Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(22), P. 6732 - 6743
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
The
triplet
state
of
PDI
can
be
sensitized
efficiently
by
radical-enhanced
intersystem
crossing.
A
detailed
study
several
related
structures
allows
us
to
propose
new
strategies
optimize
formation
in
materials
for
optoelectronic
devices.
Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
54(3), P. 642 - 653
Published: Dec. 8, 2020
The
discovery
of
the
self-assembly
cyanine
dyes
into
J-aggregates
had
a
major
impact
on
development
dye
chemistry
due
to
emergence
new
useful
properties
in
aggregated
state.
unique
optical
features
these
are
narrowed,
bathochromically
shifted
absorption
bands
with
almost
resonant
fluorescence
an
increased
radiative
rate
that
results
from
coherently
coupled
molecular
transition
dipoles
arranged
slip-stacked
fashion.
Because
their
desirable
properties,
gained
popularity
field
functional
materials
and
enabled
efficient
photosensitization
silver
halide
grains
color
photography.
However,
despite
good
theoretical
understanding
structure-property
relationships
by
exciton
model,
further
examples
remained
scarce
for
long
time
as
supramolecular
designs
guide
formation
aggregates
required
arrangement
were
lacking.Drawing
inspiration
bacteriochlorophyll
c
self-organization
found
chlorosomal
light-harvesting
antennas
green
sulfur
bacteria,
we
envisioned
use
nature's
blueprint
develop
perylene
bisimides
(PBIs).
This
class
is
applied
high-performance
pigments
n-type
organic
semiconductors
transistors
solar
cells.
Combining
outstanding
photochemical
thermal
stability,
high
tinctorial
strength
excellent
fluorescence,
PBIs
therefore
ideal
model
system
preparation
wide
range
potential
applications.In
this
Account,
elucidate
how
combination
steric
constraints
hydrogen
bonding
receptor
sites
can
PBI
packing
motifs
J-type
coupling.
We
will
discuss
polymerization
multiple
hydrogen-bonded
strands
aqueous
media
minor
structural
modifications
monomeric
molecules
be
used
obtain
near-infrared
absorbing
J-aggregates,
organogels,
or
thermoresponsive
hydrogels.
Pushing
boundaries
bulk,
engineering
substituents'
requirements
dendron-wedge
approach
afforded
adjustable
numbers
helical
columnar
liquid-crystalline
state
lamellar
phases.
To
fully
explore
potential,
have
studied
collaborative
work
spectroscopists,
physicists,
theoreticians.
In
way,
migration
over
distances
up
180
nm
was
shown,
insights
influence
static
disorder
transport
excitation
energy
derived.
Furthermore,
application
demonstrated
photonic
microcavities,
thin-film
transistors,
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: Jan. 8, 2021
Abstract
Despite
great
challenges,
the
development
of
new
molecular
structures
with
multiple
and
even
conflicting
characteristics
are
eagerly
pursued
for
exploring
advanced
applications.
To
develop
high-performance
chiral
organic
semiconducting
molecules,
a
distorted
π-system
is
required
strong
coupling
circularly
polarized
light
(CPL),
whereas
planar
π-stacking
systems
necessary
high
charge-carrier
mobility.
address
this
dilemma,
in
work,
we
introduce
skeleton
merging
approach
through
distortion
perylene
diimide
(PDI)
core
four
fused
heteroaromatics
to
form
an
ortho
-π-extended
PDI
double-[7]heterohelicene.
double
helicene
inherits
dissymmetry
factor
from
skeleton,
extended
π-planar
system
concurrently
maintains
level
charge
transport
properties.
In
addition,
-π-extension
brings
about
near-infrared
(NIR)
absorption
ambipolar
abilities,
endowing
corresponding
phototransistors
photoresponsivity
450
120
mA
W
−1
p
-
n
-type
modes
respectively,
along
external
quantum
efficiency
(89%)
under
NIR
irradiations.
Remarkably,
these
enable
broadband
CPL
detections
up
spectral
region
semiconductors.
Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
54(4), P. 961 - 975
Published: Jan. 4, 2021
ConspectusRylene
imides
are
oligo(peri-naphthalene)s
bearing
one
or
two
six-membered
carboxylic
imide
rings.
Their
flexible
reaction
sites
and
unique
photoelectronic
properties
have
afforded
active
research
for
applications
in
photovoltaic
devices,
light-emitting
diodes,
fluorescent
sensors.
Over
the
past
few
decades,
synthetic
flexibility
along
with
evolution
of
molecular
design
principles
novel
aromatic
has
rendered
these
intriguing
dyes
considerably
valuable,
especially
organic
photovoltaics
(OPVs).During
course
evolution,
most
difficult
criterion
to
meet
is
how
modulate
intra-
intermolecular
interactions
alter
aggregation
behavior
rylene
as
well
their
compatibility
donor
materials,
prerequisite
that
appropriate
energy
level
maintained.
In
meantime,
our
group
focused
on
precise
synthesis
π-extended
electron
acceptors
(RIAs)
rationally
chemical
electronic
structure,
packing
arrangement,
properties.
These
powerful
strategies
include
construction
a
fully
conjugated
rigid
multichromophoric
architecture
successful
integration
heteroatoms.
Herein,
oligomers
precisely
defined
giant
imides.
Importantly,
provide
vast
space
progress
RIAs
present
more
comprehensive
structure–performance
relationship
network
can
be
distinguished
from
other
acceptor
systems.
particular,
acquisition
fused
superhelical
architectures
provides
meaningful
reference
pluralistic
development
OPVs,
such
triplet
solar
cells
polarized-light
detectors.
Meanwhile,
introduction
heteroatoms
into
skeleton
donor/acceptor
interfaces
enhanced
thereby
suppresses
polaron-pair
binding
energy.
Nonetheless,
much
remains
implemented
broaden
absorption
capability
realize
full
utilization
chiral
isomers
wide
strong
UV–vis
spectroscopic
response.In
this
Account,
we
an
overview
approaches
toward
supermolecular
framework
reformed
principle
imide-based
since
2012.
We
begin
discussion
rapidly
emerging
Then
several
typical
examples
remarkable
working
mechanisms
selected,
aimed
at
providing
in-depth
structure–property–performance
relationships.
The
remaining
challenges
newly
information
further
put
forward.
It
aspiration
Account
will
trigger
intensive
interest
pluralist
rylene-based
acceptors,
accelerating
profound
sustainable
cells.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
144(33), P. 14976 - 14991
Published: July 29, 2022
The
creation
and
development
of
new
forms
nanocarbons
have
fundamentally
transformed
the
scientific
landscape
in
past
three
decades.
As
members
nanocarbon
family
with
accurate
size,
shape,
edge
structure,
molecular
carbon
imides
(MCIs)
shown
unexpected
unique
properties.
Particularly,
imide
functionalization
strategy
has
endowed
these
rylene-based
carbons
fascinating
characteristics
involving
flexible
syntheses,
tailor-made
structures,
diverse
properties,
excellent
processability,
good
stability.
This
Perspective
elaborates
design
evolution
to
functional
landscapes,
illustrative
examples
are
given,
including
a
promising
library
multi-size
multi-dimensional
MCIs
rigidly
conjugated
π-architectures,
ranging
from
1D
nanoribbon
2D
nanographene
cross-dimensional
MCIs.
Although
researchers
achieved
substantial
progress
using
as
components
for
exploration
charge
transport,
photoelectric
conversion,
chiral
luminescence
performances,
they
far
unleashing
their
full
potential.
Developing
highly
efficient
regioselective
coupling/ring-closure
reactions
formation
multiple
C–C
bonds
annulation
electron-deficient
aromatic
units
is
crucial.
Prediction
by
theory
help
machine
learning
artificial
intelligence
research
along
reliable
nanotechnology
characterization
will
give
an
impetus
blossom
related
fields.
Future
investigations
also
advance
toward─or
even
focus
on─the
emerging
potential
functions,
especially
fields
electronics
spin
electronics,
which
expected
open
avenues.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
144(7), P. 3091 - 3098
Published: Feb. 9, 2022
BN-embedded
polycyclic
aromatic
hydrocarbons
(PAHs)
with
unique
optoelectronic
properties
are
underdeveloped
relative
to
their
carbonaceous
counterparts
due
the
lack
of
suitable
and
facile
synthetic
methods.
Moreover,
dearth
electron-deficient
PAHs
further
hinders
application
in
organic
electronics.
Here
we
present
first
synthesis
novel
perylene
diimide
derivatives
(B2N2-PDIs)
featuring
n-type
B-N
covalent
bonds.
The
structures
these
compounds
fully
confirmed
through
detailed
characterizations
NMR,
MS,
X-ray
crystallography.
Further
investigation
shows
that
introduction
BN
units
significantly
modifies
photophysical
electronic
B2N2-PDIs
is
understood
aid
theoretical
calculations.
Compared
parent
diimides
(PDIs),
exhibit
deeper
highest
occupied
molecular
orbital
energy
levels,
new
absorption
peaks
high-energy
region,
hypsochromic
shift
emission
maxima,
decrement
photoluminescent
quantum
yields.
Single-crystal
field-effect
transistors
based
on
showcase
an
electron
mobility
up
0.35
cm2
V-1
s-1,
demonstrating
potential
materials.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: April 6, 2023
Abstract
Perylene
bisimide
(PBI)
dyes
are
known
as
red,
maroon
and
black
pigments,
whose
colors
depend
on
the
close
π−π
stacking
arrangement.
However,
contrary
to
luminescent
monomers,
deep-red
PBI
pigments
commonly
non-
or
only
weakly
fluorescent
due
(multiple)
quenching
pathways.
Here,
we
introduce
N
-alkoxybenzyl
substituted
PBIs
that
contain
π
arrangement
(exhibiting
d
≈
3.5
Å,
longitudinal
transversal
displacements
of
3.1
Å
1.3
Å);
however,
they
afford
emitters
with
solid-state
fluorescence
quantum
yields
(
Φ
F
)
up
60%.
Systematic
photophysical
computational
studies
in
solution
solid
state
reveal
a
sensitive
interconversion
PBI-centred
locally
excited
charge
transfer
state,
which
depends
dihedral
angle
θ
between
benzyl
alkoxy
groups.
This
effectively
controls
emission
process,
enables
high
by
circumventing
common
pathways
observed
for
perylene
analogues.
Small,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(31)
Published: Feb. 20, 2023
In
the
synthesis
of
carbon
nanodots
(CNDs),
critical
step
purification
from
starting
materials
and
unwanted
side
products
is
faced.
exciting
race
toward
new
interesting
CNDs,
this
problem
often
underestimated,
leading
to
false
properties
erroneous
reports.
fact,
on
many
occasions,
described
for
novel
CNDs
derive
impurities
not
completely
eliminated
during
process.
Dialysis,
instance,
always
helpful,
especially
if
are
soluble
in
water.
Perspective,
importance
characterization
steps,
order
obtain
solid
reports
reliable
procedures,
emphasized.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
142(37), P. 15950 - 15960
Published: Aug. 26, 2020
Poor
processability
of
fullerenes
is
a
major
remaining
drawback
for
them
to
be
studied
monomolecularly
and
find
real-life
applications.
One
the
strategies
tackle
this
problem
encapsulate
within
host,
which
however
quite
often,
accompanied
by
significant
alteration
their
physical/chemical
properties
as
encountered
in
chemical
modification.
To
minimize
effect,
an
electron-deficient
entities-based,
dissolvable,
fluorescence
active
supramolecular
host
was
designed
constructed
via
coordination-driven
self-assembly
o-tetrapyridyl
perylene
bisimide
(PBI)
with
cis-(PEt3)2Pt(OTf)2.
The
trigonal
prism
1
possesses
trigonal-prismatic
inner
cavity
14.7
Å
diameter
its
inscribed
circle.
Host-guest
chemistry
investigations
revealed
that
both
C60
C70
could
quantitatively
encapsulated
1:1
ratio.
Further
studies
demonstrated
produced
host-guest
complex
1⊃C70
significantly
more
stable
than
1⊃C60,
allowing
complete
transformation
latter
former
separation
from
mixture
C60.
inclusion
state
rotate
freely
cavity.
Electrochemistry
spectroscopy
disclosed
encapsulation
guests
shows
little
effect
upon
reduction
properties.
Thus,
"like
dissolves
like"
believed
main
driving
force
formation
complexes.
Moreover,
complexes
can
fabricated
into
monomolecular
membranes
using
conventional
Langmuir-Blodgett
technique.
We
propose
these
unique
used
model
ensembles
further
single
molecular
2D
membrane
states.
In
addition,
reversible
four-electron
property
may
allow
applications
photo/electrocatalysis,
organic
electronics,
etc.