Stepwise functionalization-induced molecular tweak unveiling multi-level thermochromic data encryption and fingerprint monitoring system

Chemical Science 2026 Open access

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Authors: Debika Barman, Retwik Parui, Parameswar Krishnan Iyer
DOI: 10.1039/d5sc08281a
Cited by: 1
References: 25

Abstract

-TPyMe), capable of detecting latent fingerprints on diverse substrates and revealing level-3 ridge details with an exceptional contrast value of 5.39. These results demonstrate how molecular design in single chromophores translates into strategic AIE-active stimuli-adaptive positional isomers with intricate structure-property relationships, highlighting their potential for next-generation anti-counterfeiting, data encryption, and forensic technologies.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials Forensic Fingerprint Detection Methods Supramolecular Chemistry and Complexes

Publication details

Journal / source
Chemical Science
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
17
Issue
16
Pages
8218–8228
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN