A series of copper(I) complexes with electron donor/acceptor embedded ligands: Synthesis, photophysical and electroluminescent properties |
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Authors: | Hu Ge Wang Wei Peng Shuai Guo Lei She Qing |
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Institution: | College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China |
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Abstract: | In this paper, we report the synthesis of four diimine ligands incorporated with an electron donor/acceptor, as well as their corresponding Cu(I) complexes with bis(2-(diphenylphosphanyl)phenyl) ether as an ancillary ligand, resulting in four phosphorescent Cu(I) complexes. Their crystal structures as well as photophysical and thermal properties are discussed in detail. Experimental data and theoretical calculations confirm that electron donor moieties and limited conjugation system may self-restrict geometry relaxation in excited states, leading to narrowed and blue-shifted emission bands. On the other hand, electron acceptor moieties and large coplanar conjugation system are ineffective in restricting geometry relaxation, leading to broadened and red-shifted emission bands. However, the introduction of electron donors compromises thermal stability of Cu(I) complexes. We also explore one of the Cu(I) complexes as a dopant for electroluminescence application, and a maximum luminance of 680 cd/m2 peaking at 620 nm is achieved. |
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Keywords: | Copper(I) complexes Photoluminescence Electroluminescence Electron donor/acceptor |
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