Small molecules based on diphenylamine and carbazole with large two-photon absorption cross sections and extraordinary AIEE properties

Two simple small molecules based on diphenylamine (T1) and carbazole (T2) have been synthesized and characterized. Both dyes exhibit extraordinary aggregation-induced emission enhancement properties and high corresponding quantum efficiencies of 11.5% and 16.0%. The value of the two-photon absorption cross-section for T1 is 1240 GM.