Abstract
Novel azulene building blocks, prepared via the cycloaddition of thiophene-S,S-dioxides and fulvenes, allow for incorporation of the seven-membered ring of the azulene nucleus directly into the backbone of conjugated materials. This unique mode of incorporation gives remarkably stable, stimuli-responsive materials upon exposure to acid. This simple doping/dedoping strategy provides for effective optical band gap control and on/off fluorescence switching, reminiscent of polyaniline.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 10046-10049 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of the American Chemical Society |
Volume | 133 |
Issue number | 26 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 6 Jul 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Catalysis
- Colloid and Surface Chemistry