Synthesis and Photophysical Properties of Dy^(3+) and Gd^(3+) Polymeric Complexes with Functionalized Polybenzimidazole Containing β-Diketone Side Group

The polymeric ligand PBIa （functionalized polybenzimidazole containing β-diketone side group） was successfully synthesized via the reaction of polybenzimidazole （PBI） with 3-Br-acetylacetone in DM SO solvent using Nail as the deprotonation reagent. Its corresponding polymeric complexes of Dy^3＋ and Gd^3＋ were prepared and characterized by FT-IR, ^1H NMR, molar conductance measurements, and thermal analysis. The photoluminescence properties and the probable mechanism of the Dy and Gd complexes were studied. The measurement and analysis of the thermal properties showed that these were thermal stable.

Synthesis and photophysical properties of metal anthraquinone phthalocyanine

A novel anthraquinone phthalocyanine AI（Ⅲ） 4 and Co（Ⅱ） 5 were synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR UV/ vis, ^1H NMlL HPLC and MS. The photophysical properties of the two metal complexes were studied and compared by fluorescence spectrum method.

Regulation of Excited-State Intramolecular Proton Transfer Process and Photophysical Properties for Benzoxazole Isothiocyanate Fluorescent Dyes by Changing Atomic Electronegativity

Excited-state intramolecular proton transfer(ESIPT)is favored by researchers because of its unique optical properties.However,there are relatively few systematic studies on the effects of changing the electronegativity of atoms on the ESIPT process and photophysical properties.Therefore,we selected a series of benzoxazole isothiocyanate fluorescent dyes(2-HOB,2-HSB,and 2-HSe B)by theoretical methods,and systematically studied the ESIPT process and photophysical properties by changing the electronegativity of chalcogen atoms.The calculated bond angle,bond length,energy gap,and infrared spectrum analysis show that the order of the strength of intramolecular hydrogen bonding of the three molecules is 2-HOB<2-HSB<2-HSe B.Correspondingly,the magnitude of the energy barrier of the potential energy curve is 2-HOB>2-HSB>2-HSe B.In addition,the calculated electronic spectrum shows that as the atomic electronegativity decreases,the emission spectrum has a redshift.Therefore,this work will offer certain theoretical guidance for the synthesis and application of new dyes based on ESIPT properties.

PHOTOPHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF THE ASYMMETRIC PENTAAZADENTATE PORPHYRIN-LIKE MACROCYCLES

The porphyrin-like macrocycles and their metal complexes are s novel family of photoresponsive molecules.The properties of the excited states,both singlet and triplet are investigated by the stationary and transient processes.

Synthesis of linear and V-shaped oligo(phenylene ethynylene) derivatives:Geometric effects on photophysical properties

A series of linear and V-shaped oligo(phenylene ethynylene) derivatives 1-3 were synthesized through sequent Sonogashira coupling and propargyl alcohol deprotection reaction in high yields.The alkoxy chains(i.e.,n-hexyloxy groups) were introduced to assure good solubility of compounds 1-3 in common solvents.The photophysical properties of 1-3 in solution depend strongly on the geometries of these compounds.

Synthesis and Photophysical Properties of Fluorene or Carbazole-Based Alternating Copolymers Containing Si and Ethynylene Units in the Main Chain

Alternating copolymerization of 9,9-dihexyl-2,7-dibromofluorene, N-hexyl-2,7-dibromocarbazole (HCz) with diethynyldimethylsilane, diethynyldiphenylsilane, has been investigated using Sonogashira coupling reaction. Photophysical properties of the resulting copolymers were investigated with UV-Vis absorption and photoluminescence spectroscopy. All the copolymers in chloro-form solution showed absorption peaks at 270 - 280 nm with shoulder peaks at around 380 nm derived from π-π* transition or intra-molecular charge transfer through σ-π moiety, respectively. The chloroform solutions of the copolymers showed broad emission peaks at 415 - 425 nm. The emission wave lengths of the copolymers in the solid state (cast film) detected at 360 - 385 nm were remarkably blue-shifted in comparison with those in the chloroform solutions. Hydrosilylation reaction of the copolymers with 1,4-bis(dimethylsilyl)benzene yielded networked copolymers soluble in chloroform, indicating formation of branching polymers. The chloroform solutions of the HCz-based networked copolymers showed bimodal emission derived from new highly energy states in the σ-π conjugation.

Construction of metallo-complexes with 2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine substituted triphenylamine in different modified positions and their photophysical properties

The stable coordinated metallo-complexes based on 2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine(tpy)and its derivatives have been widely researched for various wide-ranging applications in photoelectronics,catalysis,sensor,photoluminescence,and so on.However,the most reported studies ignored the comprehensive comparison between structures modified by different positions and photoluminescence.Herein,we design a series of metallo-complexes which were assembled with tpy substituted triphenylamine(TPA)at different positions and metal ions and explored their photophysical properties.In the solution state,MLE_(2)based on the 5,5″-positions modification showed the highest PLQYs and PL intensity.With the increase of solvent polarity,MLB2exhibit the largest redshift.In the solid state,from MLA_(2)to MLE_(2),the emission colours are gradually red-shifted from yellow to red.The findings in this work may pave a new way to design functional metallo-complexes,not just for PL properties.

Synthesis, Photophysical Properties and Near Infrared Electroluminescence of 1 （4）,8（11）,15（18）,22（25）-Tetra- （methoxy-phenoxy） phthalocyanine

A new soluble phthalocyaine 1 （4）,8（11）, 15（18）,22（25）-tetra-（methoxy-phenoxy）phthalocyanine （MPPc） was synthesized and verified by mass spectrum （MS）, 1H NMR, IR and elemental analysis. The methoxy-phenoxy groups were introduced in order to enhance the solubility of the phthalocyanine. The photophysical and electrolu- minescent properties were investigated. The organic light-emitting diodes （OLEDs） with the structure of ITO/PVK：MPPc（40 nm）/BCP（20 nm）/Alq3（30 nm）/Al were fabricated. Room-temperature near infrared （NIR） electroluminescence （EL） was observed near 891 nm that effectively covered the first optical communication win- dow near 850 nm.

Hydrothermal Preparation and Photophysical Properties of a Ni(Ⅱ) Complex Containing Quinoline Derivative and Phen Ligands

A novel nickel complex[Ni_(2)L_(2)Phen_(3)]·3H_(2)O (HL=3-hydroxy-2-methylquioline-4-carboxylic acid)has been synthesized by a hydrothermal approach and is structurally determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction.The title complex crystallizes in triclinic space group P1.Crystal data for the title complex:C58H44N8Ni2O9,Mr=1108.35,a=11.8648(4),b=12.7369(4),c=17.0728(5)A,α=97.694(3),β=96.702(2),γ=99.566(3)°,V=2495.66(14)A^(3),Z=2,T=293(2) K,Dc=1.475 g/cm^(3),μ(Mo Kα)=0.824 mm^(–1),F(000)=1140,R=0.0757,w R=0.2129 and GOF=1.017.The nickel ions are surrounded by five oxygen and six nitrogen atoms to yield two slightly distorted octahedral geometries.Solid-state photoluminescence spectrum reveals that it shows blue purple emission.Solid-state UV/Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy exhibits that it has an optical band gap of 1.702 e V.

Photophysical properties of octupolar chromophore based on triazine core and fluorene divinylene conjugated bridge

A novel octupolar chromophore with 1,3,5-triazine as core,2,7-divinylene-9,9-dimethylfluorene as extendedπ-conjugated bridge,triarylamine as the electron-donating end-groups was successfully synthesized and characterized.Their linear photophysical and two-photon absorption（TPA） properties were investigated by UV absorption,excited fluorescence（SPEF） spectra and nonlinear transmission method,respectively.The absorption cut-off of the chromophore is below 520 nm and it has stronger fluorescence emission in a nonpolar solvent.In addition,the chromophore exhibits larger TPA cross-section（226.0 GM） in the femtosecond regime at 800 nm.

Synthesis and Evaluation of Photophysical Properties of C-3 Halogenated Derivatives of 2-Phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine

A CuX-mediated regioselective halogenation reaction of 2-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine in the presence of oxygen is introduced in this paper.This reaction provides an effective method for the production of C-3 halogenated 2-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridines with a yield of up to 96%.A plausible mechanism for the formation of title compounds via 2-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine–CuX complex intermediate is proposed.The structure of representative compounds is established by the single crystal XRD method.The electronic structure,corroborated by Hirshfeld surface analysis and DFT calculations,rationalizes characters of relevant absorptions and emission as well as large Stokes shifts.

Case synthesis of a β-chloro bulky bis-pocket corrole:Crystallographic characterization and photophysical properties

A new 2-chloro-5,10,15-tris（2,4,6-triphenylphenyl）-corrole was accidentally synthesized in an acceptable yield of 5.7% during the synthesis of its parent corrole, in which DDQ served as oxidant and chlorinating agent. The compound was well characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis,;H NMR, mass spectroscopy and absorption spectroscopy. Photophysical properties tests revealed that the chlorination caused a sharp decrease in fluorescence intensity, fluorescence life time, and fluorescence quantum yield.Electrochemical investigation demonstrated the positive shift of redox potentials for chlorinated corrole as compared to non-chlorinated corrole.

Special Photophysical Properties of Poly(2,11-diquinoxalinopyrene)s

A diquinoxalinopyrene （DQP） derivative and the corresponding oligomers （PDQPs） with Mn of ca. 3300, 4200, 5600, and 7300 have been synthesized. It is found that the band gaps and highest occupied molecular orbital （HOMO）/lowest unoccupied molecular orbital （LUMO） levels between DQP and its homopolymers only have a slight difference, implying a limited conjugation extension achieved from unimer to heptamer. The DFT calculation is in accordance with the experimental results. It reveals that the nodal planes are across the 2,11-positions in the LUMO and/or HOMO of DQP, dimer and trimer, which can be used to explain this special phenomenon.

Electrochemical,thermal,and photophysical properties of novel two-photon absorption chromophores

Electrochemical, thermal, and photophysical properties of novel two- （BPODPA）, four- （BBPOPA）, and six-branch （TBPOA） triphenylamine chromophores are studied. The decomposition temperature of chro- mophores reaches 373 - 412 ℃. The electrochemical properties is explored by cyclic voltammetry. The ionization potential of chromophores is in the range of 5.14 - 5.18 eV. Excitation at 400 nm reveals emission peaks at 483 - 487 nm and the fluorescence quantum yields are 0.73 - 0.75 in CH2Cl2. Two-photon absorption （TPA） properties of chromophores are measured by nonlinear transmission method. The maximum TPA cross-section values are measured at 758 nm to be 20369 GM （1 GM=10^-50 cm^4 -s/photon） for TBPOA, 7024 GM for BBPOPA, and 1227 GM for BPODPA, respectively. When pumped with 800-nm laser irradiation, chromophores show strong two-photon excited blue-green fluorescence at 502 - 518 nm. These results provide a basis for understanding the electronic and optical properties of the conjugated multi-branch chromoohore in terms of the underlying molecular and electronic structures.

Photophysical Properties of Rare Earth Complexes with 3,4-Furandicarboxylic Acid and 1,10-Phenanthroline

Synthesis, IR spectra, UV vis spectra and photophysical properties of Gd 3+ , Eu 3+ , Tb 3+ complexes with 3,4 furandicarboxylic acid and 1,10 phenanthroline are reported. Intramolecular energy transfer process for these complexes is discussed in detail. It is found that the intramolecular energy transfer efficiency depends on the relative positions between the resonance energy levels of the central rare earth ions and the lowest triplet state energies of ligands.

Tailor-Made Dynamic Fluorophores:Precise Structures Controlling the Photophysical Properties

Organic fluorophores with dynamic conformations in the excited state have played a significant role in applications of organic functional dyes.Among them,dihydrophenazine-based dynamic fluorophores involving a photoinduced structural planarization process in the excited state exhibited large Stokes shifts and conformation-dependent multicolor emissions.With the developments of synthetic strategies,precise modifications on dihydrophenazinebased scaffolds have successfully afforded a variety of precise molecular structures of varying sizes and compositions,which have delicately modulated their photophysical properties.Herein,this Perspective summarizes the precise modulations of dihydrophenazine-based dynamic fluorophores,including the development of the synthetic methodologies,and tailor-made molecular models to reveal the luminescence−structure relationships.

Photophysical properties of the Corrole photosensitizers

The photophysical properties of a series of hydroxyl Corroles, Corrole-F, Corrole-Cl, Corrole-Br, Corrole-I and Corrole-2I, have been investigated by steady-state and time-resolved transient spectroscopy. The absorption spectra show a strong peak around 420 nm corresponding to B band and several weak Q absorption bands between 450 nm and 650 nm, exhibiting much stronger Q band absorption than that of porphyrin. The absorptions of these Corroles increase with the atom weight and the number of halogen atoms. All samples show similar fluorescence characteristics of an emission peak at 650 nm. The fluorescence intensities significantly decrease with the atom weight and the number of halogen atoms. The fluorescence quantum yield of Corrole-I is 0.947%, which is larger than that of Corrole-2I (0.381%). The fluorescence dynamics of the hydroxyl Corroles shows that both the fluorescence lifetime and the intersystem-crossing transition time of these Corroles decrease sharply with the increase of the atom weight and the number of halogen atoms, which may lead to the increase of the triplet state quantum yield. The heavy-atom effect on active oxygen of PDT has also been discussed by the end of this paper.

Synthesis and Effect of Cation Binding on Photophysical Properties of 1,8-Anthraceno-18-Crown-5

A new type of anthracene crown ether 1, 8-anthraceno-18-crown-5 has been synthesizedand the photophysical properties upon complexation with alkali and alkaline-earth metal canonswere investigated. The fiuorescence quantum yield and lifetime are appreciably enhanced, and thestability constant Ks were determined by fluorometric titration. It was found that the magnitude ofKs is controlled by the size and charge density of the complexed canons.

Synthesis and photophysical properties of porphyrin-phthalocyanine heterodimer linked by piperazine

A porphyrin-phthalocyanine heterodimer linked by piperazine has been synthesized and characterized by spectroscopic methods. UV-visible absorption spectra indicated the presence of weak intramolecular interaction between the two chromophores. Selective excitation of the porphyrin moiety leads to energy transfer process to the phthalocyanine subunit. Furthermore, on the bases of the solvent-dependent fluorescence data, a competing electron transfer reaction is shown to occur in this heterodimer. The efficiency of both photophysical processes depends strongly on solvent polarity and is related to the separation distance of the two chromophores and their relative orientation. The value of ΔG obtained using the Rehm-Weller equation clearly indicates that the heterodimer exists preferably in the “boat form” upon excitation in good agreement with the experimental results of co-occurence of energy and electron transfer process observed for the heterodimer.

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Two-photon Absorption Properties of 4′-(N,N-di(4-hydroxymethyl phenyl) amino)phenyl-2,2′:6′,2''-terpyridine

A novel donor-acceptor （D-A） triphenylamino terpyridine derivative L was facilely synthesized and fully characterized, and its single crystals were obtained and determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. It crystallizes in triclinic, space group P/ with a = 11.760（5）, b =12.516（5）, c = 12.850（5） A, α = 67.141（5）, β= 65.284（5）, γ = 75.876（5）°, Mr = 621.54, F= 1575.6（11） A3, Z= 2, Dc = 1.310 g/cm3,μ = 0.245 mm-1, F（000） = 648, the final R = 0.0671 and wR = 0.1869 for 11328 observed reflections with 1〉 2σ（I）. Linear and nonlinear optical properties of terpyridine derivative L were systematically investigated. The maximum two-photon cross-section of L was 382.5 GM （Goeppert-Mayer）, measured by two-photon excited fluorescence （TPEF） method. This result demonstrates that the increase of intramolecular charge transfer （ICT） leads to enhanced two-photon absorption （2PA）, which could be achieved by introducing additional electron-donor groups to the molecular framework.