Supramolecular network-based artificial light-harvesting system employing an AIE-active metallacycle for aqueous-phase photocatalytic oxidation

Abstract

A supramolecular network PyCEPt⸧G-ESY-SR101 has been successfully constructed via synergistic coordination and host-guest interactions, achieving an efficient two-step FRET cascade. Notably, the precise encapsulation of ESY within the AIE-active PyCEPt cavity significantly enhances the energy transfer efficiency. Moreover, the system exhibits high catalytic activity in the aqueous-phase photooxidation of thioanisole derivatives.