Improving Intramolecular Hopping Charge Transport via Periodical Segmentation of π-Conjugation in a Molecule

J Am Chem Soc. 2021 Jan 20;143(2):599-603. doi: 10.1021/jacs.0c10560. Epub 2020 Dec 22.

Abstract

The development of several-nanometer-scale π-conjugated systems for efficient intramolecular hopping charge transport remains a significant challenge. To construct localized electronic structures at the same energy in a molecule, a series of oligothiophenes, with lengths up to 10 nm and periodically twisted structures, was synthesized. Single-molecule conductance measurements of the twisted molecules revealed resistances lower than those of planar oligothiophenes. This study provides a rational molecular design to improve the intramolecular hopping charge transport in materials.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't