@article{KraftStanglKrauseetal.2017, author = {Kraft, Andreas and Stangl, Johannes and Krause, Ana-Maria and M{\"u}ller-Buschbaum, Klaus and Beuerle, Florian}, title = {Supramolecular frameworks based on [60]fullerene hexakisadducts}, series = {Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry}, volume = {13}, journal = {Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry}, doi = {10.3762/bjoc.13.1}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-171996}, pages = {1-9}, year = {2017}, abstract = {[60]Fullerene hexakisadducts possessing 12 carboxylic acid side chains form crystalline hydrogen-bonding frameworks in the solid state. Depending on the length of the linker between the reactive sites and the malonate units, the distance of the [60]fullerene nodes and thereby the spacing of the frameworks can be controlled and for the most elongated derivative, continuous channels are obtained within the structure. Stability, structural integrity and porosity of the material were investigated by powder X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetry and sorption measurements.}, language = {en} } @article{MezaChinchaLindnerSchindleretal.2020, author = {Meza-Chincha, Ana-Lucia and Lindner, Joachim O. and Schindler, Dorothee and Schmidt, David and Krause, Ana-Maria and R{\"o}hr, Merle I. S. and Mitrić, Roland and W{\"u}rthner, Frank}, title = {Impact of substituents on molecular properties and catalytic activities of trinuclear Ru macrocycles in water oxidation}, issn = {2041-6539}, doi = {10.1039/d0sc01097a}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-204653}, year = {2020}, abstract = {Herein we report a broad series of new trinuclear supramolecular Ru(bda) macrocycles bearing different substituents at the axial or equatorial ligands which enabled investigation of substituent effects on the catalytic activities in chemical and photocatalytic water oxidation. Our detailed investigations revealed that the activities of these functionalized macrocycles in water oxidation are significantly affected by the position at which the substituents were introduced. Interestingly, this effect could not be explained based on the redox properties of the catalysts since these are not markedly influenced by the functionalization of the ligands. Instead, detailed investigations by X-ray crystal structure analysis and theoretical simulations showed that conformational changes imparted by the substituents are responsible for the variation of catalytic activities of the Ru macrocycles. For the first time, macrocyclic structure of this class of water oxidation catalysts is unequivocally confirmed and experimental indication for a hydrogen-bonded water network present in the cavity of the macrocycles is provided by crystal structure analysis. We ascribe the high catalytic efficiency of our Ru(bda) macrocycles to cooperative proton abstractions facilitated by such a network of preorganized water molecules in their cavity, which is reminiscent of catalytic activities of enzymes at active sites.}, language = {en} } @article{NollKrauseBeuerleetal.2022, author = {Noll, Niklas and Krause, Ana-Maria and Beuerle, Florian and W{\"u}rthner, Frank}, title = {Enzyme-like water preorganization in a synthetic molecular cleft for homogeneous water oxidation catalysis}, series = {Nature Catalysis}, journal = {Nature Catalysis}, edition = {accepted version}, doi = {10.1038/s41929-022-00843-x}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-302897}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Inspired by the proficiency of natural enzymes, mimicking of nanoenvironments for precise substrate preorganisation is a promising strategy in catalyst design. However, artificial examples of enzyme-like activation of H\(_2\)O molecules for the challenging oxidative water splitting reaction are hardly explored. Here, we introduce a mononuclear Ru(bda) complex (M1, bda: 2,2'-bipyridine-6,6'-dicarboxylate) equipped with a bipyridine-functionalized ligand to preorganize H\(_2\)O molecules in front of the metal center as in enzymatic clefts. The confined pocket of M1 accelerates chemically driven water oxidation at pH 1 by facilitating a water nucleophilic attack pathway with a remarkable turnover frequency of 140 s\(^{-1}\) that is comparable to the oxygen-evolving complex of photosystem II. Single crystal X-ray analysis of M1 under catalytic conditions allowed the observation of a 7th H\(_2\)O ligand directly coordinated to a RuIII center. Via a well-defined hydrogen-bonding network, another H\(_2\)O substrate is preorganized for the crucial O-O bond formation via nucleophilic attack.}, language = {en} } @article{FullPanchalGoetzetal.2021, author = {Full, Julian and Panchal, Santosh P. and G{\"o}tz, Julian and Krause, Ana-Maria and Nowak-Kr{\´o}l, Agnieszka}, title = {Modulare Synthese helikal-chiraler Organobor-Verbindungen: Ausschnitte verl{\"a}ngerter Helices}, series = {Angewandte Chemie}, volume = {133}, journal = {Angewandte Chemie}, number = {8}, doi = {10.1002/ange.202014138}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-224385}, pages = {4396 -- 4403}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Zwei Arten helikal-chiraler Verbindungen mit einem oder zwei Boratomen wurden nach einem modularen Ansatz synthetisiert. Die Bildung der helikalen Strukturen erfolgte durch Einf{\"u}hrung von Bor in flexible Biaryl- bzw. Triaryl-Vorstufen, hergestellt aus kleinen achiralen Bausteinen. Die durchgehend ortho-fusionierten Azabora[7]helicene zeichnen sich dabei durch außergew{\"o}hnliche Konfigurationsstabilit{\"a}t, blaue oder gr{\"u}ne Fluoreszenz in L{\"o}sung mit Quantenausbeuten (Φ\(_{fl}\)) von 18-24 \%, gr{\"u}ne oder gelbe Emission im Festk{\"o}rper (Φ\(_{fl}\) bis zu 23 \%) und starke chiroptische Resonanz mit großen Anisotropiefaktoren von bis zu 1.12×10\(^{-2}\) aus. Azabora[9]helicene, aufgebaut aus winkelf{\"o}rmig sowie linear angeordneten Ringen, sind blaue Emitter mit Φ\(_{fl}\) von bis zu 47 \% in CH\(_{2}\)Cl\(_{2}\) und 25 \% im Festk{\"o}rper. DFT-Rechnungen zeigen, dass ihre P-M-Interkonversion {\"u}ber einen komplexeren Weg verl{\"a}uft als im Fall von H1. R{\"o}ntgenstrukturanalyse von Einkristallen zeigt deutliche Unterschiede in der Packungsanordnung von Methyl- und Phenylderivaten auf. Die Molek{\"u}le werden als Prim{\"a}rstrukturen verl{\"a}ngerter Helices vorgeschlagen.}, language = {de} } @article{KimLiessStolteetal.2021, author = {Kim, Jin Hong and Liess, Andreas and Stolte, Matthias and Krause, Ana-Maria and Stepanenko, Vladimir and Zhong, Chuwei and Bialas, David and Spano, Frank and W{\"u}rthner, Frank}, title = {An Efficient Narrowband Near-Infrared at 1040 nm Organic Photodetector Realized by Intermolecular Charge Transfer Mediated Coupling Based on a Squaraine Dye}, series = {Advanced Materials}, volume = {33}, journal = {Advanced Materials}, number = {26}, doi = {10.1002/adma.202100582}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-256374}, year = {2021}, abstract = {A highly sensitive short-wave infrared (SWIR, λ > 1000 nm) organic photodiode (OPD) is described based on a well-organized nanocrystalline bulk-heterojunction (BHJ) active layer composed of a dicyanovinyl-functionalized squaraine dye (SQ-H) donor material in combination with PC\(_{61}\)BM. Through thermal annealing, dipolar SQ-H chromophores self-assemble in a nanoscale structure with intermolecular charge transfer mediated coupling, resulting in a redshifted and narrow absorption band at 1040 nm as well as enhanced charge carrier mobility. The optimized OPD exhibits an external quantum efficiency (EQE) of 12.3\% and a full-width at half-maximum of only 85 nm (815 cm\(^{-1}\)) at 1050 nm under 0 V, which is the first efficient SWIR OPD based on J-type aggregates. Photoplethysmography application for heart-rate monitoring is successfully demonstrated on flexible substrates without applying reverse bias, indicating the potential of OPDs based on short-range coupled dye aggregates for low-power operating wearable applications.}, language = {en} } @article{FullPanchalGoetzetal.2021, author = {Full, Julian and Panchal, Santosh P. and G{\"o}tz, Julian and Krause, Ana-Maria and Nowak-Kr{\´o}l, Agnieszka}, title = {Modular Synthesis of Organoboron Helically Chiral Compounds: Cutouts from Extended Helices}, series = {Angewandte Chemie International Edition}, volume = {60}, journal = {Angewandte Chemie International Edition}, number = {8}, doi = {10.1002/anie.202014138}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-225775}, pages = {4350 -- 4357}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Two types of helically chiral compounds bearing one and two boron atoms were synthesized by a modular approach. Formation of the helical scaffolds was executed by the introduction of boron to flexible biaryl and triaryl derived from small achiral building blocks. All-ortho-fused azabora[7]helicenes feature exceptional configurational stability, blue or green fluorescence with quantum yields (Φ\(_{fl}\)) of 18-24 \% in solution, green or yellow solid-state emission (Φ\(_{fl}\) up to 23 \%), and strong chiroptical response with large dissymmetry factors of up to 1.12×10\(^{-2}\). Azabora[9]helicenes consisting of angularly and linearly fused rings are blue emitters exhibiting Φ\(_{fl}\) of up to 47 \% in CH\(_{2}\)Cl\(_{2}\) and 25 \% in the solid state. As revealed by the DFT calculations, their P-M interconversion pathway is more complex than that of H1. Single-crystal X-ray analysis shows clear differences in the packing arrangement of methyl and phenyl derivatives. These molecules are proposed as primary structures of extended helices.}, language = {en} } @article{MahlShoyamaKrauseetal.2020, author = {Mahl, Magnus and Shoyama, Kazutaka and Krause, Ana-Maria and Schmidt, David and W{\"u}rthner, Frank}, title = {Base-Assisted Imidization: A Synthetic Method for the Introduction of Bulky Imide Substituents to Control Packing and Optical Properties of Naphthalene and Perylene Imides}, series = {Angewandte Chemie International Edition}, volume = {59}, journal = {Angewandte Chemie International Edition}, number = {32}, doi = {10.1002/anie.202004965}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-218246}, pages = {13401 -- 13405}, year = {2020}, abstract = {We report the direct imidization of naphthalene and perylene dicarboxylic anhydrides/esters with bulky ortho,ortho-diaryl- and ortho,ortho-dialkynylaniline derivatives. This imidization method uses n-butyllithium as a strong base to increase the reactivity of bulky amine derivatives, proceeds under mild reaction conditions, requires only stoichiometric amounts of reactants and gives straightforward access to new sterically crowded rylene dicarboximides. Mechanistic investigations suggest an isoimide as intermediary product, which was converted to the corresponding imide upon addition of an aqueous base. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses reveal dimeric packing motifs for monoimides, while two-side shielded bisimides crystallize in isolated molecules without close π-π-interactions. Spectroscopic investigations disclose the influence of the bulky substituents on the optical properties in the solid state.}, language = {en} } @article{ZhangMichailSaaletal.2019, author = {Zhang, Fangyuan and Michail, Evripidis and Saal, Fridolin and Krause, Ana-Maria and Ravat, Prince}, title = {Stereospecific Synthesis and Photophysical Properties of Propeller-Shaped C\(_{90}\)H\(_{48}\) PAH}, series = {Chemistry - A European Journal}, volume = {25}, journal = {Chemistry - A European Journal}, number = {71}, doi = {10.1002/chem.201904962}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-208682}, pages = {16241-16245}, year = {2019}, abstract = {Herein, we have synthesized an enantiomerically pure propeller-shaped PAH, C\(_{90}\)H\(_{48}\), possessing three [7]helicene and three [5]helicene subunits. This compound can be obtained in gram quantities in a straightforward manner. The photophysical and chiroptical properties were investigated using UV/Vis absorption and emission, optical rotation and circular dichroism spectroscopy, supported by DFT calculations. The nonlinear optical properties were investigated by two-photon absorption measurements using linearly and circularly polarized light. The extremely twisted structure and packing of the homochiral compound were investigated by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis.}, language = {en} } @article{WehRueheHerbertetal.2021, author = {Weh, Manuel and R{\"u}he, Jessica and Herbert, Benedikt and Krause, Ana-Maria and W{\"u}rthner, Frank}, title = {Deracemization of Carbohelicenes by a Chiral Perylene Bisimide Cyclophane Template Catalyst}, series = {Angewandte Chemie International Edition}, volume = {60}, journal = {Angewandte Chemie International Edition}, number = {28}, doi = {10.1002/anie.202104591}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-244787}, pages = {15323 -- 15327}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Deracemization describes the conversion of a racemic mixture of a chiral molecule into an enantioenriched mixture or an enantiopure compound without structural modifications. Herein, we report an inherently chiral perylene bisimide (PBI) cyclophane whose chiral pocket is capable of transforming a racemic mixture of [5]-helicene into an enantioenriched mixture with an enantiomeric excess of 66 \%. UV/Vis and fluorescence titration studies reveal this cyclophane host composed of two helically twisted PBI dyes has high binding affinities for the respective homochiral carbohelicene guests, with outstanding binding constants of up to 3.9×10\(^{10}\) m\(^{-1}\) for [4]-helicene. 2D NMR studies and single-crystal X-ray analysis demonstrate that the observed strong and enantioselective binding of homochiral carbohelicenes and the successful template-catalyzed deracemization of [5]-helicene can be explained by the enzyme-like perfect shape complementarity of the macrocyclic supramolecular host.}, language = {en} } @article{BoldStolteShoyamaetal.2022, author = {Bold, Kevin and Stolte, Matthias and Shoyama, Kazutaka and Krause, Ana-Maria and Schmiedel, Alexander and Holzapfel, Marco and Lambert, Christoph and W{\"u}rthner, Frank}, title = {Macrocyclic Donor-Acceptor Dyads Composed of Oligothiophene Half-Cycles and Perylene Bisimides}, series = {Chemistry - A European Journal}, volume = {28}, journal = {Chemistry - A European Journal}, number = {30}, doi = {10.1002/chem.202200355}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-276435}, year = {2022}, abstract = {A series of donor-acceptor (D-A) macrocyclic dyads consisting of an electron-poor perylene bisimide (PBI) π-scaffold bridged with electron-rich α-oligothiophenes bearing four, five, six and seven thiophene units between the two phenyl-imide substituents has been synthesized and characterized by steady-state UV/Vis absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy, cyclic and differential pulse voltammetry as well as transient absorption spectroscopy. Tying the oligothiophene strands in a conformationally fixed macrocyclic arrangement leads to a more rigid π-scaffold with vibronic fine structure in the respective absorption spectra. Electrochemical analysis disclosed charged state properties in solution which are strongly dependent on the degree of rigidification within the individual macrocycle. Investigation of the excited state dynamics revealed an oligothiophene bridge size-dependent fast charge transfer process for the macrocyclic dyads upon PBI subunit excitation.}, language = {en} }