This book explores the aggregation-induced emission (AIE) effect which has opened new avenues
for the development of advanced luminogenic materials in the aggregate or solid state. By
enabling light emission in the practically useful solid state AIE has the potential to
significantly expand the technological applications of luminescent materials. This book
addresses principles methods and applications of AIEs offering a new platform for the
investigation of light-emitting processes from luminogen aggregates. Applications of AIE
include biomedical diagnostics sensor materials and optoelectronic devices among others and
are described in detail within the book. The development of a new generation of AIEgens a deep
understanding of the AIE mechanism(s) and the exploration of advanced technological
applications will enable this exciting field to develop further. Headed by the pioneering
researcher who started the field Professor Ben Zhong Tang this book combines both principles
and applications and brings together global researchers in the field to report the progress
current challenges and potential breakthroughs that may be accomplished in the near
future.Provides an authoritative account of the fundamentals properties and potential of AIE
by the pioneer of this active highly-researched field Highlights technological applications of
AIE spanning biomedicine sensor materials and optoelectronics among others Presents a
comprehensive view on challenges in the further development of AIE and derived technologies.
