Work

The Synthesis, Characterization, and Theoretical Study of Ruthenium (II) Polypyridyl Oligomer Hybrid Structures with Reduced Graphene Oxide for Enhanced Optoelectronic Applications

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: π-conjugated polymers are arguably one of the most exciting classes of materials and have attracted substantial attention due to their unique optical and electronic properties. The introduction of transition metals into conjugated polymers tunes the optoelectronic properties of these metallopolymers, which may improve their performance in device applications. Graphene and reduced graphene oxide (RGO) derivatives are interesting materials with a unique structure and outstanding properties. The present work reports an investigation of three hybrid RGO and π-conjugated oligomers that contain ruthenium polypyridyl chromophores serving as models to provide molecular-level insight for the corresponding transition-metal-containing conjugated polymers.

Source: International Journal of Molecular Sciences

DOI: 10.3390/ijms252312989

Authors: Alexander Schultheiss, Jamel White, Khoa Le, Nicole Boone, Ufana Riaz, Darlene K. Taylor

Institution: North Carolina Central University

Language: English

Topic: Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,296

Funders: National Science Foundation, Materials Research Science and Engineering Center, Harvard University, Division of Materials Research, Core Research for Evolutional Science and Technology