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Cyclometalated iridium(III) complexes have emerged as versatile candidates for cancer theranostics, offering integrated diagnostic imaging and potent singlet oxygen (O) generation for photodynamic therapy (PDT). However, their application has been limited by subdued photoluminescence, primarily due to intramolecular motion-induced excited energy dissipation. In this study, we address these limitations through the design and synthesis of five novel iridium(III) complexes: IrC2, IrC4, IrC6, IrC8, and IrC12. Our approach employs meticulous side-chain extending strategy to modulate side-chain length, thereby reducing intramolecular motion and significantly enhancing both one- and three-photon emissions and O production in the aggregated state. Detailed photophysical investigations, supported by crystallographic insights, reveal that side-chain elongation substantially amplifies these properties. Among the synthesized complexes, IrC8 stands out as a superior candidate for image-guided photodynamic therapy in cellular and 3D tumor spheroid models. This investigation pioneers the simultaneous enhancement of dual-photon emissions and PDT efficacy through a novel side-chain extension strategy in iridium(III) complexes, paving the way for their translational application in clinical theranostics.
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