Luminescent Chromism of Boron Diketonate Crystals: Distinct Responses to Different Stresses

Abstract

An organic crystal adopts a molecular packing that can be readily perturbed by external stresses like tensile forces, isotropic pressure, and anisotropic pressure through mechanical smashing, grinding, and compressing, respectively. As a result, the crystals display mechanoluminescence (ML) in response to different mechanical stimuli. The present study provides a model in which three distinct MLs are combined into one organic material. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.