CHED 1173 |
| The objective of this research project is to synthesize a supra-molecular system that will transfer charge when exposed to light. The system consists of two parts: a bipyridine "bridge," and a fullerene "handle" that, when coupled, will form a conjugated, rigid ligand. Currently the syntheses of the fullerene end pieces, and the bipyridine bridge are complete. A Sonogashira coupling of the two pieces was successful and will be repeated once additional starting materials have been synthesized in sufficient quantities. The ligand was successfully coordinated with rhenium, yielding encouraging photochemical results. Current goals are to repeat the coordination to rhenium and attempt a complex with ruthenium. Finally, a thorough investigation into the photochemical properties of these resulting complexes will be conducted. The target ligand, when coordinated with a metal, could have great potential for uses in solar cells, molecular devices, or other applications where molecules need to react with light.
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Undergraduate Research Poster Session: Inorganic Chemistry
2:00 PM-4:00 PM, Monday, March 26, 2007 Hyatt Regency Chicago -- Riverside Center, Poster
Division of Chemical Education |
