A class of deep-red to near-
infrared iridium(III) complexes containing
fluoranthene groups, their preparation methods, and applications are disclosed. The general
chemical formula of the complexes is obtained by introducing
electron-rich
fluoranthene groups with strong rigidity and large π-conjugated planes, and modifying them with different functional groups to enhance the hole transport performance of the molecules. At the same time,
fluoranthene is modified with
electron-deficient functional groups to synthesize a series of organic ligands. The designed ligands have both large conjugation and strong charge transfer characteristics. The
emission spectrum of the complexes can be redshifted in a simple step to obtain a series of deep-red to near-
infrared iridium(III) complexes, achieving long-
wavelength emission from deep red to near-
infrared at 672nm, 690nm, 692nm, and 738nm. These can be used as organic light-emitting materials in the light-emitting layer of
OLED devices, providing a new molecular design idea for the development of organic near-infrared light-emitting materials. In addition, the preparation method is simple, the raw materials are readily available, the cost is low, and it can be
mass-produced, which has great practical value.