Bodipy based emitters of circularly polarized luminescence

Abstract

The boron dipyrro methenes (BODIPYs) are a ubiquitous class of fluorescent dyes which have found utility in a wide range of photonics applications. More recently the BODIPYs have been investigated for their use as small organic molecule (SOM) emitters of circularly polarized luminescence (CPL). Herein, we will discuss recent developments in the field of BODIPY-based CPL-SOMs. In particular, we will review the current design strategies for the induction of chirality in the otherwise planar BODIPY fluorophore, for both mono- and multi-fluorophore containing systems, and examine the impact of these designs on the resulting chiroptical properties, including CPL emission.