Imidazolinone-based fluorophores: from green fluorescent proteins to confinement strategies and bioinspired materials design
Abstract
twisted intramolecular charge transfer (TICT). This review examines the structural and photophysical properties of unnatural imidazolinone-based dyes, as well as the role of confinement in modulating their fluorescence. We compare covalent and non-covalent confinement approaches, highlighting their effects on brightness, stability, and functional versatility. Finally, we discuss emerging applications in imaging, sensing, photocatalysis, phototherapy, and optical devices. We also outline the challenges and opportunities of advancing confined imidazolinone fluorophores beyond natural protein frameworks.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Advanced Fluorescence Microscopy Techniques
Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials
Photochemistry and Electron Transfer Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Materials Chemistry B
- Publisher
- Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
- Volume
- 14
- Issue
- 14
- Pages
- 4244–4268
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN