Study of a bifuran vs. bithiophene unit for the rational design of π-conjugated systems. What have we learned?

Ori Gidron; Neta Varsano; Linda J.W. Shimon; Gregory Leitus; Michael Bendikov

doi:10.1039/c3cc41795f

Study of a bifuran vs. bithiophene unit for the rational design of π-conjugated systems. What have we learned?

Ori Gidron, Neta Varsano, Linda J.W. Shimon, Gregory Leitus, Michael Bendikov

Weizmann Institute of Science

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Abstract

A comparative study of two structural isomers highlights the advantages of bifuran vs. bithiophene units in conjugated systems, such as higher fluorescence, solubility, and increased stability of the oxidized species. Importantly, we have found that the small bifuran unit bestows the advantages found in longer oligofurans, and should be considered in the rational design of π-conjugated systems.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	6256-6258
Number of pages	3
Journal	Chemical Communications
Volume	49
Issue number	56
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1039/c3cc41795f
State	Published - 18 Jun 2013

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
General Chemistry
Ceramics and Composites
Metals and Alloys
Materials Chemistry
Surfaces, Coatings and Films
Catalysis

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title = "Study of a bifuran vs. bithiophene unit for the rational design of π-conjugated systems. What have we learned?",

abstract = "A comparative study of two structural isomers highlights the advantages of bifuran vs. bithiophene units in conjugated systems, such as higher fluorescence, solubility, and increased stability of the oxidized species. Importantly, we have found that the small bifuran unit bestows the advantages found in longer oligofurans, and should be considered in the rational design of π-conjugated systems.",

author = "Ori Gidron and Neta Varsano and Shimon, {Linda J.W.} and Gregory Leitus and Michael Bendikov",

note = "Kamin program; Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust; Helen and Martin Kimmel Center for Molecular DesignWe thank the Kamin program administrated by the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, and the Helen and Martin Kimmel Center for Molecular Design for financial support. M. B. is a member ad personam of the Lise Meitner-Minerva Center for Computational Quantum Chemistry.",

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