Maleimide fused boron-fluorine complexes: synthesis, photophysical and electrochemical properties

Novel boron fluorine complex molecules were designed and synthesized using the maleimide core moiety. Significant features such as a large Stoke shift, high quantum yield, and long range absorption and emission wavelengths were observed for these molecules. The lower LUMO level of these molecules indicates their potential application as electron transport materials. The optical band gap was calculated and compared by using UV-absorption edge, density functional theory and electrochemical studies, revealing the charge transfer characteristics.