Tunable Electrochromic Luminescence of Iridium(III) Complexes for Information Self‐Encryption and Anti‐Counterfeiting

Abstract

A rational design strategy is proposed to develop excellent intelligent materials based on phosphorescent Ir(III) complexes displaying tunable luminescence response to electric field. Based on ­tunable electrochromic luminescence, an information “self-encryption” method is developed by utilizing photoluminescence lifetime imaging microscopy without needing extra interference fluorescence. Furthermore, a multilevel information anticounterfeiting is realized utilizing the electric-field-induced changes in both ­luminescence colors and lifetimes. 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.