Abstract
A series of platinum(II) di-yne complexes with the general formula [PhPt(PR3)2-C≡C-X-C≡C-Pt(PR3) 2Ph] where R = Et, nBu and X = a range of extended hetero-aromatic spacer groups, have been prepared by the coupling reaction between two molar equivalents of [PhPt(PR3)2Cl] and one molar equivalent of the terminal dialkyne, HC≡C-X-C≡CH, in the presence of CuI catalyst. The complexes have been characterised by IR, NMR and optical spectroscopy. These materials, which are precursors to related platinum(II) poly-yne polymers, have been specifically designed to be incorporated into metal-molecule-metal junctions in nanoelectronic devices.
Original language | English |
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Article number | DD3.7 |
Pages (from-to) | 59-64 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings |
Volume | 846 |
Publication status | Published - 2005 |
Event | 2004 MRS Fall Meeting - Boston, MA, USA United States Duration: 28 Nov 2004 → 3 Dec 2004 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering