Synthesis and properties of a nanographene-embedded conjugated macrocyclic nanoring <i>via</i> the Scholl reaction
Shengda Wang, Xingcheng Li, Gui‐Lin Zhuang, Muqing Chen, Pingsen Huang, Shangfeng Yang, Pingwu Du
Abstract
showed a significant redshift (∼100 nm for absorption) compared with its precursor. This synthesis strategy could pave the way towards the π-extension of strained conjugated macrocycles and their potential applications in electron-transport devices.
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NanoringConjugated systemSurface modificationMaterials scienceDendrimerAbsorption (acoustics)CopolymerPolymer chemistryChemistryPolymerPhotochemistryNanotechnologyOrganic chemistryPhysical chemistryComposite materialSynthesis and Properties of Aromatic CompoundsOrganic Electronics and PhotovoltaicsMolecular Junctions and Nanostructures