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  • Materials Chemistry
  • Supramolecular Chemistry
  • Solid-State Chemistry

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  • Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are crucial in materials science.
  • Controlling the assembly and electronic properties of PAHs is challenging.
  • Mixed PAH systems offer unique opportunities for novel functionalities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and characterize a novel heteromolecular PAH trimer.
  • To investigate the structural, electronic, and magnetic properties of the new compound.
  • To understand the role of counterions and solvent molecules in stabilizing PAH assemblies.

Main Methods:

  • Single crystal X-ray diffraction for structural determination.
  • Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) spectroscopy for radical characterization.
  • UV-vis absorption spectroscopy for electronic property analysis.
  • Computational studies (DFT) for theoretical bonding and charge analysis.

Main Results:

  • Formation of a unique mixed PAH trimer [(C20H12)2(C24H12)]2+(GaCl4-)2·(C6H6)2.
  • Crystal structure reveals π-stacked columns of perylene-perylene-coronene units.
  • EPR spectroscopy indicates a persistent organic radical with a g-factor of 2.0041.
  • Spectroscopic and crystallographic data reveal asymmetric charge distribution and core deformation.
  • Computational studies confirm the stabilizing and modulating role of GaCl4- and benzene.

Conclusions:

  • A novel, stable mixed PAH trimer has been synthesized and characterized.
  • The crystal packing and electronic structure are significantly influenced by counterions and solvent molecules.
  • The study provides insights into the design of functional materials based on PAH assemblies.