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Tuning color through molecular stacking: A new strategy for smarter pressure sensors

Researchers have developed a new way to produce fluorescence by using molecular stacking, which can lead to the creation of smarter and more sensitive pressure sensors. The study focused on two crystalline organoboron compounds that exhibit piezofluorochromism, changing color in response to pressure.

SourceOsaka Metropolitan University·JournalJournal of Materials Chemistry C·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 22, 2026

Enhancing electrogenerated chemiluminescence of an iridium complex

Scientists have designed a highly luminescent electrogenerated chemiluminescence cell using an iridium complex and a mediator. The cell achieves peak luminance exceeding 100 cd/m² and maximum current efficiency of 2.84 cd/A⁻¹, representing the highest values reported for ECL cells based on an iridium complex.

SourceHosei University·JournalElectrochemistry·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 26, 2024
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A glow stick that detects cancer?

Researchers have created a new chemiluminescent probe that can detect cancerous cells with improved sensitivity, using a novel mechanism developed at Tel Aviv University. The probe has potential applications in medical diagnosis and analysis of cellular activity.

SourceAmerican Friends of Tel Aviv University·JournalACS Central Science·DateMay 1, 2017

A bright 'glow stick' marker for cells

Researchers have developed a brighter and more biocompatible chemiluminescent probe that can be used in water and detect various cell activities. The new probe enables the detection of several biologically relevant chemicals, enzyme activity, and imaging cells using microscopy.

SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalACS Central Science·DateMar 8, 2017