A dynamic assembly-induced emissive system for advanced information encryption with time-dependent security

Qian Wang, Biyan Lin, Meng Chen, Chengxi Zhao, He Tian and Da-Hui Qu ()
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Qian Wang: East China University of Science and Technology
Biyan Lin: East China University of Science and Technology
Meng Chen: East China University of Science and Technology
Chengxi Zhao: East China University of Science and Technology
He Tian: East China University of Science and Technology
Da-Hui Qu: East China University of Science and Technology

Nature Communications, 2022, vol. 13, issue 1, 1-11

Abstract: Abstract The development of advanced materials for information encryption with time-dependent features is essential to meet the increasing demand on encryption security. Herein, smart materials with orthogonal and temporal encryption properties are successfully developed based on a dynamic assembly-induced multicolour supramolecular system. Multicolour fluorescence, including blue, orange and even white light emissions, is achieved by controlling the supramolecular assembly of pyrene derivatives by tailoring the solvent composition. By taking advantage of the tuneable fluorescence, dynamically controlled information encryption materials with orthogonal encryption functions, e.g., 3D codes, are successfully developed. Moreover, time-dependent information encryption materials, such as temporal multi-information displays and 4D codes, are also developed by enabling the fluorescence-controllable supramolecular system in the solid phase, showing multiple pieces of information on a time scale, and the correct information can be identified only at a specified time. This work provides an inspiring point for the design of information encryption materials with higher security requirements.

Date: 2022
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