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  • Photochemistry
  • Materials Science

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  • Photolabile protecting groups (PPGs) are crucial for controlled release applications.
  • Two-photon absorption (2PA) offers advantages for deep-tissue penetration and high spatial resolution.
  • Current 2PA-based uncaging systems face limitations in sensitivity and efficiency, especially in the near-infrared (NIR) region.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize novel dyads integrating a 4,5-dimethoxy-2-nitrobenzyl PPG with various dissymmetric bis-donor or bis-acceptor chromophores functioning as 2PA absorbers.
  • To investigate the impact of energy transfer efficiency and electronic tuning on 2P uncaging performance.
  • To enhance 2P uncaging sensitivity and 2PA response in the NIR region.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of novel dyad molecules combining PPGs and 2PA chromophores.
  • Characterization of photophysical properties, including 2PA cross-sections and energy transfer.
  • Evaluation of 2P uncaging efficiency and sensitivity in the NIR spectrum.

Main Results:

  • Successful synthesis of dyads featuring a 4,5-dimethoxy-2-nitrobenzyl PPG and tailored 2PA subunits.
  • Demonstrated improvement in 2P uncaging sensitivity in the NIR compared to isolated PPGs, even with low energy transfer efficiency.
  • Enhanced 2PA response achieved by optimizing the electronic dissymmetry of the 2PA subunit and subunit arrangement within the dyads.

Conclusions:

  • The designed dyads offer improved 2P uncaging performance in the NIR window.
  • Tuning molecular architecture and electronic properties of 2PA subunits is key to enhancing uncaging sensitivity and 2PA response.
  • These findings pave the way for advanced applications in photochemistry and materials science requiring precise spatiotemporal control.