The Journal of Physical Chemistry A,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 21, 2024
Molecules
with
Hund's
rule
violations
between
low-lying
singlet
and
triplet
states
may
enable
a
new
generation
of
fluorescent
emitters.
However,
only
few
classes
molecules
are
known
this
property
at
the
current
time.
Here,
we
use
high-throughput
screening
algorithm
FORMED
database
to
uncover
class
compounds
where
first
excited
state
violates
rule.
We
examine
bridged
[10]-
[14]annulene
perimeters
saturated
bridges,
relate
them
conjugated
polycyclic
systems
violations.
Despite
structural
similarities
related
nonalternant
hydrocarbons,
mechanism
is
different
in
these
annulene
perimeters.
two
molecular
orbital
configurations
contribute
each
state.
Consequently,
violation
can
be
unambiguously
assigned
based
on
symmetry
lowest
states.
With
several
examples
synthetically
realistic
molecules,
[14]annulenes
thus
provides
link
alternant
(azaphenalene)
violating
These
design
principles
open
avenues
for
identification
types
order
photophysically
relevant
inverted.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
14(49), С. 11069 - 11075
Опубликована: Дек. 4, 2023
Molecules
that
violate
Hund's
rule
and
exhibit
an
inverted
gap
between
the
lowest
singlet
S1
triplet
T1
excited
states
have
attracted
considerable
attention
due
to
their
potential
applications
in
optoelectronics.
Among
these
molecules,
triangular-shaped
heptazine,
its
derivatives,
been
limelight.
However,
conflicting
reports
arisen
regarding
relative
energies
of
T1.
Here,
we
employ
highly
accurate
levels
theory,
such
as
CC3,
not
only
resolve
debate
concerning
sign
but
also
quantify
magnitude
S1-T1
gap.
We
determined
0-0
evaluate
significance
vertical
approximation.
In
addition,
compute
reference
gaps
for
a
series
10
related
molecules.
This
enables
us
benchmark
lower-order
methods
future
larger
systems
within
same
family
compounds.
contribution
can
serve
foundation
design
molecules
with
enhanced
photophysical
properties.
Chemical Communications,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
60(15), С. 2070 - 2073
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
A
substituent-based
design
strategy
induces
and
enhances
inversions
in
the
excited
state
singlet–triplet
gaps
a
wide
range
of
potential
organic
light-emitting
molecules.
ACS Catalysis,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(15), С. 11308 - 11317
Опубликована: Июль 15, 2024
The
ionic
structure
of
poly(heptazine
imides)
has
a
strong
implication
in
photocatalytic
hydrogen
generation.
From
numerous
reports,
it
is
evident
that
these
materials
are
also
superior
to
covalent
carbon
nitrides
various
organic
transformations.
However,
the
reason
been
remaining
vague.
Herein,
we
report
design
molten-salt
nitride
(MCN)
featuring
represented
by
negatively
charged
polymeric
scaffold
and
K+
counterions
application
this
material
as
photocatalyst
synthesis
pharmaceutically
relevant
fluorinated
heterocycles
under
visible
light
redox
neutral
conditions.
ions
serve
sites
for
sorption
ethyl
bromodifluoroacetate,
while
electronically
excited
state
MCN
acts
single
electron
transfer
agent,
enabling
generation
difluoroalkyl
radicals
from
substrate.
Combination
two
features
endows
outperforms
homogeneous
photocatalysts
nitrides.
Our
protocol
expands
compounds
with
complex
provides
fresh
perspectives
on
factors
contributing
enhanced
efficiency
imides).
Abstract
Graphitic
carbon
nitride
semiconductors
are
inexpensive
and
reusable
photocatalysts,
which
actively
studied
in
organic
synthesis.
Successful
design
of
photocatalytic
reactions
is
based
on
the
next
considerations.
i)
Thermodynamic
feasibility
photoinduced
processes,
involve
transfer
electrons
or
electron‐proton
couples.
ii)
Redox
activity
reagents.
iii)
Reactivity
open‐shell
intermediates
generated
from
Herein,
we
summarize
current
understanding
how
local
chemical
structure
graphitic
nitrides
their
redox
potentials
used
to
reactions.
This
work
intends
serve
as
a
guideline
for
materials
scientists,
who
willing
apply
involving
substrates,
chemists,
interested
dive
into
heterogeneous
photocatalysis.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(31), С. 8065 - 8077
Опубликована: Июль 31, 2024
Efficient
OLEDs
need
to
quickly
convert
singlet
and
triplet
excitons
into
photons.
Molecules
with
an
inverted
singlet–triplet
energy
gap
(INVEST)
are
promising
candidates
for
this
task.
However,
typical
INVEST
molecules
have
drawbacks
like
too
low
oscillator
strengths
excitation
energies.
High-throughput
screening
could
identify
suitable
molecules,
but
existing
methods
problematic:
The
workhorse
method
TD-DFT
cannot
reproduce
inversion,
while
wave
function-based
slow.
This
study
proposes
a
state-specific
based
on
unrestricted
Kohn–Sham
DFT
common
hybrid
functionals.
Tuned
the
new
INVEST15
benchmark
set,
achieves
error
of
less
than
1
kcal/mol,
which
is
traced
back
cancellation
between
spin
contamination
dynamic
correlation.
Applied
larger
structurally
diverse
NAH159
set
in
black-box
fashion,
maintains
small
(1.2
kcal/mol)
accurately
predicts
signs
83%
cases,
confirming
its
robustness
suitability
workflows.
ACS Catalysis,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(19), С. 14836 - 14854
Опубликована: Сен. 23, 2024
In
this
work,
protonated
poly(heptazine
imide)
(H-PHI)
was
obtained
by
adding
acid
to
the
suspension
of
potassium
PHI
(K-PHI)
in
ethanol.
It
established
that
H-PHI
demonstrates
very
high
photocatalytic
activity
reaction
hydrogen
formation
from
ethanol
presence
Pt
nanoparticles
under
visible
light
irradiation
comparison
with
K-PHI.
This
enhancement
can
be
attributed
improved
efficiency
photogenerated
charge
transfer
photocatalyst's
surface,
where
redox
processes
occur.
Various
factors
influencing
system's
were
evaluated.
Notably,
it
discovered
conditions
introduction
into
system
significantly
affect
size
(cocatalyst
metal)
deposition
on
thereby
enhancing
stability
producing
molecular
hydrogen.
operate
efficiently
air
without
additional
components
photocatalyst
surface
block
access.
Under
optimal
conditions,
apparent
quantum
yield
production
at
410
nm
is
around
73%,
highest
reported
value
for
carbon
nitride
materials
date.
The
addition
not
only
increases
reduction
part
but
also
leads
a
value-added
product
ethanol-1,1-diethoxyethane
(acetal)
selectivity.
Advanced Optical Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 5, 2025
Abstract
Here,
the
key
role
played
by
theoretical
calculations
for
molecules
presenting
an
inverted
singlet‐triplet
excited
state
(e.g.
S
1
and
T
)
energy
difference,
or
Δ
E
ST
<
0,
whose
interest
has
steadily
raised
in
recent
years
fostered
experimental
advances
showing
negative
values
a
collection
of
real‐world
systems
is
reviewed.
The
evolution
computational
efforts
from
pioneering
on
reduced
set
prototypical
covered,
to
high‐throughput
virtual
screenings
thousands
identify
new
molecular
scaffolds
tune
properties
other
than
excitation
energies,
describe
necessary
benchmarking
methods
done
parallel
along
years.
Overall,
complementarity
prompted
discovery
more
displaying
0
values,
basic
design
principles
are
rationalized
thus
reviewed
here
too,
while
allowing
at
same
time
find
which
offer
reasonable
trade‐off
between
accuracy
cost.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry A,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 3, 2025
The
negative
energy
difference
between
singlet
and
triplet
excited
states
(ΔEST)
is
currently
attracting
significant
attention;
however,
molecular
designs
remain
largely
confined
to
azaphenalene
structures,
as
reported
by
Leupin
Wirz
in
1980.
To
show
ΔEST,
a
maximally
separated
highest
occupied
orbital
(HOMO)
lowest
unoccupied
(LUMO)
arrangement
crucial
minimizing
the
exchange
interaction
state.
We
revisited
electronic
structure
of
cyclazine,
consisting
cyclododecahexaene
([12]annulene)
central
nitrogen
atom.
12
π-electrons
peripheral
cyclic
oligoene
play
an
important
role
achieving
less
overlapping
HOMO
LUMO
arrangement,
bridging
atom
inside
produces
while
maintaining
stable
planar
structure.
Based
on
these
insights,
we
designed
set
10
molecules
which
number
(N)
16,
20,
24,
satisfying
N
=
4·n
(n
4,
5,
6),
further
11
extended
14,
18,
22,
26,
+
2
3,
6).
HOMO,
LUMO,
(K),
ΔEST
were
calculated
using
configuration
singles,
TD-DFT,
equation
motion
coupled-cluster
singles
doubles
(EOM-CCSD),
with
optimized
without
any
symmetry
constraint.
Among
structures
4·n,
only
bond
alternation
exhibit
small
K
ΔEST.
In
contrast,
among
2,
none
arrangement.
both
no
EOM-CCSD
calculation.
findings
this
study
will
pave
way
for
broader
exhibiting
where
overlap
essential.