Covalent and noncovalent approaches to rigid coplanar π-conjugated molecules and macromolecules

C Zhu, AJ Kalin, L Fang - Accounts of Chemical Research, 2019 - ACS Publications
Conspectus Molecular conformation and rigidity are essential factors in determining the
properties of individual molecules, the associated supramolecular assemblies, and bulk …

Locking the Coplanar Conformation of π‐Conjugated Molecules and Macromolecules Using Dynamic Noncovalent Bonds

C Zhu, L Fang - Macromolecular Rapid Communications, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Torsional conformation of the backbone of a π‐conjugated molecule or macromolecule
shapes its solubility, optoelectronic characteristics, rheological behaviors, and ultimately …

First-principles theoretical designing of planar non-fullerene small molecular acceptors for organic solar cells: manipulation of noncovalent interactions

A Mahmood, A Tang, X Wang, E Zhou - Physical Chemistry Chemical …, 2019 - pubs.rsc.org
Non-fullerene small molecular acceptors (NFSMAs) exhibit promising photovoltaic
performance; however, their electron mobilities are still relatively lower than those of …

Backbone coplanarity manipulation via hydrogen bonding to boost the n-type performance of polymeric mixed conductors operating in aqueous electrolyte

J Chen, S Cong, L Wang, Y Wang, L Lan, C Chen… - Materials …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
The development of high-performance n-type semiconducting polymers remains a
significant challenge. Reported here is the construction of a coplanar backbone via …

Effects of oxygen atoms introduced at different positions of non-fullerene acceptors in the performance of organic solar cells with poly (3-hexylthiophene)

B Xiao, M Du, X Wang, Z Xiao, G Li… - … applied materials & …, 2019 - ACS Publications
With the development of large-area fabrication technologies for organic solar cells (OSCs),
poly (3-hexylthiophene)(P3HT) is the best choice as a photovoltaic donor polymer because …

Intramolecular hydrogen bond-tuned thermal-responsive carbon dots and their application to abnormal body temperature imaging

C Wang, Y He, J Huang, L Sui, G Ran, H Zhu… - Journal of Colloid and …, 2023 - Elsevier
A steric hindrance strategy was used to prepare intramolecular hydrogen bond–controlled
thermosensitive fluorescent carbon dots (CDs) via the solvothermal treatment of o …

Molecular control of internal crystallization and photocatalytic function in supramolecular nanostructures

RV Kazantsev, AJ Dannenhoffer, T Aytun… - Chem, 2018 - cell.com
Supramolecular light-absorbing nanostructures are useful building blocks for the design of
next-generation artificial photosynthetic systems. Development of such systems requires a …

Optimizing the self‐assembly of conjugated polymers and small molecules through structurally programmed non‐covalent control

WJ Mullin, SA Sharber… - Journal of Polymer …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Organic conjugated polymers and oligomers are key electronic materials for applications
such as transistors, photovoltaics, and light emitting devices due to their potential for solution …

Extended Ladder‐Type Benzo[k]tetraphene‐Derived Oligomers

J Lee, H Li, AJ Kalin, T Yuan, C Wang… - Angewandte Chemie …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Well‐defined, fused‐ring aromatic oligomers represent promising candidates for the
fundamental understanding and application of advanced carbon‐rich materials, though …

Polymorphism and optoelectronic properties in crystalline supramolecular polymers

N Grabicki, O Dumele, H Sai… - Chemistry of …, 2021 - ACS Publications
Supramolecular polymers can emulate some of the physical properties of covalent polymers
but offer new opportunities given the possibility of designing monomers that will form highly …