Recent Advances in Circularly Polarized Luminescence Materials
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 10
Special Issue Editors
2. University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
Interests: supramolecular chemistry based on synthetic macrocyclic hosts; optoelectronic materials and devices; helicene chemistry
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) from chiral luminescent systems has emerged as a prominent research focus across multiple disciplines, owing to its significant potential for applications in 3D optical displays, information encryption and anti-counterfeiting, biological probes, and chiroptical sensors. Over the past decade, a diverse range of systems have been utilized in the development of CPL materials, including small organic molecules, polymers, supramolecular assemblies, liquid crystals, metal complexes, and inorganic materials. Concurrently, significant progress has been made in the fundamental theory of CPL and the instrumentation used for its detection. The ongoing exploration of novel CPL materials not only deepens our understanding of chiral information in excited states but also facilitates the advancement of practical applications for these materials.
This Special Issue aims to compile recent advances across the entire spectrum of CPL research. The scope of interest is broad, covering the preparation and characterization of CPL-active materials such as organic, inorganic, and hybrid systems in various forms, along with studies focused on their practical applications. Furthermore, the issue encourages submissions in the areas of theoretical studies and device development. Both full research articles and review papers are welcome. This themed collection is expected to offer valuable guidance for the future rational design and application of CPL materials.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Chuanfeng Chen
Dr. Biao Zhao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- circularly polarized luminescence
- chirality
- small molecules
- polymers
- chiral liquid crystals
- self-assembled materials
- optoelectronics
- information security
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