Polar laser dyes dispersed in polymer matrices: Reverification of charge transfer character and new optical functions

Giseop Kwak, Chisato Okada, Michiya Fujiki, Hiroaki Takeda, Takashi Nishida, Tadashi Shiosaki

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Abstract

In this paper, we describe the photophysical properties and new functions of 4-(dicyanomethylene)-2-methyl-6-(p-dimethylaminostyryl)-4H-pyran (DCM) and its derivative, 2-methyl-6-[2-(2,3,6,7-tetrahydro-1H,5H-benzo[i.j]quinolizin-9- yl)-ethenyl]-4H-pyran-4-ylidene)propane dinitrile (DCM2) in various polymer matrices, with respect to intramolecular charge transfer (ICT). The maximum fluorescence wavelengths of DCM and DCM2 shifted to red with an increase in the dielectric constant of the polymer matrix. The fluorescence lifetime shortened according to the matrix polarity. When a polymer with a dielectric constant varying according to its crystalline structure, poly(vinylidenefluoride-co- trifluoroethylene) (PVdF-co-TrFE), was used as a matrix, we were able to thermally tune the fluorescence wavelength as well as the fluorescence intensity of DCM2. The locked molecular structure of DCM2 was very effective for maintaining the charge transfer character during thermal stimulation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1753-1756
Number of pages4
JournalJapanese Journal of Applied Physics, Part 1: Regular Papers and Short Notes and Review Papers
Volume47
Issue number3 PART 1
DOIs
StatePublished - 14 Mar 2008

Keywords

  • Charge transfer
  • Ferroelectric-paraelectric transition
  • Fluorescence
  • Polar laser dye
  • Poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-trifluoroethylene)
  • Polymer matrix

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