NKU developments in fullerene-transition metal supramolecular systems and molecular wire precursors

CHED 1201

Jessica M. Baumann, Celeste A. Morris, and Keith A. Walters, walterske@nku.edu. Department of Chemistry, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY 41099
ABSTRACT- Photochemistry is the study of how molecules react with light. This project deals with photochemistry in which a supramolecular system that transfers charge efficiently when excited by light is desired. In order to do this, smaller unique molecules are created with appropriate properties that in the end, work together to achieve the desired result; this is the concept of supramoleular chemistry. This system will utilize fullerenes, or Carbon-60, that will be able to attach to the ends of the molecule and store charge. The goal is to design a ligand that provides both the ability to form an organic polymer and bring a transition metal chromophore directly in line with the ensuring polymer backbone.