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Published on: January 7, 2019
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Poly(dimethylsiloxane) and oligo(dimethylsiloxane) solvent effects on aromatic donor-acceptor interactions
Shogo Amemori1, Kyoka Kikuchi, Motohiro Mizuno
1NanoMaterials Research Institute, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa 920-1192, Japan. amemori@staff.kanazawa-u.ac.jp mizuno@se.kanazawa-u.ac.jp.
Chemical Communications (Cambridge, England)
|January 7, 2021
Summary
Aromatic donor-acceptor interactions between pyrene and pyromellitic diimide derivatives were stronger in siloxane solvents. This suggests siloxane solvents can enhance these interactions, potentially due to poor aromatic solubility.
Area of Science:
- Supramolecular Chemistry
- Materials Science
Background:
- Aromatic donor-acceptor interactions are crucial in molecular recognition and materials science.
- Understanding solvent effects on these interactions is key for designing functional molecules.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the influence of siloxane solvents on aromatic donor-acceptor interactions.
- To compare the strength of these interactions in siloxane versus aliphatic solvents.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing solvents with a wide polarity range, including poly(dimethylsiloxane) and oligo(dimethylsiloxane).
- Evaluating aromatic donor-acceptor interactions between pyrene and pyromellitic diimide derivatives.
Main Results:
- Donor-acceptor interactions were observed to be stronger in siloxane solvents compared to aliphatic solvents.
- Poor solubility of aromatic compounds in siloxane solvents may contribute to the enhanced interactions.
Conclusions:
- Siloxane solvents can significantly influence and potentially enhance aromatic donor-acceptor interactions.
- The findings provide insights into solvent selection for optimizing molecular interactions in siloxane-based systems.
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