Density functional theory (B3LYP/6-31G*) study of oligothiophenes in their aromatic and polaronic states

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作者
Bouzzine, SM
Bouzakraoui, S
Bouachrine, M
Hamidi, M
机构
[1] Univ My Ismail, Fac Sci & Tech, Lab Rech Macromol & Modelisat, Errachidia 5200, Morocco
[2] Univ My Ismail, Fac Sci & Tech, Lab Chim Theor Appl, Errachidia 5200, Morocco
来源
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE-THEOCHEM | 2005年 / 726卷 / 1-3期
关键词
Oligothiophenes; neutral state; polaronic state; bridging effect; DFT;
D O I
10.1016/j.theochem.2005.04.023
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
In this paper, we report a theoretical study of oligothiophenes (from the dimer to the octamer) in their neutral and oxidized states based on DFT (B3LYP/6-31G*) calculations and focusing the discussion on the influence of chain length on conformational and optoelectronic properties. The bridging effect by CH2, SiH2, C=O and C=C(CN)(2) on the optoelectronic properties of the octamer will then be investigated. The obtained results are close to available experimental ones. While structural parameters of neutral oligomers do not change significantly, the oligomers become planar and show a quinoidal character after oxidation. The bridging by C=C(CN)(2) significantly decreases the octamer's band gap. (c) 2005 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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页码:271 / 276
页数:6
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