Exploring chiral and achiral properties of novel multilayer 3D polymers: synthesis and characterization

Abstract

This study reports the novel synthesis of multilayered 3D polymers via the 1,3,5-position coupling of 1,3,5-tris(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzene with 1,8-dibronaphthalene, a previously unreported method. The resulting polymers exhibit both achiral and chiral characteristics, offering a unique platform for structural and functional exploration. Comprehensive characterization using gel permeation chromatography, UV-vis spectroscopy, fluorescence measurements, circular dichroism, and scanning electron microscopy revealed intriguing optical properties and morphological features, promoting potential applications in photonics, sensors, and materials science.