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New synthesis strategy controls handedness in large, light-emitting molecular spirals

Phys.org · WORLD · Science · 11/9/2026, 5:00:05 PM

Helicenes are a class of organic molecules consisting of benzene rings arranged in a spiral-like shape. These molecules exhibit significant circularly polarized luminescence—emission of light with left or right handedness—and are expected to be utilized in 3D displays and anti-counterfeiting inks. Carbohelicenes, a subgroup of helicenes, are composed entirely of carbon and hydrogen.

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