Abstract
We report generation of modular, artificial light-harvesting assemblies where an amphiphilic diblock copolymer, poly(ethylene oxide)-block-poly(butadiene), serves as the framework for noncovalent organization of BODIPY-based energy donor and bacteriochlorin-based energy acceptor chromophores. The assemblies are adaptive and form well-defined micelles in aqueous solution and high-quality monolayer and bilayer films on solid supports, with the latter showing greater than 90% energy transfer efficiency. This study lays the groundwork for further development of modular, polymer-based materials for light harvesting and other photonic applications. (Graph Presented).
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2422-2428 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Nano Letters |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 8 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Amphiphilic diblock copolymers
- Artificial light harvesting
- Förster resonance energy transfer
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Bioengineering
- General Chemistry
- General Materials Science
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanical Engineering