NBN-Doped Bis-Tetracene and Peri-Tetracene: Synthesis and Characterization

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Contributors

  • Yubin Fu - , Chair of Molecular Functional Materials (cfaed) (Author)
  • Xiao Chang - , University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Author)
  • Huan Yang - , University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Author)
  • Evgenia Dmitrieva - , Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (Author)
  • Yixuan Gao - , University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Author)
  • Ji Ma - , Chair of Molecular Functional Materials (cfaed) (Author)
  • Li Huang - , University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Author)
  • Junzhi Liu - , The University of Hong Kong (Author)
  • Hongliang Lu - , University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Author)
  • Zhihai Cheng - , Renmin University of China (Author)
  • Shixuan Du - , University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Author)
  • Hong Jun Gao - , University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Author)
  • Xinliang Feng - , Chair of Molecular Functional Materials (cfaed) (Author)

Abstract

Combining solution-based and surface-assisted synthesis, we demonstrate the first synthesis of NBN-doped bis-tetracene (NBN-BT) and peri-tetracene (NBN-PT). The chemical structures are clearly elucidated by high-resolution scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) in combination with noncontact atomic force microscopy (nc-AFM). Scanning tunneling spectroscopy (STS) characterizations reveal that NBN-BT and NBN-PT possess higher energy gaps than bis-tetracene and peri-tetracene. Interestingly, NBN-BT can undergo stepwise one-electron oxidation and convert into its corresponding radical cation and then to its dication. The energy gap of the NBN-BT dication is similar to that of bis-tetracene, indicating their isoelectronic relationship. Moreover, a similar energy gap between the NBN-PT dication and peri-tetracene can be predicted by DFT calculations. This work provides a novel synthesis along with characterizations of multi-NBN-doped zigzag-edged peri-acenes with tunable electronic properties.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)26115-26121
Number of pages7
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume60
Issue number50
Publication statusPublished - 6 Dec 2021
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

PubMed 34519404

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Keywords

  • bis-tetracene, isoelectronic, NBN doping, peri-tetracene, zigzag edges