Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
135(51)
Published: Nov. 4, 2023
Abstract
Molecular
carbons
(MCs)
are
molecular
cutouts
of
carbon
materials.
Doping
with
heteroatoms
and
constructing
open‐shell
structures
two
powerful
approaches
to
achieve
unexpected
unique
properties
MCs.
Herein,
we
disclose
a
new
strategy
design
boron‐doped
MCs
(BMCs),
namely
by
pentagon‐fusion
an
organoborane
π‐system.
We
synthesized
diradicaloid
BMC
molecules
that
feature
C
24
B
38
π‐skeletons
containing
pentagonal
ring.
A
thorough
investigation
reveals
such
not
only
leads
their
local
antiaromaticity,
but
also
incorporates
internal
quinoidal
substructure
thereby
induces
singlet
diradical
states.
Moreover,
fully
fused
enable
efficient
π
conjugation,
which
is
expanded
over
the
whole
frameworks.
Consequently,
some
intriguing
physical
achieved,
as
narrow
energy
gaps,
very
broad
light
absorptions,
superior
photothermal
capability,
along
excellent
photostability.
Notably,
solid
molecule
exhibits
absorption
covers
range
300–1200
nm
efficiency
93.5
%
for
solar‐driven
water
evaporation,
thus
demonstrating
potential
BMCs
high‐performance
organic
National Science Review,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(2)
Published: Nov. 26, 2024
ABSTRACT
Maxillofacial
injuries
that
may
cause
severe
functional
and
aesthetic
damage
require
effective
immediate
management
due
to
continuous
exposure
diverse
microbial
populations.
Moreover,
drug
resistance,
biofilm
formation,
oxidative
stress
significantly
impede
timely
bacterial
removal
immune
function,
making
the
exploration
of
advanced
materials
for
maxillofacial
wound
healing
an
appealing
yet
highly
challenging
task.
Herein,
a
near-infrared
photothermal
sterilization
agent
was
designed,
encapsulated
with
liposomes
coated
ascorbic
acid
known
its
antioxidant
immune-regulatory
functions.
The
resulting
nanoparticles,
4TPE-C6T-TD@AA,
effectively
neutralize
reactive
oxygen
species
generated
by
lipopolysaccharides,
facilitate
conversion
pro-inflammatory
M1
macrophages
anti-inflammatory
M2
macrophages,
eliminate
>90%
Staphylococcus
aureus
Escherichia
coli
disrupting
physiological
functions
upon
808
nm
laser
irradiation.
In
vivo
experiments
demonstrate
4TPE-C6T-TD@AA
rapidly
eliminates
bacteria
from
infected
wounds
in
region
rats,
promotes
S.
aureus-infected
enhancing
collagen
formation
modulating
inflammatory
microenvironment.
conclusion,
this
study
presents
promising
therapeutic
strategy
combating
infections
excessive
inflammation
treating
injuries.
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
135(42)
Published: Aug. 31, 2023
Abstract
Diradicals
based
on
the
Blatter
units
and
connected
by
acetylene
alkene
spacers
have
been
prepared.
All
molecules
show
sizably
large
diradical
character
low
energy
singlet‐triplet
gaps.
Their
photo‐physical
properties
concerning
their
lowest
excited
state
studied
in
detail
steady‐state
time‐resolved
absorption
spectroscopy.
We
fully
identified
main
optical
band
full
absence
of
emission
from
state.
A
computational
study
has
also
carried
out
that
helped
to
identify
presence
a
conical
intersection
between
ground
which
produces
highly
efficient
light‐to‐heat
conversion
absorbed
radiation.
Furthermore,
an
outstanding
photo‐thermal
77.23
%
confirmed,
close
highest
diradicaloid
field.
For
first
time,
stable
diradicals
are
applied
therapy
tumor
cells
with
good
stability
satisfactory
performance
at
near‐infrared
region.
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
135(51)
Published: Nov. 4, 2023
Abstract
Molecular
carbons
(MCs)
are
molecular
cutouts
of
carbon
materials.
Doping
with
heteroatoms
and
constructing
open‐shell
structures
two
powerful
approaches
to
achieve
unexpected
unique
properties
MCs.
Herein,
we
disclose
a
new
strategy
design
boron‐doped
MCs
(BMCs),
namely
by
pentagon‐fusion
an
organoborane
π‐system.
We
synthesized
diradicaloid
BMC
molecules
that
feature
C
24
B
38
π‐skeletons
containing
pentagonal
ring.
A
thorough
investigation
reveals
such
not
only
leads
their
local
antiaromaticity,
but
also
incorporates
internal
quinoidal
substructure
thereby
induces
singlet
diradical
states.
Moreover,
fully
fused
enable
efficient
π
conjugation,
which
is
expanded
over
the
whole
frameworks.
Consequently,
some
intriguing
physical
achieved,
as
narrow
energy
gaps,
very
broad
light
absorptions,
superior
photothermal
capability,
along
excellent
photostability.
Notably,
solid
molecule
exhibits
absorption
covers
range
300–1200
nm
efficiency
93.5
%
for
solar‐driven
water
evaporation,
thus
demonstrating
potential
BMCs
high‐performance
organic