Fully π-conjugated pentagon-embedded non-alternant carbon nanobelts for next-generation organic semiconductors and quantum materials

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1092375

"resembles short segment carbon nanotubes... overcomes restricted electron flow to localized regions by introducing curvature/ moderate strain while allowing electrons to move more freely across molecule... made electronically functional by embedding non-alternant units... Diels–Alder reaction assembles molecular building blocks, removing oxygen atoms to form stable, fully conjugated rings, yielding 2 carbon nanobelts emitting bright red light under UV/ exhibiting small energy gaps... organic LEDs, solar cells"

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