Can ΔSCF and ROKS DFT-Based Methods Predict the Inversion of the Singlet–Triplet Gap in Organic Molecules?
Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 1, 2025
Inverted
singlet–triplet
gap
systems
(INVEST)
have
emerged
as
an
intriguing
class
of
materials
with
potential
applications
emitters
in
Organic
Light
Emitting
Diodes
(OLEDs).
Indeed,
this
type
material
exhibits
a
negative
energy
(ΔEST),
i.e.,
inversion
the
lowest
singlet
(S1)
and
triplet
(T1)
excited
states,
that
goes
against
Hund's
rule.
In
study,
ΔEST
set
15
INVEST
molecules
has
been
computed
within
framework
Restricted
Open-Shell
Kohn–Sham
(ROKS)
Delta
Self-Consistent
Field
(ΔSCF)
methods
results
were
benchmarked
wavefunction-based
calculations
performed
at
EOM-CCSD,
NEVPT2,
SCS-CC2
levels.
We
find
ROKS
always
(and
wrongly)
predicts
positive
global
hybrid,
meta-GGA,
long-range
corrected
functionals
is
almost
functional-independent.
also
show
only
way
to
obtain
inverted
was
resort
double
hybrid
functionals.
contrast,
using
above-mentioned
functionals,
ΔSCF
usually
gives
ΔEST,
although
are
largely
functional-dependent.
Overall,
applying
method
based
on
PBE0
functional
provides
MSD
MAD
respect
EOM-CCSD
results.
further
driven
by
different
degrees
orbital
relaxation
versus
state
well
captured
calculations.
As
matter
fact,
somehow
mimics
involvement
higher-order
excitations
which
leads
difference
spatial
localization
α
β
spins,
thus
introduces
(local)
spin
polarization
effects
sourcing
ΔEST.
However,
care
should
be
taken
when
screen
behavior
view
their
limited
quantitative
correlation
reference
molecular
data
basis
used
here.
Language: Английский
Design of new first and fifth generation OLED emitters by doping 12,12-dimethyl-7-phenyl-7,12-dihydrobenzo[a]acridine-3-carbonitrile (BACN): DFT study
P.F. Bissi Nyandou,
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P. Noudem,
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C. D. D. Mveme
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et al.
Synthetic Metals,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 117879 - 117879
Published: April 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Comprehensive Review on the Structural Diversity and Versatility of Multi-Resonance Fluorescence Emitters: Advance, Challenges, and Prospects toward OLEDs
Xiugang Wu,
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Songqian Ni,
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Chih‐Hsing Wang
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et al.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 9, 2025
Fluorescence
emitters
with
a
multiple-resonant
(MR)
effect
have
become
research
hotspot.
These
MR
mainly
consist
of
polycyclic
aromatic
hydrocarbons
boron/nitrogen,
nitrogen/carbonyl,
and
indolocarbazole
frameworks.
The
staggered
arrangement
the
highest
occupied
molecular
orbital
lowest
unoccupied
facilitates
MR,
resulting
in
smaller
internal
reorganization
energy
narrower
emission
bandwidth.
Optimal
charge
separation
suppresses
gap
between
singlet
triplet
excited
states,
favoring
thermally
activated
delayed
fluorescence
(TADF).
MR-TADF
materials,
due
to
color
purity
high
efficiency,
are
excellent
candidates
for
organic
light-emitting
diodes.
Nevertheless,
significant
challenges
remain;
particular,
limitation
imposed
by
alternated
core
configuration
hinders
their
diversity
versatility.
Most
existing
materials
concentrated
blue-green
range,
only
few
red
near-infrared
spectra.
This
review
provides
timely
comprehensive
screening
from
pioneering
work
present.
Our
goal
is
gain
understandings
structure-performance
relationship
both
basic
advanced
perspectives.
Special
emphasis
placed
on
exploring
correlations
chemical
structure,
photophysical
properties
electroluminescent
performance
depth
breadth
an
aim
promote
future
development
emitters.
Language: Английский