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ArticleNature communications2026

Turn-on luminescence from molecular rotor realignment in metal-organic framework thin films.

Jan C Fischer, Tong Zhou, Philipp Sievers, Nils W Rosemann, Elizabeth Coetsee, Dmitry Busko, Yang Li, Honghan Ji, Diethelm Johannsmann, Lingju Guo and 4 more

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Jan C Fischer *Institute of Microstructure Technology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany.
Tong Zhou *National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, No. 11 ZhongGuanCun BeiYiTiao, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
Philipp SieversDepartment of Physics, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Nils W RosemannInstitute of Microstructure Technology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7663-0397
Elizabeth CoetseeInstitute of Physical Chemistry, Clausthal University of Technology, Arnold-Sommerfeld-Str. 4, Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany.
Dmitry BuskoInstitute of Microstructure Technology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany.
Yang LiInstitute of Microstructure Technology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4894-679X
Honghan JiNational Center for Nanoscience and Technology, No. 11 ZhongGuanCun BeiYiTiao, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
Diethelm JohannsmannDepartment of Physics, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa. johannsmann@pc.tu-clausthal.de.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8873-1742
Lingju GuoNational Center for Nanoscience and Technology, No. 11 ZhongGuanCun BeiYiTiao, Beijing, People's Republic of China. guolj@nanoctr.cn.
Pengfei DuanNational Center for Nanoscience and Technology, No. 11 ZhongGuanCun BeiYiTiao, Beijing, People's Republic of China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5971-7546
Bryce S RichardsInstitute of Microstructure Technology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5469-048X
Ian A HowardInstitute of Microstructure Technology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7327-7356
Tonghan ZhaoInstitute of Microstructure Technology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany. tonghan.zhao@kit.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5300-1651

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Helmholtz Association 38.01.02
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Sub-unit motion within metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) offers unique opportunities for nanoscale sensing. However, achieving controlled partial rotation of bulky linkers remains a significant challenge. In this study, a 50-fold luminescence enhancement is observed from a MOF thin film when intra-pore solvent flow orients the linker chromophores. These MOF thin films can be prepared via a facile drop-casting method on various substrates. The MOFs structure consists of zinc-coordinated layers containing rotatable chromophores, separated by pillar molecules. Grazing-incidence wide-angle X-ray scattering analysis confirms the formation of highly oriented films. The deposition of a volatile organic compound, such as ethanol, triggers a significant enhancement in luminescence as the solvent nears complete evaporation. Photophysical characterization and quartz crystal microbalance measurements reveal that this phenomenon is driven by internal stress on the MOF's pore level generated during the final stages of evaporation. This stress can result in a realignment of the MOF chromophores at the molecular scale. Consequently, this dynamic turn-on luminescence behavior establishes a foundation for nanoscale platforms capable of indicating solvent volatilization in real time.

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