大学化学 >> 2026, Vol. 41 >> Issue (8): 260-267.doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202507028

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分子剧场:花菁染料的发光革命

宋河, 殷政, 张斌, 曾明华   

  1. 广西师范大学化学与药学学院, 化学国家级实验教学示范中心(广西师范大学), 广西 桂林 541004
  • 收稿日期:2025-07-03 录用日期:2025-09-10 发布日期:2026-08-25
  • 通讯作者: 张斌, 曾明华 E-mail:binzhang2024@mailbox.gxnu.edu.cn;zmh@mailbox.gxnu.edu.cn Bin Zhang, Ming-Hua Zeng
  • 基金资助:
    广西八桂英才项目(2019AC26001);国家自然科学基金项目(U23A2080,22171075)

The molecular stage: the luminescent revolution of cyanine dyes

He Song, Zheng Yin, Bin Zhang, Ming-Hua Zeng   

  1. National Experimental Chemistry Teaching Center (Guangxi Normal University), School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, Guangxi Province, China
  • Received:2025-07-03 Accepted:2025-09-10 Published:2026-08-25
  • Contact: Bin Zhang, Ming-Hua Zeng E-mail:binzhang2024@mailbox.gxnu.edu.cn;zmh@mailbox.gxnu.edu.cn

摘要: 花菁染料,是化学世界赋予我们的一类功能性有机分子;其独特结构含氮杂环与可调控长度的聚次甲基链,赋予了它们卓越的光学性能,使其成为太阳能转化的关键敏化剂、光动力疗法的核心光敏剂、生物荧光成像的明亮探针。本文以一种幽默、轻松的表达方式,介绍了花菁家族的结构、性质以及广泛的生活应用,旨在帮助读者全面认识这一神奇的分子家族。

关键词: 花菁染料, 聚次甲基链, 敏化剂, 光敏剂

Abstract: Cyanine dyes represent a class of functional organic molecules gifted to us by the chemical world. Their unique structure, featuring nitrogen-containing heterocycles and tunable polymethine chains, confers remarkable optical properties, making them indispensable as sensitizers for solar energy conversion, core photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy, and bright fluorescent probes for bioimaging. This article presents a comprehensive yet engaging overview of the cyanine family's structure, properties, and diverse applications, aiming to provide readers with a holistic understanding of this fascinating molecular family.

Key words: Cyanine dyes, Polymethine chains, Sensitizer, Photosensitizer