D-A-Type Molecules with Free Rotors for Highly Efficient Interfacial Solar-Driven Steam Generation and Thermoelectric Performance

Danfeng Wang, Shuo Qi, Jingwen Dong, Xin Wang, Yan Zhang, Shiyuan Zhou, Peiyang Gu*, Tao Jia*, Qichun Zhang*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Three “π”-shaped D-A-type thiodiazoloquinoxaline derivatives with different electronic structures and rotations have been prepared. Their particular structures allow these molecules to possess a broad absorption range and sufficient intramolecular motions, dissipating energy through a thermal deactivation pathway. Among the three materials, TPA-TQN showed the best steam generation efficiency (84.52%) and water-electricity cogeneration efficiency (63.95%). This study suggests that D-A structures with different electronic configurations, free rotors, and hydrophilicities make great contributions to the overall solar energy conversion performances. © 2023 American Chemical Society.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5730–5734
JournalOrganic Letters
Volume25
Issue number31
Online published20 Jul 2023
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 11 Aug 2023

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