Circularly Polarized Luminescence Based on Helical Polymers: Structure-Property Relationships and Regulation Mechanisms

Ao-Qi Wang; Xiao-Bin Gao; Biao Zhao; Jian-Ping Deng

doi:10.1007/s10118-026-3712-8

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Circularly Polarized Luminescence Based on Helical Polymers: Structure-Property Relationships and Regulation Mechanisms

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- Circularly Polarized Luminescence Based on Helical Polymers: Structure-Property Relationships and Regulation Mechanisms
- Chinese Journal of Polymer Science Vol. 44, Pages: 1-14(2026)
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  Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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  zhaobiao@buct.edu.cn (B.Z.)
  dengjp@mail.buct.edu.cn (J.P.D.)
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- DOI：10.1007/s10118-026-3712-8
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- Received：12 March 2026，
  
  Accepted：13 April 2026，
  
  Online First：26 June 2026，
  
  Published：2026-05
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Wang, A. Q.; Gao, X. B.; Zhao, B.; Deng, J. P. Circularly polarized luminescence based on helical polymers: structure-property relationships and regulation mechanisms. Chinese J. Polym. Sci. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10118-026-3712-8

Ao-Qi Wang, Xiao-Bin Gao, Biao Zhao, et al. Circularly Polarized Luminescence Based on Helical Polymers: Structure-Property Relationships and Regulation Mechanisms[J/OL]. Chinese Journal of Polymer Science, 2026, 441-14.
Wang, A. Q.; Gao, X. B.; Zhao, B.; Deng, J. P. Circularly polarized luminescence based on helical polymers: structure-property relationships and regulation mechanisms. Chinese J. Polym. Sci. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10118-026-3712-8 DOI：

Ao-Qi Wang, Xiao-Bin Gao, Biao Zhao, et al. Circularly Polarized Luminescence Based on Helical Polymers: Structure-Property Relationships and Regulation Mechanisms[J/OL]. Chinese Journal of Polymer Science, 2026, 441-14. DOI： 10.1007/s10118-026-3712-8.

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Abstract

Circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) materials have attracted considerable attention because of their unique chiroptical properties and promising applications. However

the simultaneous achievement of a high luminescence dissymmetry factor (

lum

)

high photoluminescence quantum yield

excellent processability

and environmental stability remains challenging. Chiral helical polymers

featuring single-handed helical conformations

have emerged as versatile and powerful platforms for constructing high-performance CPL systems by utilizing their inherent chiral amplification effects

tunable conformational dynamics

and ability to form hierarchically ordered structures. This review systematically summarizes recent advances in CPL materials based on chiral helical polymers

focusing on the regulation of chiroptical properties through polymer conformation

mesoscopic ordered structures

and photophysical pathways. CPL systems are categorized into three main classes: monocomponent chiral helical polymers

multi-component organic composites

and organic-inorganic hybrids. For each category

representative molecular design strategie

fabrication methodologies

and CPL performance were elaborated

emphasizing the underlying structure-property relationships. The key mechanisms governing CPL generation and amplification are discussed in depth

including chirality transfer

solvent- and state-dependent chiral inversion

selective absorption/filtering

and cholesteric liquid-crystal-mediated photonic amplification. Furthermore

representative breakthroughs

such as near-infrared CPL

room-temperature phosphorescence

and long-persistent CPL

are highlighted. Finally

the current challenges and future directions are outlined

providing a guideline for the rational design and practical application of next-generation helical polymer-based CPL materials.

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