scholarly journals Barbituric Acid Based Fluorogens: Synthesis, Aggregation-Induced Emission, and Protein Fibril Detection

Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siyang Ding ◽  
Bicheng Yao ◽  
Louis Schobben ◽  
Yuning Hong
Keyword(s):  
Barbituric Acid ◽  
Fluorescent Dyes ◽  
Photophysical Properties ◽  
Wavelength Region ◽  
Structure Property ◽  
Aggregation Induced Emission ◽  
Long Wavelength ◽  
Structure Property Relationships ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Protein Fibril

Fluorescent dyes, especially those emitting in the long wavelength region, are excellent candidates in the area of bioassay and bioimaging. In this work, we report a series of simple organic fluorescent dyes consisting of electron-donating aniline groups and electron-withdrawing barbituric acid groups. These dyes are very easy to construct while emitting strongly in the red region in their solid state. The photophysical properties of these dyes, such as solvatochromism and aggregation-induced emission, are systematically characterized. Afterward, the structure–property relationships of these barbituric acid based fluorogens are discussed. Finally, we demonstrate their potential applications for protein amyloid fibril detection.

scholarly journals Progress on Exploring the Luminescent Properties of Organic Molecular Aggregates by Multiscale Modeling

2022 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jingyi Zhao ◽  
Xiaoyan Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Multiscale Modeling ◽  
Photophysical Properties ◽  
Luminescent Properties ◽  
Molecular Aggregates ◽  
Structure Property ◽  
Structure Property Relationships ◽  
Intrinsic Mechanism ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Non Covalent Interactions ◽  
Covalent Interactions

Luminescent molecular aggregates have attracted worldwide attention because of their potential applications in many fields. The luminescent properties of organic aggregates are complicated and highly morphology-dependent, unraveling the intrinsic mechanism behind is urgent. This review summarizes recent works on investigating the structure–property relationships of organic molecular aggregates at different environments, including crystal, cocrystal, amorphous aggregate, and doped systems by multiscale modeling protocol. We aim to explore the influence of intermolecular non-covalent interactions on molecular packing and their photophysical properties and then pave the effective way to design, synthesize, and develop advanced organic luminescent materials.

Structural modification strategies for the rational design of red/NIR region BODIPYs

2014 ◽  
Vol 43 (13) ◽  
pp. 4778-4823 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hua Lu ◽  
John Mack ◽  
Yongchao Yang ◽  
Zhen Shen
Keyword(s):  
Rational Design ◽  
Structural Modification ◽  
Photophysical Properties ◽  
Structure Property ◽  
Structure Property Relationships

The structure–property relationships of red/NIR region BODIPY dyes is analyzed, so that trends in their photophysical properties can be readily compared.

scholarly journals Combining Defects in a Single Nanographene: A Fully Helical Saddle Ribbon

Synlett ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (09) ◽  
pp. 997-1002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Cruz ◽  
Silvia Castro-Fernández ◽  
Ermelinda Maçôas ◽  
Alba Millán ◽  
Araceli Campaña
Keyword(s):  
Organic Synthesis ◽  
Carbon Nanostructures ◽  
Nonlinear Optical ◽  
Photophysical Properties ◽  
Structure Property ◽  
Chiroptical Properties ◽  
Curved Structures ◽  
Structure Property Relationships ◽  
Linear And Nonlinear ◽  
Controlled Preparation

The controlled preparation of well-defined distorted nanographenes by a bottom-up approach based on organic synthesis permits the direct establishment of unprecedented structure–property relationships in carbon nanostructures. The simultaneous incorporation of various defects in nanographenes affords highly curved structures with novel or enhanced photophysical properties. In this sense, we recently reported a fully helical and saddle-shaped nanographene ribbon containing the first undecabenzo[7]helicene unit. Both its linear and nonlinear optical properties are enhanced in comparison with those of other partially π-extended [7]helicenes. Moreover, the new superhelicene exhibits the highest emission dissymmetry factor (g lum) reported to date for a homochiral nanographene. The combination of both nonlinear and chiroptical properties in nanographenes opens up new possible future applications for those distorted nanostructures.1 Introduction2 Synthesis of Embedded Seven-Membered Rings3 Combination of Defects: Seven-Membered Rings and π-Extended Helicenes4 Conclusions and Outlook

scholarly journals Synthesis and Characterization of Photoluminescence Liquid Crystals Based on Flexible Chain-Bearing Pentafluorinated Bistolanes

Crystals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 603
Author(s):  
Shigeyuki Yamada ◽  
Masaya Sato ◽  
Tsutomu Konno
Keyword(s):  
Phase Transition ◽  
Liquid Crystals ◽  
Oxygen Atom ◽  
Liquid Crystalline ◽  
Color Change ◽  
Photophysical Properties ◽  
Structure Property ◽  
Flexible Chain ◽  
Structure Property Relationships ◽  
Chiral Nematic

The liquid-crystalline (LC) and photophysical properties of molecules are very sensitive to their electronic and molecular aggregate structures. Herein, to shed light on the structure–property relationships of pentafluorinated bistolane-based photoluminescence (PL) liquid crystals (PLLCs) previously reported by our group, we synthesized pentafluorinated bistolanes with variable flexible chains and evaluated their LC and photophysical properties. The incorporation of an oxygen atom (to afford a 2-methoxyethoxy unit) or an oxygen atom and a methyl group (to afford a 1-methoxyprop-2-oxy unit) into the flexible butoxy chain significantly decreased the temperature of the crystalline-to-LC phase transition, and a chiral nematic phase comprising helical molecular aggregates was observed for the chiral 1-methoxyprop-2-oxy group–bearing bistolane. The synthesized bistolanes exhibited strong blue PL in both solution and crystalline phases; the featuring PL characteristics were maintained in the LC phase (produced by the crystalline-to-LC phase transition) except for a slight PL color change. Thus, it was concluded that the PL behavior of pentafluorinated bistolanes can be modulated by the choice of a suitable flexible chain, and the obtained insights are believed to facilitate the application of PLLCs in thermosensing PL materials.

Corrole basicity in the excited states: Insights on structure–property relationships

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (05n07) ◽  
pp. 765-774
Author(s):  
Mikalai M. Kruk ◽  
Dmitry V. Klenitsky ◽  
Lev L. Gladkov ◽  
Wouter Maes
Keyword(s):  
Excited States ◽  
Conformational Changes ◽  
Pyrrole Ring ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Free Base ◽  
Structure Property ◽  
Substitution Pattern ◽  
Long Wavelength ◽  
Structure Property Relationships ◽  
Fluorescence Measurements

Steady-state fluorescence measurements and quantum-chemical DFT geometry optimizations are applied to extend the structure–property relationships between the free-base corrole macrocycle conformation and its basicity to the lowest excited S[Formula: see text] and T[Formula: see text] states. Direct basicity estimation in the lowest excited S[Formula: see text] state is demonstrated by means of fluorescence quantum yield measurements. The long wavelength T1 tautomer is found to retain its basicity in the S[Formula: see text] state, whereas the short wavelength T2 tautomer shows a noticeable decrease in basicity in the S[Formula: see text] state, which is related to the in-plane tilting of the pyrrole ring to be protonated. The conformational changes upon going from the ground to the lowest excited T[Formula: see text] state and the influence of the meso-aryl substitution pattern on the overall degree of distortions and tilting of the pyrrole ring to be protonated are also discussed from the point of view of macrocycle basicity.

In situ characterization of Cu–Co oxides for catalytic application

2015 ◽  
Vol 177 ◽  
pp. 249-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. Y. Tian ◽  
H. Vieker ◽  
P. Mountapmbeme Kouotou ◽  
A. Beyer
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Chemical Vapor ◽  
Functional Materials ◽  
Catalytic Performance ◽  
Structure Property ◽  
Temperature Oxidation ◽  
Spatially Resolved ◽  
Structure Property Relationships ◽  
Potential Applications

In situ emission and absorption FTIR methods were employed to characterize the spatially resolved structure of binary Co–Cu oxides for low-temperature oxidation of CO and propene. Co–Cu oxide catalysts were controllably synthesized by pulsed-spray evaporation chemical vapor deposition. XRD, FTIR, XPS, UV-vis and helium ion microscopy (HIM) were employed to characterize the as-prepared thin films in terms of structure, composition, optical and thermal properties as well as morphology. In situ emission FTIR spectroscopy indicates that Co3O4, CuCo2O4 and CuO are thermally stable at 650, 655 and 450 °C, respectively. The catalytic tests with absorption FTIR display that the involvement of Co–Cu oxides can initiate CO and C3H6 oxidation at lower temperatures. The results indicate that in situ emission and absorption FTIR are useful techniques to explore the thermal properties and catalytic performance of functional materials, allowing many potential applications in tailoring their temporally and spatially resolved structure-property relationships.

Characterization of Aerogels – Challenges and Prospects

2014 ◽  
Vol 91 ◽  
pp. 54-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gudrun Reichenauer
Keyword(s):  
Catalyst Support ◽  
Optical Devices ◽  
Structure Property ◽  
Severe Problem ◽  
The Past ◽  
Structure Property Relationships ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Directed Development ◽  
Non Destructive

Aerogels are porous materials with potential applications in fields ranging from thermal insulation, catalyst support, filters, electrical storage, components in optical devices, mechanical damping all the way to drug release. However, careful reliable characterization is the base for both, understanding of fundamental structure - property relationships as well as a directed development of materials and composites for specific applications. The review therefore addressed severe problem upon aerogel characterization that have been identified in the past and presents reliable non-destructive alternatives and novel methods that can be applied for the characterization of aerogels as well as their gel precursors.

Novel Polar Intermetallic π-Systems along the Zintl Border

1998 ◽  
Vol 547 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arnold M. Guloy ◽  
Zhihong Xu
Keyword(s):  
Electronic Materials ◽  
Structure Property ◽  
Zintl Phases ◽  
Group 13 ◽  
Structure Property Relationships ◽  
Inorganic Systems ◽  
Rich Diversity ◽  
Structures And Properties ◽  
Potential Applications

AbstractStudies have shown that complex Zintl phases exhibit a rich diversity of crystal structures. These have also revealed a remarkable success of the Zintl concept in rationalizing stoichiometry, crystal structure and chemical bonding of many main group intermetallics. Still there are unresolved questions about the usefulness of the concept in explaining structure-property relationships in intermetallics near the Zintl border, and as a rational tool in designing new materials. Limitations of the concept are represented by violations often associated with “electron-deficient” phases that contain Group 13 metalloids. Recent investigations on “electron-deficient” Zintl phases containing post transition metals have led to the synthesis of a number of novel inorganic-intermetallic π-systems. Since unique structures and properties are already apparent in normal Zintl phases, it is anticipated that the exploratory synthesis and characterization of conjugated and multiple-bonded inorganic systems will produce not only unusual crystal chemistry but interesting physical properties as well. We report on new complex Zintl phases that include the semiconducting SrCa2In2Ge - which features [In2Ge]6- chains and represents a novel inorganic conjugated π-system analogous to a polyallyl chain with In-In double bonds, and Ca5In9Sn6 - which contains In trimers, [In3]5- analogous and isoelectronic with the aromatic cyclopropenium cation, [C3H3]+. These unusual materials, Zintl π-systems, represent a promising class of electronic materials with a range of potential applications.

Combined TEM/SEI of polymer membranes

1984 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. 386-387
Author(s):  
L. C. Sawyer
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Polymer Membranes ◽  
Industrial Process ◽  
Polymeric Materials ◽  
Structure Property ◽  
Shape Distribution ◽  
Structure Property Relationships ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Fundamental Understanding ◽  
Potential Applications

Structure-property relationships are important in the process optimization and fundamental understanding of many polymeric materials, including membranes. Polymer membranes are currently being used for separation, concentration or purification in a wide range of industrial process applications. The process used to manufacture the membrane, and the polymer type, determines the morphology, which influences the membrane transport properties and potential applications. The morphology includes: pore size, shape, distribution and their overall three dimensional arrangement. Microscopical methods are needed to image the structures formed by the various processes, in order to systematically study changes in variables for specific applications.

Structure–property relationships in two-dimensionally extended benzoporphyrin molecules probed using single-molecule fluorescence spectroscopy

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 7521-7526 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sujin Ham ◽  
Sang Hyeon Lee ◽  
Heejae Chung ◽  
Dongho Kim
Keyword(s):  
Fluorescence Spectroscopy ◽  
Single Molecule ◽  
Condensed Phase ◽  
Photophysical Properties ◽  
Structure Property ◽  
Single Molecule Fluorescence ◽  
Structure Property Relationships ◽  
Single Molecule Fluorescence Spectroscopy ◽  
Different Shapes

The photophysical properties of a series of highly π-conjugated benzoporphyrin molecules (BPNs) with different shapes were investigated in the condensed phase using single-molecule fluorescence spectroscopy.

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