Dual-Antenna Trimetallic Lanthanide Complexes for Enhanced Near-Infrared Luminescence.

ABSTRACT: Lanthanide [Ln(III)] ions are known for their unique near-infrared (NIR) luminescence, typically achieved through indirect excitation via the antenna effect. Organic ligands, such as N,N-bis(3-methoxysalicylidene)-1,4-diamino butane (L), in combination with Zn, have previously demonstrated their effectiveness in enhancing lanthanide NIR emission, as seen in bimetallic [L-Zn-Ln] complexes, which employs a single antenna. In this study, we present a new series of trimetallic Zn-Ln complexes, [(L-Zn)₂-Ln], featuring two compartmental ligand-Zn complexes, acting as antennas, aimed at further improving energy transfer efficiency to the lanthanide centers. Comprehensive characterization using SCXRD, PXRD, FT-IR, and CHN analyses confirmed the structural integrity of these complexes. Notably, SCX

SUBMITTER: Bandyopadhyay K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12450039 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature