Synthesis, mesomorphism, photophysics and device performance of liquid-crystalline pincer complexes of gold(<scp>iii</scp>)
Rachel R. Parker, Denghui Liu, Xiankang Yu, Adrian C. Whitwood, Weiguo Zhu, J. A. Gareth Williams, Yafei Wang, Jason M. Lynam, Duncan W. Bruce
Abstract
Emissive gold(<sc>iii</sc>) complexes with liquid-crystalline properties have been prepared, with most complexes showing a columnar hexagonal phase. The emissive response has been characterised in solution and in OLED devices.
Topics & Concepts
Materials scienceLiquid crystallineHexagonal crystal systemPincer movementPhase (matter)OLEDLiquid crystalCrystallographyPhotochemistryNanotechnologyOptoelectronicsOrganic chemistryLayer (electronics)CatalysisChemistryMagnetism in coordination complexesOrganic Light-Emitting Diodes ResearchLiquid Crystal Research Advancements