Nanosized gradient π-conjugated thienylethynylene dendrimers for light harvesting: Synthesis and properties

Jin Liang Wang, Jia Luo, Liang Hui Liu, Qi Feng Zhou, Yuguo Ma*, Jian Pei

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Abstract

A family of π-conjugated dendrimers based on truxene and thienylethynylene units are synthesized via a mixed divergent/convergent growth approach. These dendrimers possess an intrinsic energy gradient from the periphery to the core through branches and thus show a broad absorption in the UV-vis range and an efficient energy transfer to the lower-energy center. The molecules hence have the potential to be used as light harvesting materials.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2281-2284
Number of pages4
JournalOrganic Letters
Volume8
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 25 May 2006
Externally publishedYes

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