Abstract
Alternating para- and meta-linked poly(phenylene-vinylene)s are a potentially interesting class of materials for optoelectronic applications. In a joint experimental and quantum-chemical study, we discuss the influence of the meta-linkage on the conjugation of the system. In the electronic ground state conformation, the conjugation partly extends over the meta-linked phenyl rings. For the lowest electronically excited state molecular geometry, we present evidence for a considerable excited state localization to a chain segment defined by the meta-linkages in the polymeric backbone.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 143-151 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Chemical Physics |
Volume | 297 |
Issue number | 1-3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 16 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Excited state localization
- Phenylene-vinylenes
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Physics and Astronomy
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry