cl)3 and residual white particles of CsI, also confirmed by XRD and Raman spectra. Upon extended thermal annealing, the bandgap reduces to 1.65 eV and transforms to CsNiCl3 with a peak shift to higher 2-theta. The partial substitution of PtI2 with NiCl2 in mixed 50-50 Pt-Ni-based films produces a bandgap of 1.9 eV, exhibiting a phase of Cs(Pt,Ni)(I,Cl)3 composition. A similar bandgap of 1.85 eV and the same diffraction pattern with improved crystallinity is observed after 100 h of annealing, confirming the formation of a stable mixed Pt-Ni phase.

Photocatalytic Depolymerization of Lignin: C-O Bond Cleavage in β-O-4 Models Using S-Doped Ultra-Thin Bi3O4Cl Nanosheets

The selective depolymerization of β-O-4 lignin models into high-value aromatic monomers using photocatalysis presents both significant opportunities and challenges. Photocatalysts often face issues such as high photogenerated carrier recombination rates and limited operational lifetimes. This study introduces S doping to modulate the surface interface of Bi3O4Cl (BOC) nanosheets, enhancing C-O bond cleavage efficiency in β-O-4 lignin models under visible light at ambient temperatures. Comprehensive characterization, including atomic force microscopy (AFM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), electron spin resonance (ESR), and density functional theory (DFT) analysis, revealed that S doping reduces BOC nanosheet thickness to 1.51 nm and promotes charge carrier separation, thereby generating greater concentrations of reactive species, specifically •O2− and •OH. Photocatalytic depolymerization experiments demonstrated that S-doped BOC achieved a C-O bond cleavage selectivity of 93% and an aromatic monomer yield of 629.03 μmol/g/h (i.e., 1.5 times higher than that of undoped BOC). This work provides a strategic approach to designing photocatalysts with enhanced selectivity and efficiency for lignin depolymerization.

Comprehensive review of the monitoring and sensing system in slopes with a special focus on the mining sector.

The failure of slopes due to various natural processes or extensive mining activities is a common problem that has an adverse impact on the environment and may result in severe casualties. Despite taking all the geotechnical considerations for the safe design of slopes, there could be unpredictable slope failure because of unexpected weather, seismic activities, or involvement of unidentified geological structures. Thus, continuous monitoring, forecasting, and warning of slope failures are imperative to save lives and property from devastation. This study was conducted to review the various slope monitoring techniques and propose the best possible monitoring system. The conventional instruments used for slope monitoring are wired, involving the human presence. In contrast, the economic Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs), being less complex, may be utilized for real-time slope monitoring from a distant place to provide early warning about an imminent failure. The proposed early warning monitoring system will consider the local site conditions and be able to obtain various kinds of data regarding the factors influencing slope stability. The monitoring system will be flexible and efficient enough to provide timely warnings with a much higher life time by utilizing energy-efficient ZigBee protocols for communication. A switching mechanism is also proposed to take advantage of network topologies like star and tree. During bad weather, star topology will provide data at a higher rate, and during good weather conditions, tree topology will provide data at a lower rate by letting some nodes go into sleep mode, thus decreasing power consumption.

High Spatiotemporal Near-Infrared II Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging for Quantitative Detection of Clinical Tumor Margins.

Accurate detection of tumor margins is essential for successful cancer surgery. While indocyanine green (ICG)-based near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence (FL) surgical navigation enhances the visual identification of tumor margins, its accuracy remains subjective, underscoring the need for quantitative approaches. In this study, a high spatiotemporal fluorescence lifetime (FLT) imaging technology is developed in the second near-infrared window (NIR-II, 1000-1700nm) for quantitative tumor margin detection, utilizing folate receptor-targeted ICG nanoprobes (FPH-ICG). FPH-ICG exhibits a significantly prolonged NIR-II FLT (750 ±7ps vs 260 ±3ps) and increased NIR-II FL brightness (FPH-ICG/ICG=3.8). In vitro and in vivo studies confirm that FPH-ICG specifically targets folate receptor-α (FRα) on SK-OV-3 ovarian cancer cells, achieving high-contrast NIR-II FL imaging with a signal-to-background ratio of 10.8. Notably, NIR-II FLT imaging demonstrates superior accuracy (90%) and consistency in defining tumor margins compared to NIR-II FL imaging (58%) in both SK-OV-3 tumor-bearing mice and clinical tumor samples. These findings underscore the potential of NIR-II FLT imaging as a quantitative tool for guiding surgical tumor margin detection.

Environmental Factors, Occupational Hazards, and Seasonal Changes: Unveiling the Triggers of Atrial Fibrillation.

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia in the world, with a lifetime risk of 26% for men and 23% for women. Atrial fibrillation is a prevalent cardiac arrhythmia that is more common with increasing age. Globally, around 33.5 million people are estimated to have AF, which is anticipated to rise as the population ages. Although effective therapeutic methods exist, they are costly for the healthcare system. The search was conducted across multiple databases, including Medline, PubMed, and Google Scholar, as well as through manual searches of recognized publications and their bibliographies. Identifying modifiable risk factors for AF and implementing appropriate preventative measures may significantly improve public health and reduce healthcare costs. The development of AF has been reported to be associated with various causes, including electrical and structural changes in the atrial tissue. This article has reviewed how environmental factors, occupational hazards, and seasonal variability can affect AF. The incidence and prevalence of AF have been increasing, leading to a high lifetime risk for individuals. The available evidence indicates that seasonal variation, environmental factors, such as noise and air pollution, type of job, and altitude are all associated with an increased risk of developing AF. Although the exact mechanisms underlying these associations remain unclear, it is likely that a combination of factors, including changes in autonomic tone, inflammation, and oxidative stress, play a role. This review has highlighted the significance of assuming the role of environmental and occupational factors in the development of AF.

An Organic EnT Photocatalyst 4CzMeBN and the Application in the Synthesis of cis-Fused Azetidines.

A powerful EnT photocatalyst 4CzMeBN has been developed and utilized in the synthesis of cis-fused azetidines via dearomative [2+2] cycloaddition under visible light. The photocatalyst 4CzMeBN is a donor-acceptor cyanoarene and features high triplet state energy and long lifetime of triplet state, which would be an alternative to widely used EnT photocatalyst Ir[dF(CF3)ppy]2(dtbbpy)PF6. The photochemical [2+2] cycloaddition provides a facile method to synthesize valuable dihydroisoquinolone-fused azetidines with high efficiency.

Immediate Versus 5-Year Risk-Guided Initiation of Treatment for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease for Australians Aged 40 Years: A Health Economic Analysis.

Current Australian cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention guidelines calculate 5-year CVD risk and recommend treatment when risk crosses specific thresholds. This may leave risk factors untreated for people with a low short-term (i.e. 5 years), but high long-term (i.e. lifetime), risk of CVD. We aimed to evaluate the cost effectiveness of intervention for risk factor control at age 40 years (regardless of calculated risk) compared to intervention for risk factor control at the age recommended by contemporary Australian CVD prevention guidelines (when the 5-year CVD risk reaches 10%) across a range of individual risk factor profiles. We used a causal microsimulation model populated with 108 different risk factor profiles, each replicated 10,000 times. Model data were derived from the UK Biobank study and published sources. The primary causal relationships factored in were those of low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol and systolic blood pressure with CVD (defined as myocardial infarction or stroke). The model simulated the ageing of individuals from 40 to 85 years. We calculated years of life lived, quality-adjusted life-years gained, incremental healthcare costs and the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio when low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol and blood pressure were controlled from age 40 years compared to initiation of treatment as recommended by Australian guidelines. The main side effect in the model was an increased risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus from statin use. The trade-off between reduced CVD and increased type 2 diabetes was summarised via quality-adjust life-years. Incremental cost-effectiveness ratios were compared to the Australian willingness-to-pay threshold of AU$28,000 per quality-adjust life-year gained. We adopted a healthcare perspective (2022 AUD) and discounted results at 3% annually. An earlier intervention meaningfully prevented CVD in all but the lowest risk individuals. Intervention at age 40 years versus age when the 5-year CVD risk reaches 10% led to an increase in quality-adjust life-years for 37/54 female individuals and 44/54 male individuals simulated and an increase in years of life lived (i.e. life expectancy) for 46/54 female individuals and 47/54 male individuals simulated. Earlier intervention was also cost effective in 5/54 female individuals and 17/54 male individuals. Current guidelines may result in certain individuals with a lower 5-year, but higher lifetime, risk of CVD being overlooked for earlier cost-effective interventions to prevent CVD.

The association between triglyceride glucose index and the risk of cardiovascular disease in obstructive sleep apnea

PurposeThe triglyceride glucose (TyG) index is a dependable indicator of insulin resistance (IR), serves as a valuable biomarker for identifying obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and predicting its comorbidities. Both OSA and the TyG index are significantly related to the incidence and development of cardiovascular disease (CVD). We focus on investigating the relationship between the TyG index and the incidence of CVD risk in OSA.MethodsThe TyG index, homeostatic model assessment of IR (HOMA-IR) index, and polysomnography were assessed in 191 participants with OSA and without pre-existing CVD. To estimate the lifetime CVD risk, we employed the ‘Prediction for Atherosclerotic CVD Risk in China’ equation. The TyG index’s association with CVD risk was scrutinized using multivariable logistic regression models, contrasting it with the HOMA-IR index. We compared the predictive power for high lifetime CVD risk of the TyG index and the HOMA-IR index using receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis.ResultsA total of 89 participants had high lifetime CVD risk. In fully adjusted model and additionally adjusted for HOMA-IR index, participants situated within the fifth quantile of the TyG index exhibited an increased lifetime CVD risk, with OR of 4.32 (95% CI, 1.19–15.67). The TyG index demonstrated significant predictive power for high lifetime CVD risk across varying severities of OSA and outperformed the HOMA-IR index, as evidenced by a larger area under the ROC curve.ConclusionThe TyG index, independent of the HOMA-IR index and obesity, was linked to an increased lifetime CVD risk. In predicting cardiovascular outcomes, the TyG index could potentially outperform the HOMA-IR index among individuals with OSA.

Preparation of water-soluble CdSeS alloy quantum dots with small particle size and high fluorescence lifetime by using hydrodynamic cavitation technology and their application in Ag+ detection

In this study, hydrodynamic cavitation (HC) is used as a novel and simple large-scale preparation technique. Water-soluble CdSeS alloy quantum dots (QDs) were successfully prepared by using Cd(NO3)2·4H2O, Na2S·9H2O and selenium powder as cadmium, sulfur and selenium sources. The effects of cycle time, reaction temperature, inlet pressure and Se/S molar ratio on the morphology, size and optical properties of CdSeS QDs were investigated. The prepared CdSeS QDs were characterized by X-ray diffractometer, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, UV–vis absorption spectra, fluorescence emission spectra and fluorescence attenuation curves. Finally, under the conditions of 12 h cycle time, 3.0 bar inlet pressure, 60 °C reaction temperature and 0.5/0.5 Se/S molar ratio, the ternary alloy CdSeS QDs with 2.62 nm average particle size and 482.62 ns fluorescence lifetime was obtained. Furthermore, a mechanism of preparing CdSeS QDs by using the HC method was proposed to explain the process of CdSeS precipitates conversion to CdSeS QDs. In addition, it is also found that Ag+ has a quenching effect on the prepared CdSeS QDs, which means that CdSeS QDs can be used as a fluorescence probe to specifically detect Ag+. This work not only provides a new possibility for large-scale preparation of high-performance QDs but also helps to understand the mechanism of CdSeS QDs as a metal ion selective fluorescence probe.

Suppressed Non-Radiative Recombination in Formamidinium Lead Triiodide under Electric Activation.

The high carrier lifetime of metal halide perovskite (MHP) materials is closely related to the microscopic crystallographic structure. However, the detailed correlation between the lattice structure and carrier dynamics remains unclear. In this work, we found a correlation between lattice strain and open-circuit voltage (Voc) of MHP under electric activation. It is observed that the non-radiative recombination of MHP solar cells is progressively suppressed under elevated residual strain under an electric field. Moreover, the electric activation reduced the density of ions, which permanently switched off the ionic movement in the strained lattice structure. Resultantly, the Voc of cubic formamidinium lead triiodide under electric activation elevated to 1.21 V, which is only 59 mV lower than the theoretical limit of the material. This Voc represents one of the highest values for the same band gap of MHP. This resulted in a high power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 24.15%.

Lead-Free All Inorganic Rubidium Copper Halide Rb2CuX3 (X = Cl, Br) for UVC Photodetector with Fast Response.

Recently, lead halide perovskites have shown great potential in the photodetection field. Unfortunately, the existence of toxic lead elements restricts their practical application. Herein, high-quality 1D lead-free crystals Rb2CuX3 (X = Cl, Br) are successfully synthesized in an acidic medium. Rb2CuCl3 and Rb2CuBr3 display violet photoluminescence emission peaks at 401 and 388nm with a high exciton lifetime of 12.78 and 59.67µs, respectively, which is due to self-trapped excitons (STE). Furthermore, a photodetector is fabricated to detect harmful UVC radiation with Rb2CuBr3 as a light absorber. The proposed photodetector has a responsivity of 0.92mAW-1 and a specific detectivity of 1.57 × 109 Jones with a fast response speed of 2.67/2.70 µs for rise/fall time, respectively. In addition, both the samples show good stability against open air, and continuous ultraviolet light (254nm), as well as good thermal stability which is necessary for device fabrication. Thus, the present study suggests that stable, non-toxic, and environment-friendly Rb2CuX3 (X = Cl, Br) can be a promising candidate for future UVC optoelectronic devices.

Comprehensive Study on Cell Components in High‐Voltage Pouch Cells with Lithium Perchlorate: Decomposition, Transesterification, Chlorination, Deposition, and Self‐Discharge

AbstractBattery development has traditionally focused on high energy and long lifetime cells, but there is now a shift towards their sustainability and safety. One example of this trend is the search for fluorine‐free conductive salts. The overwhelming majority of lithium‐ion conductive salts contain fluorine, which is critical regarding their environmental impact, sustainability, and toxicology. In this study, we perform a comprehensive investigation of the performance and aging mechanisms of cell components with LiClO4 as conductive salt in high‐voltage NMC622‖Graphite pouch cells. The cells containing LiClO4 show poorer electrochemical performance compared to their LiPF6 equivalents. However, to the best of our knowledge, a mechanistic understanding of the effect of LiClO4 on the aging of electrode and electrolyte components for high‐voltage cells is largely missing. Developing such an understanding will pave the way toward designing alternative salts to LiPF6, ultimately leading to fluorine‐free and more sustainable battery cells. Our results show, that the chlorination of ethyl methyl carbonate at both methyl and ethyl groups and the formation of large (Liw)AlxOyClz composite deposits on the cathode surface result from perchlorate degradation at the cathode. This leads to increased cell resistance, reduced capacity retention, and accelerated degradation of the LiClO4‐containing electrolytes.

Society of Surgical Oncology Breast Disease Site Working Group Statement on Bilateral Risk-Reducing Mastectomy: Indications, Outcomes, and Risks.

Bilateral risk-reducing mastectomy (BRRM) is the surgical removal of both breasts to reduce the risk of cancer. In this Society of Surgical Oncology position statement, we review the literature addressing the indications, outcomes, and risks of BRRM to update the society's 2017 statement. We held a virtual meeting to outline key topics and conducted a literature search using PubMed to identify relevant articles. After literature review, recommendations were made according to group consensus. Individuals with a high lifetime risk of breast cancer due to pathogenic variants in high penetrance breast cancer-predisposition genes, early chest or breast radiation exposure, or a compelling family history should be counseled on the option of BRRM. However, BRRM is not recommended for most patients with high-risk lesions and may be contraindicated in patients who have other competing cancers and/or a high risk of surgical complications. BRRM effectively reduces the risk of breast cancer development, although the survival benefit is unclear. For patients with low-to-moderate breast cancer risk, alternative management strategies should be encouraged, including lifestyle modifications, high-risk screening, and risk-reducing medications. Discussions of BRRM should cover: (1) breast-cancer risk estimates; (2) the procedure's degree of risk reduction and impact on survival; (3) surgical techniques, potential surgical complications and long-term sequelae; and (4) alternatives to surgery. Surgeons should encourage shared and informed decision making with patients who have an elevated lifetime risk of developing breast cancer.

Optimization Strategies of Hybrid Lithium Titanate Oxide/Carbon Anodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries.

Lithium-ion batteries, due to their high energy density, compact size, long lifetime, and low environmental impact, have achieved a dominant position in everyday life. These attributes have made them the preferred choice for powering portable devices such as laptops and smartphones, power tools, and electric vehicles. As technology advances rapidly, the demand for even more efficient energy storage devices continues to rise. In lithium-ion batteries, anodes play a crucial role, with lithium titanate oxide standing out as a highly promising material. This anode is favored for its exceptional cycle stability, safety features, and fast charging capabilities. The impressive cycle stability of lithium titanate oxide is largely due to its zero-strain nature, meaning it undergoes minimal volume changes during lithium-ion insertion and extraction. This stability enhances the anode's durability, leading to longer battery life. In addition, the lithium titanate oxide anode operates at a voltage of approximately 1.55 V vs. Li+/Li, significantly reducing the risk of dendrite formation, a major safety concern that can cause short circuits and fires. The material's spinel structure, with its large active surface area, further allows fast electron transfer and ion diffusion, facilitating fast charging. This review explores the characteristics of lithium titanate oxide, the various synthesis methods employed, and its integration with carbon materials to enhance cycle stability, coulombic efficiency, and safety. It also proposes strategies for optimizing lithium titanate oxide properties to create sustainable anodes with reduced environmental impact using eco-friendly routes.

Pancreatic cancer surveillance: Risk stratification of individuals with a germline CDKN2A pathogenic variant.

Individuals carrying a germline CDKN2A pathogenic variant (PV) are at a high risk of developing pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Risk stratification could allow tailored surveillance. To develop a Fine-Gray prediction model for the risk of PDAC in carriers of a CDKN2A PV. Data from two large Dutch pancreatic cancer surveillance programs were used. A limited set of predictor variables were selected bsased on previous literature and the clinical expertise of the study group. A total of 506 CDKN2A PV carriers were included, among whom we showed a substantial lifetime risk of PDAC (23%). The model identifies having a first-degree relative with PDAC (B=0.7256) and a history of smoking (B=0.4776) as significant risk factors. However, the model shows limited discrimination (c-statistic 0.64) and calibration. Our study highlights the high lifetime risk of PDAC in carriers of a CDKN2A PV. While identifying significant risk factors such as family history of PDAC and smoking, our prediction model shows limited precision, highlighting the need for additional factors such as biomarkers to improve its clinical utility for tailored surveillance of high-risk individuals.

Lifetime prevalence of questionable health behaviors and their psychological roots: A preregistered nationally representative survey.

A growing body of evidence suggests that questionable health behaviors- not following medical recommendations and resorting to non-evidence based treatments-are more frequent than previously thought, and that they seem to have strong psychological roots. We thus aimed to: 1) document the lifetime prevalence of intentional non-adherence to medical recommendations (iNAR) and use of traditional, complementary and alternative medicine (TCAM) in Serbia and 2) understand how they relate to 'distal' psychological factors-personality traits and thinking dispositions, and 'proximal' factors-a set of beliefs and cognitive biases under the term 'irrational mindset'. In this preregistered cross-sectional study on a nationally representative sample (N = 1003), we observed high lifetime prevalence of iNAR (91.3%) and TCAM (99.2%). Irrational beliefs, especially magical health beliefs and medical conspiracy theories, were the strongest predictors of TCAM. They also mediated the relation between Disintegration/lower cognitive reflectiveness and TCAM. High Disintegration, and low Conscientiousness predicted iNAR directly, whilst negative experiences with the healthcare system facilitated both types of questionable health practices. The established psychological profile of people prone to questionable health behaviors and the fact they can be tracked to negative experiences with the system can be used to tailor public health communications.

The preparation and luminescence properties of Gd2SiO5:Tb3+@SiO2 core-shell spherical particles

Rare-earth spherical particles (RE-SPs) have garnered significant interest as nanomaterials for biomedical applications due to their high luminescence intensity and tunable luminescence lifetimes. In this study, Tb3+-doped Gd2SiO5@SiO2 (GSO: Tb3+@SiO2) core-shell spherical particles were prepared by coprecipitation and Stöber methods. Firstly, the phase transitions and core-shell structures of GSO:Tb3+@SiO2 SPs during preparation were discussed. The obtained core-shell SPs exhibited excellent dispersion and a well-defined spherical morphology with sizes ranging from 250 to 350nm. Secondly, the luminescence properties of GSO:Tb3+@SiO2 SPs were investigated, delving into the concentration quenching mechanisms of Tb3+ ion and the energy transfer (ET) from Gd3+ to Tb3+ in SPs. Thirdly, the potential biomedical applications of the GSO:Tb3+@SiO2 SPs were evaluated by examining properties such as radioluminescence, luminescence stability and surface charge. The results of present work indicates that the obtained novel spherical particles material with distinct core-shell structures has potential application in X-ray induced photodynamic therapy (X-PDT).

Structure–luminescence property relationships of Yb3+-Doped Y2Mg3-xCax(SiO4)3 single crystals for 0.95–1.2 μm broadband emissions

This study successfully grew Yb3+-doped Y2Mg3-xCax(SiO4)3 (x = 0, 0.125, 0.25, 0.375, 0.5, 0.625, 0.75) (Yb: YCMS) novel single crystals with multiple disordered structures. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first systematic report on the relationship between the luminescence properties (including emission intensity, emission peak position, full width half maximum, and fluorescence lifetime) and the local structure of the luminescent ions based on first-principles calculations. The wide half-height width of emission (103.10 nm@1047 nm) have been realized on the first-grown Yb: YCMS crystals. This study provides a novel solution for designing laser crystals with tunable optical properties. The comprehensive properties of Yb3+-doped YCMS crystals, such as ultra-wide emission bandwidth and high fluorescence lifetime, are promising gain materials for ultrafast laser applications.

BODIPY-Helicene Based Heavy-Atom-Free Photocatalyst for Oxidative Coupling of Amines and Photooxidation of Sulfides.

To develop heavy-atom-free triplet photosensitizers (PSs) based photocatalysts, we designed and synthesized two BODIPY-helicene dyes by fusing the BODIPY core and modified [5]helicene structures. These BODIPY-helicenes structures are twisted and their twisting angles are increased by the developed synthetic method. The BODIPY-helicenes have broad absorption bands over UV-visible region with high triplet conversions and long triplet lifetimes as compared to planar BODIPY dye, PM567. Consequently, these dyes are also highly efficient in generating 1O2 by transferring their triplet energy to 3O2. All these are confirmed by dye-sensitised photooxidation reaction, nanosecond transient absorption spectroscopy study, phosphorescence measurement and DFT calculations. Finally, photocatalytic activity of the highest 1O2 generating BODIPY-helicene (4 b) was checked. 4 b is highly efficient in photocatalytic oxidative coupling of differently substituted amines through aerobatic oxidation using 1O2 generated by its photosensitization. It is also highly efficient photocatalyst for aerobatic oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides. Importantly, the photocatalyst could be quantitatively recovered and reused for several cycles. All these results confirmed the potential use of the BODIPY-helicenes as PSs for photocatalytic organic reactions and the design strategy will be useful for the future development of heavy-atom-free photocatalyst.

Recent Advances in Thermally Activated Delayed Fluorescence-Based Organic Afterglow Materials.

Thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF)-based materials are attracting widespread attention for different applications owing to their ability of harvesting both singlet and triplet excitons without noble metals in their structures. As compared to the conventional fluorescence and room-temperature phosphorescence pathways, TADF originates from the reverse intersystem crossing process from the excited triplet state (T1) to the singlet state (S1). Therefore, TADF emitters enabling activated and long lifetime T1 excitons are potential candidates for generating long-lived afterglow emission, an effect that can still be observed for a while by the naked eye after the removal of the excitation light source. Recently, TADF-based organic afterglow materials featuring high photoluminescence quantum yields and long lifetimes above 100 ms under ambient conditions, have emerged for advanced information security, high-contrast biological imaging, optoelectronic devices, and intelligent sensors, whereas the related systematic review is still lacking. Herein, the recent progress in TADF-based organic afterglow materials is summarized and an overview of the photophysical mechanism, design strategies, and the performances for relevant applications is given. In addition, the challenge and perspective of this area are given at the end of the review.