Ultrafast energy migration in porphyrin-based Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs)

Sameer Patwardhan, Shengye Jin, Ho Jin Son, George C. Schatz

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Abstract

In this paper, we have studied the energy transport properties of two porphyrin-containing metal organic frameworks (MOFs) for light-harvesting applications. The photoinduced singlet exciton migration is investigated using fluorescence quenching experiments, whereas details on exciton transport anisotropy and net displacements are obtained using a Förster theory analysis. The striking difference in the energy-transport properties for the two MOFs, albeit for similar molecular organization, is attributed to dissimilar spatial expanse and difference in the electronic structure of their porphyrin struts. The observed exciton displacements, of up to 60 nm, provides motivation to explore new MOF materials. Several new linkers are considered, leading to predictions of MOF structures, which provide both broad-wavelength harvesting and unidirectional energy transporting MOFs with selected examples. (Figure Presented)

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationFrom Molecules to Materials
Subtitle of host publicationPathways to Artificial Photosynthesis
PublisherMaterials Research Society
Pages22-27
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781632661272
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Event2013 MRS Spring Meeting - San Francisco, CA, United States
Duration: Apr 1 2013Apr 5 2013

Publication series

NameMaterials Research Society Symposium Proceedings
Volume1539
ISSN (Print)0272-9172

Other

Other2013 MRS Spring Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco, CA
Period4/1/134/5/13

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Materials Science(all)
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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