Photophysical Properties Research Articles

A Hot Exciton Luminogen Constructed by an o‐Carborane Scaffold

AbstractEmitters with the combination of an electron donor (D) and an acceptor (A) have been widely studied and usually exhibited interesting photophysical properties. Hot exciton materials involving an ordinary D‐A structure typically undergo a hybridized local charge transfer (HLCT) process. However, the hot exciton molecules containing more D/A fragments are much less explored. In this study, a new hot exciton material based on an inorganic boron cluster is designed and synthesized, which possesses a V‐type D–A–A′–D′ molecular architecture. The emitter shows an impressive photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY) of up to 90% and demonstrates multiple emissions, excitation‐wavelength‐, solvent‐, and temperature‐dependent emissions. These characteristics are attributed to the coexistence of HLCT and the through‐space charge transfer process (TSTC) triggered by an o‐carborane scaffold in the excited state. Besides, the interchangeable HLCT/TSCT/hRISC processes are demonstrated by temperature‐dependent spectra and femtosecond time‐resolved transient absorption spectra. These findings confirm a novel hot exciton mechanism, simultaneously induced by HLCT and TSCT. This is also the first example of a carborane‐based hot exciton molecule. The current study not only reports a new molecular architecture for a hot exciton material but also gives rise to a new insight into the hot exciton mechanism.

Interface-modulated kinetic differentials in electron and hole transfer rates as a key design principle for redox photocatalysis by Sb2VO5/QD heterostructures.

The efficient conversion of solar energy to chemical energy represents a critical bottleneck to the energy transition. Photocatalytic splitting of water to generate solar fuels is a promising solution. Semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) are prime candidates for light-harvesting components of photocatalytic heterostructures, given their size-dependent photophysical properties and band-edge energies. A promising series of heterostructured photocatalysts interface QDs with transition-metal oxides which embed midgap electronic states derived from the stereochemically active electron lone pairs of p-block cations. Here, we examine the thermodynamic driving forces and dynamics of charge separation in Sb2VO5/CdSe QD heterostructures, wherein a high density of Sb 5s2-derived midgap states are prospective acceptors for photogenerated holes. Hard-x-ray valence band photoemission spectroscopy measurements of Sb2VO5/CdSe QD heterostructures were used to deduce thermodynamic driving forces for charge separation. Interfacial charge transfer dynamics in the heterostructures were examined as a function of the mode of interfacial connectivity, contrasting heterostructures with direct interfaces assembled by successive ion layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR) and interfaces comprising molecular bridges assembled by linker-assisted assembly (LAA). Transient absorption spectroscopy measurements indicate ultrafast (<2ps) electron and hole transfer in SILAR-derived heterostructures, whereas LAA-derived heterostructures show orders of magnitude differentials in the kinetics of hole (<100ps) and electron (∼1ns) transfer. The interface-modulated kinetic differentials in electron and hole transfer rates underpin the more effective charge separation, reduced charge recombination, and greater photocatalytic efficiency observed for the LAA-derived Sb2VO5/CdSe QD heterostructures.

Effect of Conformational States on the Photophysical Properties of Di-para-biphenyl-benzothiadiazole and a Dimethyl Derivative of It

Effect of Conformational States on the Photophysical Properties of Di-para-biphenyl-benzothiadiazole and a Dimethyl Derivative of It

Band Engineering of Perovskite Quantum Dot Solids for High-Performance Solar Cells.

CsPbI3 perovskite quantum dot (PQD) shows high potential for next-generation photovoltaics due to their tunable surface chemistry, good solution-processability and unique photophysical properties. However, the remained long-chain ligand attached to the PQD surface significantly impedes the charge carrier transport within the PQD solids, thereby predominantly influencing the charge extraction of PQD solar cells (PQDSCs). Herein, a ligand-induced energy level modulation is reported for band engineering of PQD solids to improve the charge extraction of PQDSCs. Detailed theoretical calculations and systemic experimental studies are performed to comprehensively understand the photophysical properties of the PQD solids dominated by the surface ligands of PQDs. The results reveal that 4-nitrobenzenethiol and 4-methoxybenzenethiol molecules with different dipole moments could firmly anchor to the PQD surface thoroughly the thiol group to modulate the energy levels of PQDs, and a gradient band structure within the PQD solid is subsequently realized. Consequently, the band-engineered PQDSC delivers an efficiency of up to 16.44%, which is one of the highest efficiencies of CsPbI3 PQDSCs. This work provides a feasible avenue for the band engineering of PQD solids by tuning the surface chemistry of PQDs for high-performing solar cells or other optoelectronic devices. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Substitution effects on the photoinduced excited state dynamics of perylenemonoimides in solution and thin films.

Perylene monoimide (PMI) derivatives are attracting significant attention due to their strong absorption in the visible range, thermal stability, and synthetic accessibility. These properties make them promising for application in various areas such as optoelectronic devices, photosensitizers, etc. In this work, the photophysical properties and excited state dynamics of four different PMI derivatives (PMIB, BrPMITB, PMITB, and APITB) were studied in solution and thin films utilizing steady-state and time-resolved spectroscopic techniques. Among the four PMI derivatives, APITB is designed as a donor-acceptor dyad, with thianthrene as a donor and PMI as an acceptor. The activation of the triplet state through the spin-orbit charge transfer intersystem crossing (SOCT-ISC) process in THF was observed upon substitution with the thianthrene group at the peri position of the PMI moiety. The SOCT-ISC process facilitates triplet formation in the APITB dyad within 423 ps. Meanwhile, other PMI derivatives showed fluorescence within the femtosecond timescale in THF. The PMI derivatives in thin films displayed different photo physical properties to those in THF. This discrepancy arises due to the effective intermolecular coupling between the PMI derivatives in thin films.

Applications of low-valent compounds with heavy group-14 elements.

Over the last two decades, the low-valent compounds of group-14 elements have received significant attention in several fields of chemistry owing to their unique electronic properties. The low-valent group-14 species include tetrylenes, tetryliumylidene, tetrylones, dimetallenes and dimetallynes. These low-valent group-14 species have shown applications in various areas such as organic transformations (hydroboration, cyanosilylation, N-functionalisation of amines, and hydroamination), small molecule activation (e.g. P4, As4, CO2, CO, H2, alkene, and alkyne) and materials. This review presents an in-depth discussion on low-valent group-14 species-catalyzed reactions, including polymerization of rac-lactide, L-lactide, DL-lactide, and caprolactone, followed by their photophysical properties (phosphorescence and fluorescence), thin film deposition (atomic layer deposition and vapor phase deposition), and medicinal applications. This review concisely summarizes current developments of low-valent heavier group-14 compounds, covering synthetic methodologies, structural aspects, and their applications in various fields of chemistry. Finally, their opportunities and challenges are examined and emphasized.

Luminescent tetranuclear copper(I) and gold(I) heterobimetallic complexes: A phosphine acetylide amidinateorthogonal ligand framework for selective complexation.

The synthesis of phosphine acetylide amidinate stabilized copper(I) and gold(I) heterobimetallic complexes was achieved by reacting ligand [{Ph2PC≡CC(NDipp)2}Li(thf)3] (Dipp = N,N'-diisopropylphenyl) with CuCl and Au(tht))Cl, yielding the eight membered ring [{Ph2PC≡CC(NDipp)2}2Cu2] and the twelve membered ring [{Ph2PC≡CC(NDipp)2}2Au2]. {Ph2PC≡CC(NDipp)2}2Cu2] features a Cu2 unit, which is bridged by two amidinate ligands, served as a metalloligand to synthesize the heterobimetallic CuI/AuI complexes [{(AuX)Ph2PC≡CC(NDipp)2}2Cu2] (X = Cl, C6F5). In these reactions the central ring structure is retained. In contrast, when the twelve membered ring [{Ph2PC≡CC(NDipp)2}2Au2] was reacted with CuX (X = Cl, Br, I and Mes), the reaction led to rearrangement of the central ring structure to give [{(AuX)Ph2PC≡CC(NDipp)2}2Cu2] (X = Cl, Br, I and Mes), which feature the same the eight membered Cu2 ring as above. These compounds were also synthesized by a one-pot reaction. The luminescent heterobimetallic complexes were further investigated for their photophysical properties.

Synthesis, Photophysical and Electronic Properties of a D-π-A Julolidine-like Pyrenyl-o-Carborane.

We synthesized 2-(1-1,2-dicarbadodecaboranyl(12))-6,6,12,12-tetramethyl-7,8,11,12-tetrahydro-6H,10H-phenaleno[1,9-fg]pyrido[3,2,1-ij]quinoline (4) a julolidine-like pyrenyl-o-carborane, with pyrene substituted at the 2,7-positions on the HOMO/LUMO nodal plane. Using solid state molecular structures, photophysical data, cyclic voltammetry, DFT and LR-TDDFT calculations, we compare o-carborane and B(mes)2 (mes = 2,4,6-Me3C6H2) as acceptor groups. Whereas the π-acceptor strength of B(mes)2 is sufficient to drop the pyrene LUMO+1 below the LUMO, the carborane does not do this. We confirm the π-donor strength of the julolidine-like moiety, however, which raises the pyrene HOMO-1 above the HOMO. In contrast to the analogous pyrene-2-yl-o-carborane, 2-(1-1,2-dicarbadodecaboranyl(12))-pyrene VI, which exhibits dual fluorescence, because the rate of internal conversion between locally-excited (LE) and charge transfer (CT) (from the pyrene to the carborane) states is faster than the radiative decay rate, leading to a thermodynamic equilibrium between the 2 states, 4 shows only single fluorescence, as the CT state involving the carborane as the acceptor moiety in not kinetically accessible, so a more localized CT emission involving the julolidine-like pyrene moiety is observed.

A nitroreductase-responsive fluorescence turn-on photosensitizer for lysosomes imaging and photodynamic therapy

Nitroreductase (NTR) is a frequently used biomarker for the assessment of hypoxia level in tumors. As one of the main sources of enzymes, the dysfunction of lysosomes typically leads to various diseases. In this study, an NTR-triggered lysosome-targeting probe, M-TPE-P, was designed based on a tetraphenylethylene core. DFT calculation indicated that the probe possessed a narrow singlet–triplet energy gap (ΔEST), rendering it an efficient photosensitizer. The docking affinity of M-TPE-P to NTR revealed a strong structural match between them. Photophysical properties demonstrated that the probe exhibited high selectivity and sensitivity in a broad pH rang for detecting NTR with kcat/Km as 2.18 × 104 M−1 s−1. The detection limit was determined to be 53.6 ng/mL in 80 % PBS/DMSO solution. Cell imaging studies showed the probe could trace intracellular NTR behavior with green fluorescence. The colocalization analysis indicated its excellent lysosome-targeting specificity. In addition, the probe exhibited effective ROS generation ability and significant PDT effect after NIR irradiation, positioning it as a promising photosensitizer for cancer treatment.

Metalloporphyrins as Building Blocks for Quantum Information Science

AbstractThe intrinsic quantum nature of molecules opens exciting opportunities for developing the field of quantum information science. In this context, porphyrins stand out as ideal building blocks for quantum technologies thanks to their unique optical and electrical properties as well as their capacity to accommodate metal atoms and ions. This review bridges the chemistry and physics of porphyrins, providing an overview of recent advances in porphyrin‐based molecular qubits. Starting from qubits, the review explores the potential of porphyrin units to combine, leading to the formation of quantum logic gates and hierarchical higher‐dimensional structures. Next, the exploitation of porphyrins' unique photophysical properties for realizing long‐lived high spin states is examined. These states are promising for the photogeneration of multi‐level systems and the optical initialization and control of molecular qubits. With a critical eye on the current state‐of‐the‐art, the review elucidates the future perspectives of porphyrins for advancing quantum technologies.

Rational Design of Coumarin-Based Hybridized Local and Charge-Transfer Blue Emitters for Solution-Processed Organic Light-Emitting Diodes.

Hybridized local and charge-transfer (HLCT) with the utilization of both singlet and triplet excitons through the "hot excitons" channel have great application potential in highly efficient blue organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). The proportion of charge-transfer (CT) and locally excited (LE) components in the relevant singlet and triplet states makes a big difference for the high-lying reverse intersystem crossing process. Herein, three novel donor (D)-acceptor (A) type HLCT materials, 7-([1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl(9,9-dimethyl-9H-fluoren-2-yl)amino)-3-phenyl-1H-isochromen-1-one (pPh-7P), 7-([1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl(9,9-dimethyl-9H-fluoren-2-yl)amino)-3-methyl-1H-isochromen-1-one (pPh-7M), and 6-([1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl(9,9-dimethyl-9H-fluoren-2-yl)amino)-3-methyl-1H-isochromen-1-one (pPh-6M), were rationally designed and synthesized with diphenylamine derivative as donor and oxygen heterocyclic coumarin moiety as acceptors. The proportions of CT and LE components were fine controlled by changing the connection site of diphenylamine derivative at C6/C7-position and the substituent at C3-position of coumarin moiety. The HLCT characteristics of pPh-7P, pPh-7M, and pPh-6M were systematically demonstrated through photophysical properties and density functional theory calculations. The solution-processed doped OLEDs based on pPh-6M exhibited deep-blue electroluminescence with the maximum emission wavelength of 446 nm, maximum luminance of 8755 cd m-2, maximum current efficiency of 5.83 cd A-1, and maximum external quantum efficiency of 6.54%. The results reveal that pPh-6M with dominant 1LE and 3CT components has better OLED performance.

Modulation of the photobehavior of gefitinib and its phenolic metabolites by human transport proteins

The photobiological damage that certain drugs or their metabolites can photosensitize in proteins is generally associated with the nature of the excited species that are generated upon interaction with UVA light. In this regard, the photoinduced damage of the anticancer drug gefitinib (GFT) and its two main photoactive metabolites GFT-M1 and GFT-M2 in cellular milieu was recently investigated. With this background, the photophysical properties of both the drug and its metabolites have now been studied in the presence of the two main transport proteins of human plasma, i.e., serum albumin (HSA) and α1-acid glycoprotein (HAG) upon UVA light excitation. In general, the observed photobehavior was strongly affected by the confined environment provided by the protein. Thus, GFT-M1 (which exhibits the highest phototoxicity) showed the highest fluorescence yield arising from long-lived HSA-bound phenolate-like excited species. Conversely, locally excited (LE) states were formed within HAG, resulting in lower fluorescence yields. The reserve was true for GFT-M2, which despite being also a phenol, led mainly to formation of LE states within HSA, and phenolate-like species (with a minor contribution of LE) inside HAG. Finally, the parent drug GFT, which is known to form LE states within HSA, exhibited a parallel behavior in the two proteins. In addition, determination of the association constants by both absorption and emission spectroscopy revealed that the two metabolites bind stronger to HSA than the parent drug, whereas smaller differences were observed for HAG. This was further confirmed by studying the competing interactions between GFT or its metabolites with the two proteins using fluorescence measurements. These above experimental findings were satisfactorily correlated with the results obtained by means of molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, which revealed the high affinity binding sites, the strength of interactions and the involved amino acid residues. In general, the differences observed in the photobehavior of the drug and its two photoactive metabolites in protein media are consistent with their relative photosensitizing potentials.

Bora-diaza-indacene based fluorescent probes for simultaneous visualisation of lipid droplets and endoplasmic reticulum.

Organelle selective fluorescent probes, especially those capable of concurrent detection of specific organelles, are of benefit to the research community in delineating the interplay between various organelles and the impact of such interaction in maintaining cellular homeostasis and its disruption in the diseased state. Although very useful, such probes are synthetically challenging to design due to the stringent lipophilicity requirement posed by different organelles, and hence, the lack of such probes being reported so far. This work details the synthesis, photophysical properties, and cellular imaging studies of two bora-diaza-indacene based fluorescent probes that can specifically and simultaneously visualise lipid droplets and endoplasmic reticulum; two organelles suggested having close interactions and implicated in stress-induced cellular dysfunction and disease progression.

Quantum Beats between Spin-Singlet and Spin-Triplet Interlayer Exciton Transitions in WSe2-MoSe2 Heterobilayers.

The long-lived interlayer excitons (IXs) of semiconducting transition metal dichalcogenide heterobilayers are prime candidates for developing various optoelectronic and valleytronic devices. Their photophysical properties, including fine structure, have been the focus of recent studies, and the presence of two spin states, namely, spin-singlet and spin-triplet, has been experimentally confirmed. However, the existence of the interaction between these states and their nature remains unknown to date. Here, we demonstrate the presence of coherent coupling between the spin-singlet and spin-triplet IXs of a WSe2-MoSe2 heterobilayer utilizing quantum beat spectroscopy via a home-built Michelson interferometer. As a clear signature of coherent coupling, the quantum beat signal has been observed for the first time between closely spaced transitions of IXs. The observed strong damping of the quantum beat signals with fast dephasing times of 270-400 fs indicates that fluctuations giving rise to inhomogeneous broadening in the photoluminescence emission of these states are uncorrelated.

Reinforcing Carrier‐Free Photothermal Nanodrugs Through Flavonol‐Driven Assembly

AbstractCarrier‐free nanodrugs that integrate chemodrugs and other therapeutic agents demonstrate good efficacy and minimized side effects, showing promise for combined therapy. However, a key challenge lies in enhancing the bioavailability and therapeutic potential of the nanodrugs through a controllable assembly process. Herein, a carrier‐free photothermal nanodrug (ZPQ NPs) is constructed through flavonol‐driven assembly with amine‐substituted perylene diimide for enhanced chemo‐photothermal combined cancer therapy. The flavonol, particularly quercetin, facilitates J‐aggregation of perylene diimide derivatives within the nanodrug and contributes to multiple improvements, including red‐shifted absorption, enhanced fluorescence intensity, improved photothermal conversion efficiency as well as excellent photostability. Moreover, the nanodrug also demonstrates enhanced cellular uptake and intracellular reactive oxygen species scavenging capability. The combination of quercetin and photothermal effect effectively kills cancer cells, as well as alleviates inflammation following photothermal therapy. Guided by in vivo fluorescence imaging, the application of ZPQ NPs results in complete tumor elimination and effectively inhibits tumor recurrence through chemo‐photothermal combined therapy. This work presents a straightforward strategy for constructing carrier‐free nanodrugs that exhibit simultaneous enhancements in both photophysical properties and biological activity.

Effects of Heavy p‐Block Elements on Photophysical Properties of π‐Conjugated Complexes and Organoelement Compounds

π‐Conjugated compounds exhibit remarkable photophysical properties, such as strong light absorption and emission, and are applicable to organic devices, bioimaging, and sensing systems. The introduction of p‐block elements into π‐conjugated systems is presumable as a critical strategy for modulating their properties. Nevertheless, the type of utilized elements has been limited to the second and third‐period ones because it is difficult to construct critical electronic interactions between heavier atoms and carbon‐based π‐conjugated scaffolds. On the other hand, it has been recently suggested that the heavier p‐block elements are able to induce significant changes in the optoelectronic properties of π‐conjugated systems thanks to their large size, high polarizability, and heavy atom effect. Although there are much room to explore effects of heavy‐atom substitution on physical and electronic properties of conjugated systems, various characters have been discovered. Hence, this review mainly focuses on the relationships between the types of p‐block elements and the optical properties of their representative complexes and organoelement compounds, particularly light absorption and emission.

Narrow-emitting pyridoimidazole functionalized N-heterocyclic carbene based tetradentate Pt(II) complexes for blue phosphorescent organic light-emitting diodes

Two novel classes of N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) based tetradentate Pt(II) complexes possessing bulky benzyl groups and pyridoimidazole ligands were designed and synthesized to produce efficient blue phosphorescent organic light-emitting diodes (PHOLEDs). Two blue Pt(II) complexes are reported, namely, platinum (II) [2-(3-(1-(4-(tert-butyl)benzyl)-1H-imidazo [4,5-b]pyridin-3(2H)-yl)phenoxy)-9-(pyridin-2-yl)-9H-carbazole] (Pt(t-BuBnOCzPy)) and platinum (II) [3-(3-(1-benzyl-1H-imidazo [4,5-b]pyridin-3(2H)-yl)phenoxy)-9-(4-(tert-butyl)pyridin-2-yl)-9H-carbazole] (Pt(BnOCz4t-BuPy)), respectively. Notably, pyridoimidazole and bulky benzyl groups efficiently reduced steric hindrance, vibrational peaks, and intermolecular interactions. The photophysical and electrochemical properties of the two Pt(II) complexes were analytically examined experimentally and theoretically. The complexes exhibited blue electroluminescence (EL) emission at 466 nm with a small full-width half maximum (FWHM) of 26 nm and completely suppressed vibrational emission peaks. Blue PHOLEDs, at 5 wt% Pt(t-BuBnOCzPy) and Pt(BnOCz4t-BuPy) doping ratios exhibited maximum external quantum efficiencies (EQEmax) of 19 and 18.6 %, maximum power efficiencies (PEmax) of 25.5 and 24.9 cd m−2, and maximum current efficiencies (CEmax) of 24.3 and 24.3 cd m−2 with Commission International de I'Eclairage (CIEx,y) color coordinates of (0.13, 0.17) and (0.13, 0.17), respectively. These superior results suggest that the designed benzylated NHC pyridoimidazole tetradentate Pt(II) complexes provide a novel means of reducing steric hindrance and intermolecular interactions.

Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications of Carbon Dots for Determination of Pharmacological and Biological Samples: A Review.

Carbon dots (CDs) are a novel category of carbon-based nanomaterials characterized by their small size, often less than 10 nm. CDs physical, chemical, and optical properties can be tuned using one-pot assembly. Because of their non-toxicity, biocompatibility, chemical and physical responsiveness, photo- and chemical-bleaching resistance, and low cost, nanoparticles have become incredibly versatile. They find various applications in detecting inorganic substances, bio sensing, visualizing cells, studying biological processes in live cells, and aiding in medication delivery. Additionally, CDs exhibit versatility in electronics and energy storage, making them promising candidates for applications in solar cells, light-emitting diodes, and supercapacitors. CDs are more photo stable for hours than typical fluorescent semiconductor quantum dots. Before applying CDs, they must be characterized. Techniques such as UV-VIS spectroscopy, fluorescence spectrophotometry, FT-IR, TEM, XRD, Raman spectroscopy, and NMR are commonly used to assess their photophysical and structural properties. This article review explores the synthesis, characterization applications of CDs in analytical techniques for the determination of various analytes. The article provides a detailed analysis of the different methodologies used to make nanomaterials and devices for the characterization of CDs. It also discusses the challenges that arise when using CDs in analytical techniques for detecting different analytes. The focus of this review is on accurately determining pharmaceutical and biological samples using CDs as sensing probes.

Single-Molecule Stoichiometry of Supramolecular Complexes.

The use of single-molecule microscopy is introduced as a method to quantify the photophysical properties of supramolecular complexes rapidly at ultra low concentrations (<1 nM), previously inaccessible. Using a model supramolecular system based on the host-guest complexation of cucurbit[n]uril (CB[n]) macrocycles together with a fluorescent guest (Ant910Me), we probe fluorescent CB[n] host-guest complexes in the single molecule regime. We show quantification and differentiation of host-guest photophysics and stoichiometries, both in aqueous media and noninvasively in hydrogel, by thresholding detected photons. This methodology has wide reaching implications in aiding the design of next-generation materials with programmed and controlled properties.

Hydrothermal preparation, crystal structure, Hirshfeld surface analysis, photophysical properties and antifungal activity of a series of complexes assembled by 5-bromo-2-(carboxymethoxy)benzoic acid ligands

Five complexes [Co(BCBA)(H2O)3]n (1), [Co(BCBA)(4,4′-Bipy)2·(H2O)]n (2), [Cu(BCBA)(H2O)]n (3), [Zn(BCBA)(H2O)]n (4) and [Cd(BCBA)(2,2′-Bipy)(H2O)·(H2O)]n (5) (H2BCBA= 5‑bromo-2-(carboxymethoxy)benzoic acid, 4,4′-Bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine and 2,2′-Bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine) have been synthesized with H2BCBA ligand by solvothermal condition. All the complexes have been structurally characterized by infrared spectra (IR), elemental analyses and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses. Complex 1 is a zero-dimensional structure, and complexes 2–5 are one-dimensional chain structure. Furthermore, thermogravimetric analyses (TGA), Hirshfeld surface analysis, photo-luminescence properties, Solid-state UV–Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy and antifungal activity for complexes 1–5 were investigated. The reciprocal H···O/H/Br/C contacts dominate over 86 % of total Hirshfeld surface. Complexes 1–5 have certain inhibitory effects on 8 pathogenic fungi. Among them, complex 5 has the strongest antibacterial activity against Rhizoctonia solani AG1, Sphaeropsis sapinea and Colletotrichum fructicola, and the inhibitory rate reached 100 %.