Fluorescent Organic Molecules: Design, Properties, and Applications
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Photochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 80
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Fluorescent organic molecules have emerged as a transformative class of functional materials, driving revolutionary advances across chemistry, materials science, biology, and optoelectronics. Their exceptional tunability, low cost, facile synthesis, and biocompatibility distinguish them from traditional inorganic fluorophores. This Special Issue showcases cutting-edge research on the rational molecular design, fundamental photophysical property characterization, and emerging applications of fluorescent organic systems. It covers innovative design strategies including aggregation-induced emission, twisted intramolecular charge transfer, and excited-state intramolecular proton transfer, alongside investigations into structure–property relationships. Contributions highlight diverse applications spanning in vitro and in vivo bioimaging, chemical and biological sensing, organic light-emitting diodes, anti-counterfeiting, and environmental monitoring. We aim to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, identify critical challenges, and inspire future breakthroughs in this rapidly evolving field. Original research articles, communications, and comprehensive reviews are warmly welcomed.
Dr. Minghao Hu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- fluorescent organic molecules
- molecular design
- photophysical properties
- bioimaging
- chemical sensing
- biomedical applications
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