Issue 20, 2023

π-Electronic ion pairs: building blocks for supramolecular nanoarchitectonics viaiπ–iπ interactions

Abstract

The pairing of charged π-electronic systems and their ordered arrangement have been achieved by iπ–iπ interactions that are derived from synergetically worked electrostatic and dispersion forces. Charged π-electronic systems that provide ion pairs as building blocks for assemblies have been prepared by diverse strategies for introducing charge in the core π-electronic systems. One method to prepare charged π-electronic systems is the use of covalent bonding that makes π-electronic ions and valence-mismatched metal complexes as well as protonated and deprotonated states. Noncovalent ion complexation is another method used to create π-electronic ions, particularly for anion binding, producing negatively charged π-electronic systems. Charged π-electronic systems afford various ion pairs, consisting of both cationic and anionic π-systems, depending on their combinations. Geometries and electronic states of the constituents in π-electronic ion pairs affect the photophysical properties and assembling modes. Recent progress in π-electronic ion pairs has revealed intriguing characteristics, including the transformation into radical pairs through electron transfer and the magnetic properties influenced by the countercations. Furthermore, the assembly states exhibit diversity as observed in crystals and soft materials including liquid-crystal mesophases. While the chemistry of ion pairs (salts) is well-established, the field of π-electronic ion pairs is relatively new; however, it holds great promise for future applications in novel materials and devices.

Graphical abstract: π-Electronic ion pairs: building blocks for supramolecular nanoarchitectonics viaiπ–iπ interactions

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
24 jul 2023
First published
05 okt 2023
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY-NC license

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2023,52, 7170-7196

π-Electronic ion pairs: building blocks for supramolecular nanoarchitectonics viaiπ–iπ interactions

Y. Haketa, K. Yamasumi and H. Maeda, Chem. Soc. Rev., 2023, 52, 7170 DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00581J

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