Photodynamic control of harmful algal blooms by an ultra-efficient and degradable AIEgen-based photosensitizer

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) have a severe impact on human health, aquatic ecosystems, and the economy. There is still a lack of effective means to control algal blooms. Herein, TVP-A, a positively charged photosensitizer with aggregation-induced emission (AIE) characteristics is introduced as a super-efficient, cost-effective, and eco-friendly agent for the governance of HABs. TVP-A efficiently harvests white light to generate reactive oxygen...