TTF–PTM dyads: from switched molecular self assembly in solution to radical conductors in solid state. Issue 2 (28th September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Souto, Manuel; Rovira, Concepció; Ratera, Imma; Veciana, Jaume
• Is Part Of: CrystEngComm. Volume 19:Issue 2(2017)
• Page Start: 197
• Page End: 206
• Publication Date: 2016-09-28
• Subjects: Crystals -- Periodicals; Crystal growth -- Periodicals; Crystallography -- Periodicals; Cristaux -- Périodiques; Cristaux -- Croissance -- Périodiques; Cristallographie -- Périodiques; 548
• DOI: 10.1039/c6ce01660j
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1466-8033

Abstract

Abstract : Dyads formed by tetrathiafulvalene (TTF) linked to perchlorotriphenylmethyl (PTM) radicals exhibit interesting physical properties such as bistability in solution or conductivity in solid state. Abstract : Organic donor–acceptor (D–A) systems formed by the electron-donor tetrathiafulvalene (TTF) linked to the electron-acceptor perchlorotriphenylmethyl (PTM) radical through different π-conjugated bridges exhibit interesting physical properties such as bistability in solution or conductivity in solid state. Understanding the interplay between intra- and intermolecular charge transfer processes in solution is of high interest in order to rationalize the self-assembling ability and conducting properties of such dyads in solid state. In this Highlight we examine the self-assembling properties of different TTF–π–PTM radical dyads that have potential applications as molecular switches or conductors in the field of molecular electronics.