Luminophores Based on Compounds of Groups 13, 14, and 15 Elements and Their Biomedical Applications

Abstract

Complexes of various metals have a broad scope of applicability as luminescent materials. These compounds are used both as components of displays, batteries, and semiconductors and in the fields of biology and medicine. This review describes complexes containing group 13, 14, and 15 elements in the molecules, which can be considered as promising luminophores. Their photophysical properties and some aspects of physiological activity are presented.