Phosphorescence bioimaging using cyclometalated Ir(III) complexes

- Phosphorescence with long emission lifetimes and tunable emission spectra can serve as a unique modality for bioimaging.
- Cyclometalated Ir(III) complexes can be employed for phosphorescent visualization of subcellular compartments.
- Cyclometalated Ir(III) complexes provide the useful basis for the creation of phosphorescent sensors of biological analytes.