Abstract: Design and Construction of Metallomacromolecules for Life Science and Opto-Electronic Applications (2013 AAAS Annual Meeting (14-18 February 2013))

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Auditorium/Exhibit Hall C (Hynes Convention Center)

Hany S. El-batal , Departement of Polymer Science, The Univesity of Akron, Akron, OH

Kai Guo , Departement of Polymer Science, The Univesity of Akron, Akron, OH

Charles N. Moorefield , Institute of Polymer Science, The University of Akron, Akron, OH

Chrys Wesdemiotis , Departement of Polymer Science and Departement of Chemistry, The Univesity of Akron, Akron, OH

George R. Newkome , Departement of Polymer Science and Departement of Chemistry, The Univesity of Akron, Akron, OH

Perylene-diimides (PDIs) have been widely studied due to their stability and attractive electronic properties. Elegant work by Würthner¹ and co-workers has resulted in the synthesis of a plethora of functional supramolecular architectures using ionic self-assembly, hydrogen-bonding, π-π interactions and metal-ligand directed self-assembly. Metal-terpyridine connectivity is an attractive approach to form functional architectures. As well, terpyridine coordination has permitted the exploration of diverse metals for diverse applications. This along with the unique photophysical properties of perylene provided the inspiration to synthesize perylene-containing terpyridine ligands and their Zn(II) and Ru(II) complexes. Herein, we report our latest progress in the synthesis and the applications of perylene based supramolecular dendritic and cyclic structures.

1-Wurthner, F., Chem Commun., 2004, 14, 1564-1579