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Aggregation Induced Emission

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Aggregation-induced emission (AIE) stands for an intriguing phenomenon that a series of non-emissive molecules in solutions are induced to emit strongly in the aggregate or solid state. Since the concept was first coined in 2001, the surging interest in AIE research has led to diverse AIE luminogens (AIEgens) with tunable emissions and high quantum yields approaching unity in the solid state. The weak emission of AIEgens as molecular species and their bright fluorescence as nanoscopic aggregates differentiate them from conventional organic luminophores and inorganic nanoparticles, making them ideal candidates for optical, electronic, energy and biomedical applications. 2020 is the 20th anniversary of the coinage of the concept of AIE, in this topical collection, the accomplishments in the area will be showcased and the prospects for future development will be discussed.

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