Crystal structure origin for shape-dependent emission of 2,5,8,11-tetra- tert -butylperylene micro-/nanocrystals

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Author(s)

  • Xiujuan Zhang
  • Cuiping Zhao
  • Jingyu Lv
  • Cheng Dong
  • Xuemei Ou
  • And 2 others
  • Xiaohong Zhang
  • Shuit-Tong Lee

Detail(s)

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3677-3680
Journal / PublicationCrystal Growth and Design
Volume11
Issue number9
Publication statusPublished - 7 Sept 2011

Abstract

Single-crystalline nanowires and nanoparticles of 2,5,8,11-tetra-tert- butylperylene (TBPe) can be easily obtained by controlling the solvent composition (solubility) of TBPe in the mixed solution. Changes in shape observed are accompanied by distinct changes in optical properties. Crystal structure analysis shows that they have different molecular stacking modes, which were believed to be responsible for the properties difference. This also helps us gain insight into the crystal growth process and better understand the formation mechanism of different morphological crystals. We believe that the crystal structure may be locked at the nucleation stage and expected to vary with the solubility change. This also offers original explanations for the shape-dependent properties in organic nanocrystals. © 2011 American Chemical Society.

Citation Format(s)

Crystal structure origin for shape-dependent emission of 2,5,8,11-tetra- tert -butylperylene micro-/nanocrystals. / Zhang, Xiujuan; Zhao, Cuiping; Lv, Jingyu et al.
In: Crystal Growth and Design, Vol. 11, No. 9, 07.09.2011, p. 3677-3680.

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