Aggregation Induced Phosphorescence in the Main Group

Abstract

Abstract This review summarizes recent progress involving the preparation of materials that exhibit aggregation induced phosphorescence (AIP) and crystallization enhanced phosphorescence, with a focus on compounds containing p‐block (main group) and Group 12 elements as active components. As will be seen, utilizing the heavy atom effect is one of the most reliable paths for unlocking phosphorescence within the main group. The vast majority of phosphorescent emitters depend on expensive transition metals, however the incorporation of main group elements in phosphors can also give rise to high luminescence quantum efficiencies at a decreased cost.