Polyferrocene macrocycles hold immense potential in the fields of molecular electronics and electrochemistry,primarily due to their multiple metal centers.However,developing highly efficient synthetic strategies for c...Polyferrocene macrocycles hold immense potential in the fields of molecular electronics and electrochemistry,primarily due to their multiple metal centers.However,developing highly efficient synthetic strategies for constructing these rings remains a significant challenge.In this study,we successfully synthesized triferrocenyl macrocycles using Pt-mediated coupling strategy and determined their configuration using single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis,revealing a structure reminiscent of the Penrose Stair.We comprehensively investigated the macrocycle’s structure,photophysical properties,and employed density functional theory(DFT)calculations to gain further insights.Notably,this macrocycle exhibits several advantageous features,including a flexible structure,good solubility,and a highly efficient synthetic pathway.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22071025 and 22373019)the Key Research and Development and Promotion Projects in Henan Province,China(No.222102520032).
文摘Polyferrocene macrocycles hold immense potential in the fields of molecular electronics and electrochemistry,primarily due to their multiple metal centers.However,developing highly efficient synthetic strategies for constructing these rings remains a significant challenge.In this study,we successfully synthesized triferrocenyl macrocycles using Pt-mediated coupling strategy and determined their configuration using single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis,revealing a structure reminiscent of the Penrose Stair.We comprehensively investigated the macrocycle’s structure,photophysical properties,and employed density functional theory(DFT)calculations to gain further insights.Notably,this macrocycle exhibits several advantageous features,including a flexible structure,good solubility,and a highly efficient synthetic pathway.
