ESIPT-modulated HBT-o-carborane Dyads with Efficient Aggregation-induced Emission and Acid-induced Discolouration Properties

Non-ESIPT C-HBTP and ESIPT C-HBTO were designed and synthesized through nickel-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction, utilizing o-carborane and 2-(2′-hydroxy-phenyl)benzothiazole (HBT) as substrates. The photophysical characteristics of these compounds were thoroughly investigated through...