Date of Award
2019
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Ph.D. in Chemistry
Department
Chemistry and Biochemistry
First Advisor
Daniell L. Mattern
Second Advisor
Steven R. Davis
Third Advisor
Jared H. Delcamp
Relational Format
dissertation/thesis
Abstract
The zwitterionic D-σ-A’s are characterized by having an anionic donor, a cationic acceptor, an intervening sigma-bond bridge, and an aliphatic tail. The aliphatic tail is of such length as to impart greater solubility in organic solvents since the formal charges on the donor and acceptor lead to poor solubility. Additionally, the aliphatic tail is required for Pockels-Langmuir deposition to facilitate the favorable van der Waal’s packing when combined to form dense monolayer registries. These monolayers may then be suitable for measuring the bulk electrical properties.
Recommended Citation
Vaughan, Trey Gautier, "The Synthesis of New Donor-sigma-Acceptor Compounds as Potential Current Rectifiers" (2019). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1706.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/etd/1706