Molecular chirality induction to an achiral π-conjugated polymer by circularly polarized light

Chem Commun (Camb). 2012 Feb 11;48(13):1871-3. doi: 10.1039/c2cc17027b. Epub 2012 Jan 9.

Abstract

A preferred-handed helical conformation was induced to poly(9,9-dioctylfluoren-2,7-diyl) (PDOF) in a thin film form upon irradiation with single-handed circularly polarized light (CPL) where the induction was reversible.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Circular Dichroism
  • Fluorenes / chemistry*
  • Light*
  • Optical Phenomena*
  • Photochemical Processes*
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Spectrophotometry, Ultraviolet
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Fluorenes
  • Polymers