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Synthesis, photophysical properties and DFT calculation of four novel iridium(III) complexes based on dibenzothiophene

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Novel deep red to near-infrared phosphorescent iridium(III) complexes bearing pyrenyl: Syntheses, structures and modulation of the photophysical properties

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A Panchromatic Cyclometalated Iridium Dye Based on 2-Thienyl-Perimidine

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Intracellular Oxygen Sensors Based on Block Copolymer Micelles Loaded With Phosphorescent Ir(III) and Pt(II) Complexes

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