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Excited-State Sudden Polarization Dynamics of Sulfone-Functionalized Symmetric Stable Diradicaloids.
Zixi Liu1, Junji Zhao1, Zhibiao Zhou2
1State Key Laboratory of Information Photonics and Optical Communications, and School of Physical Science and Technology, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (BUPT), Beijing 100876, P. R. China.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters
|January 27, 2026
Summary
Sudden polarization (SP) converts zwitterionic states to charge-separated (CS) states in diradicaloids. Solvent polarity and excitonic coupling control this process, enabling tunable control over charge separation dynamics.
Area of Science:
- Organic Chemistry
- Photochemistry
- Materials Science
Background:
- The sudden polarization (SP) effect is crucial for converting zwitterionic states into charge-separated (CS) states.
- Understanding SP dynamics in stable diradicaloids is essential for developing new functional materials.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate the SP effect in C2-symmetric sulfone-functionalized Chichibabin's hydrocarbons.
- Elucidate the influence of solvent polarity and excitonic coupling on CS state accessibility.
Main Methods:
- Femtosecond transient absorption spectroscopy to capture subpicosecond SP processes.
- Quantum-chemical calculations to analyze electronic structure and energy landscapes.
- Systematic variation of electron-withdrawing groups (EWGs) and solvent polarity.
Main Results:
- Direct observation of subpicosecond SP processes in diradicaloids.
- Solvent polarity significantly facilitates SP and subsequent charge separation.
- Weakened excitonic coupling enhances CS state accessibility across various polar media.
- SP effect identified as the trigger for symmetry breaking in these systems.
Conclusions:
- Tunable substituents and dielectric environments effectively control SP relaxation dynamics.
- The study provides fundamental insights into charge separation mechanisms in diradicaloids.
- Establishes a framework for designing molecules with tailored photophysical properties.
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