| Title | Modulating structure and properties in organic chromophores: influence of azulene as a building block |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2014 |
| Authors | Murai, Masahito, S.Y. Ku, N.D. Treat, M.J. Robb, M.L. Chabinyc, and C.J. Hawker |
| Journal | CHEMICAL SCIENCE |
| Volume | 5 |
| Pagination | 3753-3760 |
| ISSN | 2041-6520 |
| Abstract | The properties of isomeric azulene derivatives, substituted through the 5-membered ring, were examined using a combination of experimentation and theoretical calculations for a series of well-defined electroactive oligomers. The substitution pattern was shown to dramatically influence solid-state, electronic, and optical properties of the oligomers with acid-responsive materials only being observed when the azulenium cation could be directly stabilized by substituents on the 5-membered ring. In addition, the absorption maxima and optical band-gaps of the azulenium cations can be tuned by the substitution position of the azulene ring by the chromophore. |
| DOI | 10.1039/c4sc01623h |
