scholarly journals Synergistic Approach of Ultrafast Spectroscopy and Molecular Simulations in the Characterization of Intramolecular Charge Transfer in Push-Pull Molecules

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 430 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Patrizi ◽  
Concetta Cozza ◽  
Adriana Pietropaolo ◽  
Paolo Foggi ◽  
Mario Siciliani de Cumis
Keyword(s):  
Charge Transfer ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Ultrafast Spectroscopy ◽  
Intramolecular Charge Transfer ◽  
Molecular Simulations ◽  
System Size ◽  
Significant Information ◽  
Electronic Density ◽  
Complex Molecules

The comprehensive characterization of Intramolecular Charge Transfer (ICT) stemming in push-pull molecules with a delocalized π-system of electrons is noteworthy for a bespoke design of organic materials, spanning widespread applications from photovoltaics to nanomedicine imaging devices. Photo-induced ICT is characterized by structural reorganizations, which allows the molecule to adapt to the new electronic density distribution. Herein, we discuss recent photophysical advances combined with recent progresses in the computational chemistry of photoactive molecular ensembles. We focus the discussion on femtosecond Transient Absorption Spectroscopy (TAS) enabling us to follow the transition from a Locally Excited (LE) state to the ICT and to understand how the environment polarity influences radiative and non-radiative decay mechanisms. In many cases, the charge transfer transition is accompanied by structural rearrangements, such as the twisting or molecule planarization. The possibility of an accurate prediction of the charge-transfer occurring in complex molecules and molecular materials represents an enormous advantage in guiding new molecular and materials design. We briefly report on recent advances in ultrafast multidimensional spectroscopy, in particular, Two-Dimensional Electronic Spectroscopy (2DES), in unraveling the ICT nature of push-pull molecular systems. A theoretical description at the atomistic level of photo-induced molecular transitions can predict with reasonable accuracy the properties of photoactive molecules. In this framework, the review includes a discussion on the advances from simulation and modeling, which have provided, over the years, significant information on photoexcitation, emission, charge-transport, and decay pathways. Density Functional Theory (DFT) coupled with the Time-Dependent (TD) framework can describe electronic properties and dynamics for a limited system size. More recently, Machine Learning (ML) or deep learning approaches, as well as free-energy simulations containing excited state potentials, can speed up the calculations with transferable accuracy to more complex molecules with extended system size. A perspective on combining ultrafast spectroscopy with molecular simulations is foreseen for optimizing the design of photoactive compounds with tunable properties.

Spectroscopic characterization of intramolecular charge transfer of sodium 4-(N,N-dimethylamino)naphthalene-1-sulfonate

2004 ◽  
Vol 60 (10) ◽  
pp. 2209-2213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li-Rong Lin ◽  
Wen-Liang Yang ◽  
Guang-Le Zheng ◽  
Yun-Bao Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Charge Transfer ◽  
Intramolecular Charge Transfer ◽  
Spectroscopic Characterization

THEORETICAL STUDY ON PHOTOINDUCED INTRAMOLECULAR CHARGE TRANSFER IN A NOVEL ORGANIC SENSITIZER C201

2011 ◽  
Vol 10 (05) ◽  
pp. 641-649 ◽  
Author(s):  
FENGJIE ZHOU ◽  
YAPING ZHANG ◽  
SHUO CAO ◽  
YONG DING ◽  
SHASHA LIU
Keyword(s):  
Charge Transfer ◽  
Molecular Orbital ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Intramolecular Charge Transfer ◽  
Transition Density ◽  
Dft Method ◽  
Transition Dipole Moment ◽  
Transition Dipole ◽  
Level Densities ◽  
Charge Difference Density

A new organic dye (C201) composed of triarylamine unit as electron donor and anchoring unit as electron acceptor, was theoretically investigated by quantum chemical methods. We optimized the geometry of C201 with density functional theory (DFT) at B3LYP/6-311G (d) level. Densities of highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO) and lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO), as well as the energies are listed. The excited states of the dye molecules C201 were calculated by time dependent-DFT (TD-DFT) method. Two main visible bands at 572 nm and 407 nm were mainly attributed to the electronic transition from HOMO→LUMO and HOMO-1→LUMO, respectively. 3D cube representations including transition density (TD) and charge difference density (CDD) directly visualized the character of intramolecular charge transfer of C201. The orientation and strength of transition dipole moment were showed visually using TD. Furthermore, we illustrate the orientation and results of the intramolecular charge transfer by CDD.

scholarly journals Tuning of Hyperpolarizability, One- and Two-Photon Absorption of D-A and D-A-A Type Intramolecular Charge Transfer Based Sensors

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pralok K. Samanta ◽  
Md Mehboob Alam ◽  
Ramprasad Misra ◽  
Swapan K. Pati
Keyword(s):  
Charge Transfer ◽  
Gas Phase ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Intramolecular Charge Transfer ◽  
Photon Absorption ◽  
First Hyperpolarizability ◽  
Two Photon Absorption ◽  
Two Photon ◽  
Nlo Response ◽  
Donor Acceptor

Solvents play an important role in shaping the intramolecular charge transfer (ICT) properties of π-conjugated molecules, which in turn can affect their one-photon absorption (OPA) and two-photon absorption (TPA) as well as the static (hyper)polarizabilities. Here, we study the effect of solvent and donor-acceptor arrangement on linear and nonlinear optical (NLO) response properties of two novel ICT-based fluorescent sensors, one consisting of hemicyanine and dimethylaniline as electron withdrawing and donating groups (molecule 1), respectively and its boron-dipyrromethene (BODIPY, molecule 2)-fused counterpart (molecule 3). Density functional theoretical (DFT) calculations using long-range corrected CAM-B3LYP and M06-2X functionals, suitable for studying properties of ICT molecules, are employed to calculate the desired properties. The dipole moment (µ) as well as the total first hyperpolarizability (β<sub>total</sub>) of the studied molecules in the gas phase is dominantly dictated by the component in the direction of charge transfer. The ratios of vector component of first hyperpolarizability (β<sub>vec</sub>) to β<sub>total</sub> also reveal unidirectional charge transfer process. The properties of the medium significantly affect the OPA, hyperpolarizability and TPA properties of the studied molecules. Time dependent DFT (TDDFT) calculations suggest interchanging between two lowest excited states of molecule 3 from the gas phase to salvation. The direction of charge polarization and dominant transitions among molecular orbitals involved in the OPA and TPA processes are studied. The results presented are expected to be useful in tuning the NLO response of many ICT-based chromophores, especially those with BODIPY acceptors.<br>

A THEORETICAL STUDY ON DUAL FLUORESCENCE OF 4-DIMETHYLAMINOPYRIDINE BY POLARIZABLE CONTINUUM MODEL

2008 ◽  
Vol 07 (04) ◽  
pp. 821-832 ◽  
Author(s):  
JUAN-QIN LI ◽  
XIANG-YUAN LI ◽  
FENG WANG
Keyword(s):  
Charge Transfer ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Intramolecular Charge Transfer ◽  
Emission Spectra ◽  
Polarizable Continuum Model ◽  
Transfer Model ◽  
Dual Fluorescence ◽  
Field Methods ◽  
Complete Active Space ◽  
Self Consistent Field

Dual fluorescence spectra of 4-dimethylaminopyridine (DMAP) is investigated using time-dependent density functional theory and complete active space self-consistent field methods. Electronic absorption and emission spectra of DMAP have been investigated in three solvents, that is, cyclohexane, chloroform, and acetonitrile. The present study reveals that the dual fluorescence phenomena of DMAP appear in the cases of acetonitrile and chloroform, but not in cyclohexane. The electronic structures of the ground state and the intramolecular charge transfer states are, therefore, studied in order to reveal the insight of dual fluorescence. Our theoretical results suggest that the twisting of dimethylamino moiety in DMAP is necessary for the intramolecular charge transfer. The mechanism of the dual fluorescence of DMAP is discussed based on the twisted intramolecular charge transfer model and the dual fluorescence phenomenon is explained theoretically.

scholarly journals INVITED PAPER

2007 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Moreno Oliva ◽  
Mari Carmen Ruiz Delgado ◽  
Juan Casado ◽  
M. Manuela M. Raposo ◽  
A. Maurício C. Fonseca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Structure ◽  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Charge Transfer ◽  
Dft Calculations ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Intramolecular Charge Transfer ◽  
Molecular Properties ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
End Groups ◽  
Donor Acceptor

series of push-pull chromophores built around thiophene-based . π-conjugating spacers and bearing various types of amino-donors and cyanovinyl-acceptors have been analyzed by means of UV-Vis- NIR spectroscopic measurements. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations have also been performed to help the assignment of the most relevant electronic features and to derive useful information about the molecular structure of these NLO-phores. The effects of the donor/acceptor substitution in the electronic and molecular properties of the .π -conjugated spacer have been addressed. The effectiveness of the intramolecular charge transfer (ICT) has also been tested as a function of the nature of the end groups (i.e., electron-donating or electron-withdrawing capabilities).

scholarly journals Double and Charge-Transfer Excitations in Time-Dependent Density Functional Theory

2021 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Neepa T. Maitra
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Charge Transfer ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
System Size ◽  
Time Dependent ◽  
Annual Review ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Dependent Density ◽  
Made In

Time-dependent density functional theory has emerged as a method of choice for calculations of spectra and response properties in physics, chemistry, and biology, with its system-size scaling enabling computations on systems much larger than otherwise possible. While increasingly complex and interesting systems have been successfully tackled with relatively simple functional approximations, there has also been increasing awareness that these functionals tend to fail for certain classes of approximations. Here I review the fundamental challenges the approximate functionals have in describing double excitations and charge-transfer excitations, which are two of the most common impediments for the theory to be applied in a black-box way. At the same time, I describe the progress made in recent decades in developing functional approximations that give useful predictions for these excitations. Expected final online publication date for the Annual Review of Physical Chemistry, Volume 73 is April 2022. Please see http://www.annualreviews.org/page/journal/pubdates for revised estimates.

scholarly journals Experimental and theoretical study on solvent and substituent effects on the intramolecular charge transfer in 3-[(4-substituted)phenylamino]isobenzofuran-1(3H)-ones

2018 ◽  
Vol 83 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nevena Prlainovic ◽  
Milica Rancic ◽  
Ivana Stojiljkovic ◽  
Jasmina Nikolic ◽  
Sasa Drmanic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional Theory ◽  
Charge Transfer ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Energy Gap ◽  
Intramolecular Charge Transfer ◽  
Substituent Effects ◽  
Dft Method ◽  
Electronic Excitations ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Td Dft

The substituent and solvent effects on solvatochromism in 3-[(4-substituted) phenylamino]isobenzofuran-1(3H)-ones were studied using experimental and theoretical methodologies. The effect of specific and non-specific solvent?solute interactions on the shifts of UV?Vis absorption maxima were evaluated using the Kamlet?Taft and Catal?n solvent parameter sets. The experimental results were studied by density functional theory (DT) and time-dependent density functional theory (TD-DFT). The HOMO/LUMO energies (EHOMO/ELUMO) and energy gap (Egap) values, as well as the mechanism of electronic excitations and the changes in the electron density distribution in both ground and excited states of the investigated molecules were studied by calculation in the gas phase. The electronic excitations were calculated by the TD-DFT method in the solvent methanol. It was found that both substituents and solvents influence the degree of ?-electron conjugation of the synthesized molecules and affect the intramolecular charge transfer character.

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