scholarly journals Synthesis, Structure, and Photophysical Properties of Yellow-Green and Blue Photoluminescent Dinuclear and Octanuclear Copper(I) Iodide Complexes with a Disilanylene-Bridged Bispyridine Ligand

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (22) ◽  
pp. 6852
Author(s):  
Toyotaka Nakae ◽  
Hiroto Miyabe ◽  
Masaki Nishio ◽  
Teppei Yamada ◽  
Yoshinori Yamanoi

The synthesis, structural, and photophysical investigations of CuI complexes with a disilanylene-bridged bispyridine ligand 1 are herein presented. Dinuclear (2) and ladder-like (3) octanuclear copper(I) complexes were straightforwardly prepared by exactly controlling the ratio of CuI/ligand 1. Single-crystal X-ray analysis confirmed that dinuclear complex 2 had no apparent π…π stacking whereas octanuclear complex 3 had π…π stacking in the crystal packing. In the solid state, the complexes display yellow-green (λem = 519 nm, Φ = 0.60, τ = 11 µs, 2) and blue (λem = 478 nm, Φ = 0.04, τ = 2.6 µs, 3) phosphorescence, respectively. The density functional theory calculations validate the differences in their optical properties. The difference in the luminescence efficiency between 2 and 3 is attributed to the presence of π…π stacking and the different luminescence processes.

2017 ◽  
Vol 95 (3) ◽  
pp. 329-333 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenta Kato ◽  
Yasutomo Segawa ◽  
Kenichiro Itami

The one-step π-extension of corannulene was achieved using a palladium-catalyzed C–H coupling reaction. The X-ray crystal structure and photophysical properties of the thus formed phenanthro[9,10-a]corannulene (1) were investigated, and the structural properties of 1 were examined by density functional theory calculations. In contrast to dibenzo[g,p]chrysene, the most stable structure of 1 was a butterfly-shaped structure, resulting from the bowl-shaped distortion of the corannulene moiety.


Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (10) ◽  
pp. 2428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Radmir Khisamov ◽  
Taisiya Sukhikh ◽  
Denis Bashirov ◽  
Alexey Ryadun ◽  
Sergey Konchenko

Here we describe the synthesis of a novel N,N’-bis(2,1,3-benzothiadiazol-4-yl)-1-phenylphosphanediamine (H2L) and its zinc (II) and copper (I) coordination compounds [Zn2L2]·nC7H8 (1·nC7H8), [Zn2(H2L)2Cl4]·nC7H8 (2·nC7H8), and [Cu(H2L)Cl]n·nTHF (3·THF). According to single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis, H2L ligand and its deprotonated species exhibit different coordination modes. An interesting isomerism is observed for the complexes [Zn2(H2L)2Cl4] (2a and 2b) that differ by the arrangement of H2L. Both complexes possess internal cavities capable of incorporating toluene molecules. Upon toluene release, the geometry of 2b changes substantially, while that of 2a changes slightly. Due to the diverse structures, the compounds 1–3 reveal different photophysical properties. These results are discussed based on previously reported studies and DFT (density functional theory) calculations.


2019 ◽  
Vol 75 (4) ◽  
pp. 402-411 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fedor M. Dolgushin ◽  
Alexander S. Goloveshkin ◽  
Ivan V. Ananyev ◽  
Svetlana V. Osintseva ◽  
Yury V. Torubaev ◽  
...  

The molecular and crystal structure of the widely used antiseptic benzyldimethyl{3-[(1-oxotetradecyl)amino]propyl}ammonium chloride monohydrate (Miramistin, MR), C26H47N2O+·Cl−·H2O, was determined by a single-crystal X-ray diffraction study and analyzed in the framework of the QTAIM (quantum theory of atoms in molecules) approach using both periodic and molecular DFT (density functional theory) calculations. The various noncovalent intermolecular interactions of different strengths were found to be realized in the hydrophilic parts of the crystal packing (i.e. O—H...Cl, N—H...Cl, C—H...Cl, C—H...O and C—H...π). The hydrophobic parts are built up exclusively by van der Waals H...H contacts. Quantification of the interaction energies using calculated electron-density distribution revealed that the total energy of the contacts within the hydrophilic and hydrophobic regions are comparable in value. The organic MR cation adopts the bent conformation with the head group tilted back to the long-chain alkyl tail in both the crystalline and the isolated state due to stabilization of this geometry by several intramolecular C—H...π, C—H...N and H...H interactions. This conformation preference is hypothesized to play an important role in the interaction of MR with biomembranes.


2021 ◽  
Vol 03 (02) ◽  
pp. 090-096
Author(s):  
Yusuke Ishigaki ◽  
Kota Asai ◽  
Takuya Shimajiri ◽  
Tomoyuki Akutagawa ◽  
Takanori Fukushima ◽  
...  

The crystal structures of a series of tetracyanonaphthoquinodimethanes fused with a selenadiazole or thiadiazole ring revealed that their molecular packing is determined mainly by two intermolecular interactions: chalcogen bond (ChB) and weak hydrogen bond (WHB). ChB between Se and a cyano group dictates the packing of selenadiazole derivatives, whereas the S-based ChB is much weaker and competes with WHB in thiadiazole analogues. This difference can be explained by different electrostatic potentials as revealed by density functional theory calculations. A proper molecular design that weakens WHB can change the contribution of ChB in determining the crystal packing of thiadiazole derivatives.


2021 ◽  
Vol 60 (8) ◽  
pp. 6016-6026
Author(s):  
Aydar Rakhmatullin ◽  
Maxim S. Molokeev ◽  
Graham King ◽  
Ilya B. Polovov ◽  
Konstantin V. Maksimtsev ◽  
...  

Computation ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Anastasia A. Shakirova ◽  
Felix N. Tomilin ◽  
Vladimir A. Pomogaev ◽  
Natalia G. Vnukova ◽  
Grigory N. Churilov ◽  
...  

Gd endohedral complexes of C82 fullerenols were synthesized and mass spectrometry analysis of their composition was carried out. It was established that the synthesis yields a series of fullerenols Gd@C82Ox(OH)y (x = 0, 3; y = 8, 16, 24, 36, 44). The atomic and electronic structure and properties of the synthesized fullerenols were investigated using the density functional theory calculations. It was shown that the presence of endohedral gadolinium increases the reactivity of fullerenols. It is proposed that the high-spin endohedral fullerenols are promising candidates for application in magnetic resonance imaging.


2001 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hans Bock ◽  
Sven Holl ◽  
Volker Krenzel

Abstract The structures of tri-and tetraiodo-substituted carbon compounds are determined either expe­rimentally by X-Ray Structure Analysis or, because crystallization of tetraiodothiophene could not be achieved, approximated by Density Functional Theory optimization of structural data from a donor/acceptor complex. The structures show noteworthy details such as a second po­lymorph of tetraiodoethene crystallized by sublimation or herringbone crystal packing patterns of tetraiodopyrrole derivatives. All molecular geometries are discussed and compared based on relativistic density functional theory calculations with 6 -31G* basis sets including iodine pseudopotentials. They reproduce even finer structural details due to van der Waals repulsion of the bulky iodo substituents. Natural Bond Orbital (NBO) charge distributions suggest positive partial charges at all iodine centers with the strongest polarization Cδ㊀ → Iδ㊉ in HCI3, which contains well over 97% iodine.


Author(s):  
Xuxin Kang ◽  
Wei Xu ◽  
Xiangmei Duan

Abstract Rechargeable batteries with superior electronic conductivity, large capacity, low diffusion barriers and moderate open circuit voltage have attracted amount attention. Due to abundant resources and safety, as well as the high voltage and energy density, potassium ion batteries (KIBs) could be an ideal alternative to next−generation of rechargeable batteries. Based on the density functional theory calculations, we find that the SnS2 monolayer expands greatly during the potassiumization, which limits its practical application. The construction of graphene/SnS2/graphene (G/SnS2/G) heterojunction effectively prevents SnS2 sheet from deformation, and enhances the electronic conductivity. Moreover, the G/SnS2/G has not only a high theoretical special capacity of 680 mAh/g, but an ultra−low K diffusion barrier (0.08 eV) and an average open circuit voltage (0.22 V). Our results predict that the G/SnS2/G heterostructure could be used as a promising anode material for KIBs.


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