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ArticleNature communications2026

Non-traditional fluorescence in quadruple hydrogen bonded supramolecular polymers.

Han Zuo, Yi Zeng, Qinghua Gao, Zexiang Wang, Qiannan Zhang, Youliang Zhu, Xiaoyan Zheng, Chuancheng Jia, Pingchuan Sun, Ben Zhong Tang and 1 more

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Han ZuoKey Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials of Ministry of Education, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.
Yi ZengKey Laboratory of Photoelectroic/Electro-Photonic Conversion Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China.
Qinghua GaoCenter of Single-Molecule Sciences, College of Electronic Information and Optical Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.
Zexiang WangCenter of Single-Molecule Sciences, College of Electronic Information and Optical Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.
Qiannan ZhangKey Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials of Ministry of Education, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.
Youliang ZhuState Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9561-0770
Xiaoyan ZhengKey Laboratory of Photoelectroic/Electro-Photonic Conversion Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China. xyzheng@bit.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6584-9596
Chuancheng JiaCenter of Single-Molecule Sciences, College of Electronic Information and Optical Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, China. ccjia@nankai.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1513-8497
Pingchuan SunKey Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials of Ministry of Education, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5603-6462
Ben Zhong TangSchool of Science and Engineering, Shenzhen Institute of Aggregate Science and Technology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen), Guangdong, China. tangbenz@cuhk.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0293-964X
Fenfen WangKey Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials of Ministry of Education, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, China. wff@nankai.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0003-0807-2025

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National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) 22003028National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) 22073051
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Abstract

Non-traditional luminescent polymers exhibit significant advantages in bio-diagnostics and intelligent materials but suffer from low luminescence efficiency and limited functionality. Inspired by the excited-state proton transfer mechanism mediated by dense hydrogen bonds in jellyfish fluorescent proteins, we propose a strategy using dynamic quadruple hydrogen bonding ureidopyrimidinone motifs to create highly efficient luminescent polymers. By modulating the aggregated structure of the supramolecular units, proton transfer between paired motifs is activated, thereby achieving a high photoluminescent quantum yield up to 52% in supramolecular polyurethane. Ultrafast spectroscopy directly revealed this intermolecular proton transfer, while solid-state NMR spectroscopy confirmed the essential role of quadruple hydrogen bonds. The dynamically switchable hydrogen bonding structure endows the material with multifunctional integration, including strong fluorescence properties, high toughness, self-healing, reprocessability, and stimulus responsiveness. This research not only introduces a pioneering approach for advancing high-performance light-emitting materials but also enhances the prospects for their practical applications.

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