Acid‐Programmed Generation of Coordination, Ionic, and All‐In‐One Cu(I) Chloride Architectures with Highly Efficient Luminescence

Abstract Copper(I)‐based hybrid halides feature highly designable structures, systematic tunability, and excellent photoluminescence; however, developing design rules that can predictably modulate their emission across different structural types remains under explored. Here, we report an acid‐programmed generating approach, in which reaction acidity simultaneously modulates ligand protonation and the nucleation barrier, thereby generating coordination, ionic, and all‐in‐one copper(I) chloride architectures by tuning reaction acidity and affording six new compounds with emissions spanning 520–625 nm. Among these, the AIO compound 3 A‐1H[CuCl 2 ] (A = 4‐(aminomethyl)pyridine, 4AMP) exhibits a record‐high photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY) of 99%, setting a new benchmark for AIO Cu(I)‐based emitters. Temperature‐dependent photoluminescence and time‐resolved spectroscopy reveal that the ultrahigh PLQY originates from enhanced lattice rigidity and a triplet phosphorescence pathway. Solubility and thin film fabrication demonstrate excellent processability, while long‐term stability stands in stark contrast to the notorious instability of conventional Cu(I) halides. Moreover, mixing compounds yields broad‐range white‐light emission, underscoring the potential of materials for tunable and high‐efficiency solid‐state lighting. This study establishes acid‐driven structural integration as a general strategy for constructing functional copper(I) halide compounds, laying the foundation for stable, solution‐processable, and high‐performance optoelectronic materials.

Authors

Institutions

Publication Details

Journal
Angewandte Chemie
Published
2026-01-08
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1002/ange.202521806
Primary Topic
Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
0.00
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

Acid‐Programmed Generation of Coordination, Ionic, and All‐In‐One Cu(I) Chloride Architectures with Highly Efficient Luminescence

Ziqiao Wu, Jiandong Fan, W. Li, Xiaoming Zhang et al.
Angewandte Chemie
Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications
article

Acid‐Programmed Generation of Coordination, Ionic, and All‐In‐One Cu(I) Chloride Architectures with Highly Efficient Luminescence

Ziqiao Wu, Jiandong Fan, W. Li, Xiaoming Zhang, Mosheng Cai, Qinglin Meng, Zhiyan Yi, Panheng Wang, Zhaobing Zhang, Chengjing Huang
article en

Abstract

Abstract Copper(I)‐based hybrid halides feature highly designable structures, systematic tunability, and excellent photoluminescence; however, developing design rules that can predictably modulate their emission across different structural types remains under explored. Here, we report an acid‐programmed generating approach, in which reaction acidity simultaneously modulates ligand protonation and the nucleation barrier, thereby generating coordination, ionic, and all‐in‐one copper(I) chloride architectures by tuning reaction acidity and affording six new compounds with emissions spanning 520–625 nm. Among these, the AIO compound 3 A‐1H[CuCl 2 ] (A = 4‐(aminomethyl)pyridine, 4AMP) exhibits a record‐high photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY) of 99%, setting a new benchmark for AIO Cu(I)‐based emitters. Temperature‐dependent photoluminescence and time‐resolved spectroscopy reveal that the ultrahigh PLQY originates from enhanced lattice rigidity and a triplet phosphorescence pathway. Solubility and thin film fabrication demonstrate excellent processability, while long‐term stability stands in stark contrast to the notorious instability of conventional Cu(I) halides. Moreover, mixing compounds yields broad‐range white‐light emission, underscoring the potential of materials for tunable and high‐efficiency solid‐state lighting. This study establishes acid‐driven structural integration as a general strategy for constructing functional copper(I) halide compounds, laying the foundation for stable, solution‐processable, and high‐performance optoelectronic materials.

Angewandte ChemieVol. 138(7)
Jinan University (CN)
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Openalex Percentile: Top 93%
Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.