Solvent-tuned intramolecular charge-recombination rates in a conjugated donor-acceptor molecule

Journal Article · Thu Feb 22 00:00:00 EST 1990 · Journal of Physical Chemistry; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/j100367a007· OSTI ID:6729784

Khundkar, L R; Stiegman, A E; Perry, J W ^[1]

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1. Jet Propulsion Lab., Pasadena, CA (USA)

The nonradiative charge-recombination rates from the charge-transfer state of a new conjugated donor-acceptor molecule (p-cyano-p{prime}-methylthiodiphenylacetylene) can be tuned over almost an order of magnitude by varying the polarity of the solvent. These measurements of intramolecular recombination show a turnover of rates as a function of emission energy, consistent with the normal and inverted behavior of Marcus theory. Steady-state spectra and time-resolved measurements allow us to quantitatively compare thermal and optical electron-transfer rates as a function of driving force and demonstrate their correspondence.

• OSTI ID: 6729784
• Journal Information: Journal of Physical Chemistry; (USA), Vol. 94:4; ISSN 0022-3654
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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