Application of excited-state intramolecular proton transfer (ESIPT) principle to functional polymeric materials

Sanghyuk Park, Sehoon Kim, Jangwon Seo, Soo Young Park

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Abstract

Synthesis and properties of novel excited-state intramolecular proton transfer (ESIPT) materials, recently developed in our group, are described. Highly efficient ESIPT reaction, achieved in polyquinolines, polybenzoxazoles, and oxadiazole and imidazole derivatives possessing an intramolecular tautomerizable hydrogen bond, has been investigated theoretically and experimentally. It is demonstrated that unique properties arising from the ESIPT process (large Stokes' shift, no self-absorption, and easy population inversion, etc.) make it possible to produce advanced polymer devices for lasing, optical storage, and electroluminescence.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)385-395
Number of pages11
JournalMacromolecular Research
Volume16
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008 Jul

Keywords

  • Amplified spontaneous emission
  • Electroluminescence
  • Excited-state intramolecular proton transfer
  • Fluorescence
  • Optical patterning

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Chemical Engineering(all)
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Materials Chemistry

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