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Architecting pyrediyne nanowalls with improved inter-molecular interactions, electronic features and transport characteristics
, , Prabakaran P., Satapathy S.
Published in Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
2018
Volume: 6
   
Issue: 2
Pages: 380 - 387
Abstract
Synthesizing graphdiyne analogues with a well-defined structure and desirable band gap is a challenging task. Herein, we present a novel, well-defined and highly structured crystalline π-conjugated nanowall framework, called pyrediyne (pyrene + diyne = pyrediyne), with large in-plane periodicity. The bulk synthesis of the two-dimensional (2D) ultrathin polymeric framework of pyrediyne is achieved via a modified-Glaser-Hay coupling reaction using 1,3,6,8-tetraethynylpyrene. The ultrathin π-conjugated crystalline pyrediyne nanowall is well characterized by Raman, SEM, AFM, HR-TEM and XPS techniques. Electronic structure information reveals the π-conjugated framework to be completely planar with a Cs point group, where a tunable band gap of Eg ∼ 1.17 eV can be achieved depending on the number of pyrene units. The electrostatic potential maps reveal complete π-delocalization of the electron cloud throughout the framework with a high electronegative potential at the acetylenic linkages. This through-bond charge coupling via the conjugated network in conjunction with the charge delocalization via the π⋯π interactions in space accounts for the significant electrical conductivity σ = 1.23(±0.1) × 10-3 S m-1 of the organic material. © 2018 The Royal Society of Chemistry.
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JournalData powered by TypesetJournal of Materials Chemistry C
PublisherData powered by TypesetRoyal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
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