Clustering-triggered phosphorescence of nonconventional luminophores

Nonconventional luminophores have attracted significant attention for their unique photophysical properties and potential applications in different areas. Unlike classic luminogens consisting of remarkably conjugated segments, nonconventional generally possess merely nonconjugated or short-conjugated structures based on electron-rich units. Fluorescence, phosphorescence, even color tunable room temperature phosphorescence (RTP) could be readily obtained from these luminophores. Herein, we summarized recent advances the luminophores, with focus RTP RTP. The clustering-triggered emission (CTE) mechanism applied to explain luminescence as (CTP). Furthermore, strategies toward regulation are summarized, corresponding demonstrated.