Superamolecular Aggregates and Organogelators

We study the properties of aggregates or gels consisting of metal-organic or organometallic -conjugated oligomers or polymers. The primary objective of this project is to design metal-containing molecular arrays that self-assemble in solution and to study the triplet exciton migration on these aggregates. Figure 1 shows a few examples of Platinum-Acetylide Oligomers which aggregate or gel  in hydrocarbon solvents. The molecules stack to form a ordered fibrous network as shown in the TEM images. The triplet-triplet energy transfer within molecular aggregates consisting of phosphorescent platinum-acetylide oligomers is shown in the emission spectroscopy.

 

Pt2M gel

PL spectra and schematic representation of energy transfer of Pt2M-Pt2MT mixed-oligomer gel