Through-bond versus through-space conjugation and high-dissymmetry chiroptical switching in proton–responsive [8]helicene bisbenzimidazoles
Abstract
, respectively) in the protonated state, outperforming the majority of previously reported acid-responsive chiroptical switches. Electrochemical data and quantum chemical calculations identify helical pitch modulation and orbital overlap as the molecular basis for these effects. These findings position [8]HBIs as versatile, stimuli-responsive materials for advanced chiroptical applications.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Synthesis and Properties of Aromatic Compounds
Supramolecular Chemistry and Complexes
Photochromic and Fluorescence Chemistry
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Materials Chemistry C
- Publisher
- Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
- Volume
- 14
- Issue
- 19
- Pages
- 8099–8107
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN