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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

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