Synthesis and Structure-Property Studies of Organic Materials Containing Fluorinated and Non-Fluorinated # Systems (Small Molecules and Polymers)" (2008)
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University of Kentucky UKnowledge University of Kentucky Doctoral Dissertations Graduate School 2008 SYNTHESIS AND STRUCTURE-PROPERTY STUDIES OF ORGANIC MATERIALS CONTAINING FLUORINATED AND NON- FLUORINATED # SYSTEMS (SMALL MOLECULES AND POLYMERS) Yongfeng Wang University of Kentucky, [email protected] Right click to open a feedback form in a new tab to let us know how this document benefits ou.y Recommended Citation Wang, Yongfeng, "SYNTHESIS AND STRUCTURE-PROPERTY STUDIES OF ORGANIC MATERIALS CONTAINING FLUORINATED AND NON-FLUORINATED # SYSTEMS (SMALL MOLECULES AND POLYMERS)" (2008). University of Kentucky Doctoral Dissertations. 593. https://uknowledge.uky.edu/gradschool_diss/593 This Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by the Graduate School at UKnowledge. It has been accepted for inclusion in University of Kentucky Doctoral Dissertations by an authorized administrator of UKnowledge. For more information, please contact [email protected]. ABSTRACT OF DISSERTATION Yongfeng Wang The Graduate School University of Kentucky 2008 SYNTHESIS AND STRUCTURE-PROPERTY STUDIES OF ORGANIC MATERIALS CONTAINING FLUORINATED AND NON-FLUORINATED π SYSTEMS (SMALL MOLECULES AND POLYMERS) ABSTRACT OF DISSERTATION A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the College of Arts and Science at the University of Kentucky By Yongfeng Wang Lexington, Kentucky Director: Dr. Mark D. Watson, Professor of Chemistry Lexington, Kentucky 2008 Copyright © Yongfeng Wang 2008 ABSTRACT OF DISSERTATION SYNTHESIS AND STRUCTURE-PROPERTY STUDIES OF ORGANIC MATERIALS CONTAINING FLUORINATED AND NON-FLUORINATED π SYSTEMS (SMALL MOLECULES AND POLYMERS) Organic electronic materials have high potential in consumer electronics. Challenges facing materials chemists include development of efficient synthetic methodologies and control over interrelated molecular self-assembly and (opto) electronic properties. The body of this work focuses on preparing and investigating the self-assembly of potential organic semiconductors comprised of polymers and small molecules containing thiophenes and fluorinated arenes. New synthetic methodology is reported which exploits SNAr reactions of fluorinated aromatics to form various thiophene-containing conjugated polymers. The catalyst system of CsF and 18-crown-6 is easily removed by extraction and the sole side-product fluorotrimethylsilane is volatile, yielding polymers with high as-synthesized purity and high molecular weight. Efficient synthetic routes relying heavily on SNAr reactions are also established to prepare small-molecule fluorinated polycyclics and benzodichalcogenophene derivatives. The self-assembly of all polymers and small molecules reported herein are engineered via: (1) intermolecular interactions between fluorinated and non-fluorinated π-systems, (2) inter- and intramolecular interactions between fluorine atoms and thienyl sulfur atoms, as well as in some cases (3) space-filling demands of other substituents like alkyl side-chains. A key outcome of the polymer work is proof of the hypothesis that the conjugated backbones of polymers containing head-to-head 3,3’-dialkyl-bithiophene units can be forced into coplanarity due to enhanced π-stacking in the solid state, with some possible contribution from attractive intramolecular S-F interactions. For fluorinated polycyclics, two antiparallel triangular arrangements of fluorine and sulfur atoms are incorporated into lath-shaped small molecules to form extensive networks of edge-to-edge interactions, which in turn lead to 2D face-to-face π-stacking. A series of benzodichalcogenophene derivatives are designed to have coplanar ring systems and slipped π-stacking arising from intramolecular S-F close contacts and intermolecular π-πF interactions. Finally, (opto) electronic properties are manipulated using the design principles included above. Copolymers of 3,3’-alkylbithiophenes with perfluorobenzene display reduced solid-state optical band gaps as a consequence of their mode of self-assembly. CF3 substituents are used to decrease (optical) energy gap and decrease the LUMO levels of fluorinated polycyclics and benzodichalcogenophenes (BDT(Se)). Other substituents attached to the BDT core are used to further alter the energy levels. KEY WORDS: Organic electronic materials; nucleophilic aromatic substitution; perfluoroarene; supramolecular engineering; self assembly. Yongfeng Wang Student’s signature 03/21/2008 Date SYNTHESIS AND STRUCTURE-PROPERTY STUDIES OF ORGANIC MATERIALS CONTAINING FLUORINATED AND NON-FLUORINATED π SYSTEMS (SMALL MOLECULES AND POLYMERS) By Yongfeng Wang Dr. Mark D. Watson Director of Dissertation Dr. Robert B. Grossman Director of Graduate Studies 03/21/2008 Date RULES FOR THE USE OF DISSERTATIONS Unpublished dissertations submitted for the Doctor's degree and deposited in the University of Kentucky Library are as a rule open for inspection, but are to be used only with due regard to the rights of the authors. Bibliographical references may be noted, but quotations or summaries of parts may be published only with the permission of the author, and with the usual scholarly acknowledgments. Extensive copying or publication of the dissertation in whole or in part also requires the consent of the Dean of the Graduate School of the University of Kentucky. A library that borrows this dissertation for use by its patrons is expected to secure the signature of each user. Name Date DISSERTATION Yongfeng Wang The Graduate School University of Kentucky Lexington 2008 SYNTHESIS AND STRUCTURE-PROPERTY STUDIES OF ORGANIC MATERIALS CONTAINING FLUORINATED AND NON-FLUORINATED π SYSTEMS (SMALL MOLECULES AND POLYMERS) DISSERTATION A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the College of Arts and Science at the University of Kentucky By Yongfeng Wang Lexington, Kentucky Director: Dr. Mark D. Watson, Professor of Chemistry Lexington, Kentucky 2008 Copyright © Yongfeng Wang 2008 Dedicated to My wife and my best friend Jianing Yang and my beloved parents, parents-in-law and sister Mr. Hongxing Wang Mrs. Jihua Li Mr. Qibai Yang Mrs. Shuxia Chen Mrs. Yongli Wang ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS For the completion of my PhD and my dissertation I have to appreciate so many people around me for their help. First, I send my deepest gratitude and sincerest thanks to my advisor and chair of my committee Dr. Mark D. Watson for giving me this opportunity to join his group and work with him. He is a kind of role model for me who really knows how to work with his students and his colleagues. He demonstrates a scientific attitude and abundant scientific knowledge and possesses a humorous and nice nature of personality. He not only taught me vital hands-on laboratory techniques but also trained me how to become an independent and creative scientist. He helped me to overcome a steep language barrier when I came to the USA, encouraged me to face some personal difficulties during my PhD period and trusted me to be somewhat unofficial lab manager to train new group members. He gave me so much freedom to do what I want to do in my research. At the same time, he also has an open-door policy where I have easy access to him for advice and where open two-way communication is encouraged. He has created a very supportive and comfortable working environment where I can perform to my best level. Second, I would like to thank my other committee members Dr. John Anthony, Dr. John Selegue and Dr. Zachary Hilt, and outside examiner Dr. Barbara Knutson, who took their time to review my dissertation and gave me so many suggestions and comments. Especially, I should appreciate Dr. John Anthony for his patience and advice whenever I approached him for advice over the years. Third, I want to thank Dr. Sean Parkin, Mr. John Layton, Dr. Jack Goodman and Dr. Johannes Gierschner (University of Mons-Hainaut, Belgium) for their help with X-ray diffraction, NMR, mass spectrometry and theoretical calculations respectively. Fourth, I would like to thank all the members of the Watson lab, both past and present: Don Cho, Kathy Beckner, Tanmoy Dutta, Xugang Guo, Manindar Kaur, Arawwawaladon Liyanage, Mark Seger, James Robinson and Megan Lang. I had a pleasant time working with them in the lab for these last five years. Last but more importantly, I wish to express my gratitude to my parents, Hongxing Wang and Jihua Li, who always strongly support me, love me and take pride in me. Without their encouragement, understanding and support I can not sail through my iii grown-up and study period. I should also send my deepest thanks and my true love to my wife and friend Jianing Yang. Now I can say that it is the only thing I did right and never regret that I met her and married her. Whenever I am depressed or happy, she always stands by me and gives me support and encouragement. Because of her, I had more motivation and drive to work and study in the past five years in the USA; because of her, I am enjoying life everyday; because of her, I cherish more in the future. I am lucky to have wonderful parents-in law, Qibai Yang and Shuxia Chen. Thank you for your love, trust and support. I should send my thanks to my elder sister Yongli Wang as well who always supports me and encourages me. I will have a new start of my life soon. At this time I want to thank all of you again to help me and support me in the past and I will remember all of you forever. iv TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION