Achieving artificial simulations of multi-step energy transfer processes and conversions in nature remains a challenge.In this study,we present a three-step sequential energy transfer process,which was constructed thr...Achieving artificial simulations of multi-step energy transfer processes and conversions in nature remains a challenge.In this study,we present a three-step sequential energy transfer process,which was constructed through host-vip interactions between a piperazine derivative(PPE-BPI)with aggregationinduced emission(AIE)and cucurbit[7]uril(CB[7])in water to serve as ideal energy donors.To achieve multi-step sequential energy transfer,we employ three distinct fluorescent dyes Eosin B(EsB),Sulforhodamine 101(SR101),and Cyanine 5(Cy5)as energy acceptors.The PPE-PBI-2CB[7]+EsB+SR101+Cy5 system demonstrates a highly efficient three-step sequential energy transfer mechanism,starting with PPEPBI-2CB[7]and transferring energy successively to EsB,SR101,and finally to Cy5,with remarkable energy transfer efficiencies.More interestingly,with the progressive transfer of energy in the multi-step energy transfer system,the generation efficiency of superoxide anion radical(O_(2)•-)increased gradually,which can be used as photocatalysts for selectively photooxidation of N-phenyltetrahydroisoquinoline in an aqueous medium with a high yield of 86%after irradiation for 18 h.This study offers a valuable investigation into the simulation of multi-step energy transfer processes and transformations in the natural world,paving the way for further research in the field.展开更多
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52205210)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(Nos.ZR2020MB018,ZR2022QE033 and ZR2021QB049).
文摘Achieving artificial simulations of multi-step energy transfer processes and conversions in nature remains a challenge.In this study,we present a three-step sequential energy transfer process,which was constructed through host-vip interactions between a piperazine derivative(PPE-BPI)with aggregationinduced emission(AIE)and cucurbit[7]uril(CB[7])in water to serve as ideal energy donors.To achieve multi-step sequential energy transfer,we employ three distinct fluorescent dyes Eosin B(EsB),Sulforhodamine 101(SR101),and Cyanine 5(Cy5)as energy acceptors.The PPE-PBI-2CB[7]+EsB+SR101+Cy5 system demonstrates a highly efficient three-step sequential energy transfer mechanism,starting with PPEPBI-2CB[7]and transferring energy successively to EsB,SR101,and finally to Cy5,with remarkable energy transfer efficiencies.More interestingly,with the progressive transfer of energy in the multi-step energy transfer system,the generation efficiency of superoxide anion radical(O_(2)•-)increased gradually,which can be used as photocatalysts for selectively photooxidation of N-phenyltetrahydroisoquinoline in an aqueous medium with a high yield of 86%after irradiation for 18 h.This study offers a valuable investigation into the simulation of multi-step energy transfer processes and transformations in the natural world,paving the way for further research in the field.
