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Cyclization Matters: Structure-Property Relationship in π-Conjugated Donor-Acceptor Macrocycle Versus Its Linear
Deepak Kumar1,2, Kirandeep Kaur1,2, Phani Kumar Kodali1,2
1Department of Polymers and Functional Materials, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), Uppal Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad, 500007, India.
Chemistry, an Asian Journal
|July 21, 2026
Summary
Macrocyclic architectures offer tunable optoelectronic and host-guest properties. Researchers found macrocyclic fluorophores exhibit enhanced binding affinity for C60 compared to linear analogues.
Area of Science:
- Supramolecular Chemistry
- Organic Electronics
- Photochemistry
Background:
- Macrocyclic architectures provide tunable optoelectronic and host-guest properties.
- Donor-acceptor (D-A) fluorophores are crucial for molecular engineering.
- Carbazole and fluorenone units are versatile building blocks for functional materials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate how molecular engineering in macrocyclic architectures influences optical and supramolecular behavior.
- To compare the host-guest properties of a linear D-A fluorophore (CFC-M) and its macrocyclic analogue (CFC-CD).
- To understand the impact of macrocyclization on binding affinity towards C60.
Main Methods:
- Synthesis of linear (CFC-M) and macrocyclic (CFC-CD) donor-acceptor fluorophores.
- Spectroscopic analysis to evaluate optical properties.
- Host-guest complexation studies with C60 to determine binding constants.
Main Results:
- Both CFC-M and CFC-CD formed stable 1:1 complexes with C60.
- The macrocyclic analogue CFC-CD demonstrated a higher binding affinity for C60 (3.74 × 10^5 M^-1) compared to the linear CFC-M (2.18 × 10^5 M^-1).
- Structural modifications through macrocyclization significantly enhanced supramolecular interactions.
Conclusions:
- Macrocyclic engineering effectively enhances host-guest complexation properties.
- The study highlights the potential of macrocyclic fluorophores for applications requiring selective molecular recognition.
- Controlled structural modifications are key to optimizing optoelectronic and supramolecular functions.
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