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Nazarova D, Nedelchev L, Berberova-Buhova N, Mateev G. Nanocomposite Photoanisotropic Materials for Applications in Polarization Holography and Photonics. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2946. [PMID: 37999300 PMCID: PMC10674406 DOI: 10.3390/nano13222946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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Photoanisotropic materials, in particular azodyes and azopolymers, have attracted significant research interest in the last decades. This is due to their applications in polarization holography and 4G optics, enabling polarization-selective diffractive optical elements with unique properties, including circular polarization beam-splitters, polarization-selective bifocal lenses, and many others. Numerous methods have been applied to increase the photoinduced birefringence of these materials, and as a result, to obtain polarization holographic elements with a high diffraction efficiency. Recently, a new approach has emerged that has been extensively studied by many research groups, namely doping azobenzene-containing materials with nanoparticles with various compositions, sizes, and morphologies. The resulting nanocomposites have shown significant enhancement in their photoanisotropic response, including increased photoinduced birefringence, leading to a higher diffraction efficiency and a larger surface relief modulation in the case of polarization holographic recordings. This review aims to cover the most important achievements in this new but fast-growing field of research and to present an extensive comparative analysis of the result, reported by many research groups during the last two decades. Different hypotheses to explain the mechanism of photoanisotropy enhancement in these nanocomposites are also discussed. Finally, we present our vision for the future development of this scientific field and outline its potential applications in advanced photonics technologies.
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- Dimana Nazarova
- Institute of Optical Materials and Technologies, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria; (D.N.); (N.B.-B.); (G.M.)
- Department of Physics, University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, 1756 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Institute of Optical Materials and Technologies, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria; (D.N.); (N.B.-B.); (G.M.)
- Department of Physics, University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, 1756 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Institute of Optical Materials and Technologies, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria; (D.N.); (N.B.-B.); (G.M.)
- Department of Physics, University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, 1756 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Institute of Optical Materials and Technologies, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria; (D.N.); (N.B.-B.); (G.M.)
- Department of Physics, University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, 1756 Sofia, Bulgaria
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Yan L, Li Z, Zhong X, Du J, Xiong Y, Peng S, Li H. Preferential Enrichment of Enantiomer from Amino Acid Schiff Bases by Coordination Interaction and Crystallization. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:530. [PMID: 36676268 PMCID: PMC9861923 DOI: 10.3390/ma16020530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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In this paper, preferential enrichment (PE) is described for three pairs of novel amino acid Schiff base Cu(II)/Cu(I) complexes. Single crystal X-ray diffraction indicated that 1-S/R are one-dimensional coordination polymers (CPs) with helical structures, and 2-S/R and 3-S/R are one-dimensional CPs with auxiliary ligands. By tuning the pH, the solvent and second ligands, the 1-S/R, 3-S/R underwent polymorphic transitions, resulting in enantioselective liberation of excess enantiomers into solution, until the deposited crystals were slightly enriched with the opposite enantiomer, thereby successfully exhibiting PE. However, under the effects of Cu(II), the solvent and low pH, 2-S/R did not exhibit PE and resulted in enrichment of racemic compounds, which was attributed to amino acid Schiff base chiral complex mechanisms of PE. The three pairs of Cu complex structures were characterized by UV-vis, MS and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). All chiral properties were studied by circular dichroism (CD) in the solid and liquid.
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- Li Yan
- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 102488, China
- Analysis & Testing Center, Liangxiang Campus, Beijing Institute of Technology, Liangxiang East Road, Beijing 102488, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 102488, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 102488, China
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- Analysis & Testing Center, Liangxiang Campus, Beijing Institute of Technology, Liangxiang East Road, Beijing 102488, China
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- Analysis & Testing Center, Liangxiang Campus, Beijing Institute of Technology, Liangxiang East Road, Beijing 102488, China
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- Analysis & Testing Center, Liangxiang Campus, Beijing Institute of Technology, Liangxiang East Road, Beijing 102488, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cluster Science of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 102488, China
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Akitsu T, Miroslaw B, Sudarsan S. Photofunctions in Hybrid Systems of Schiff Base Metal Complexes and Metal or Semiconductor (Nano)Materials. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms231710005. [PMID: 36077409 PMCID: PMC9456394 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231710005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2022] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Composite materials very often provide new catalytic, optical or other physicochemical properties not observed for each component separately. Photofunctions in hybrid systems are an interesting topic of great importance for industry. This review presents the recent advances, trends and possible applications of photofunctions of hybrid systems composed of Schiff base metal complexes and metal or semiconductor (nano)materials. We focus on photocatalysis, sensitization in solar cells (DSSC-dye sensitized solar cell), ligand-induced chirality and applications in environmental protection for Cr(VI) to Cr(III) reduction, in cosmetology as sunscreens, in real-time visualization of cellular processes, in bio-labeling, and in light activated prodrug applications.
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- Takashiro Akitsu
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science, 1-3 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan
- Correspondence: (T.A.); (B.M.); Tel.: +81-3-5228-8271 (T.A.)
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- Department of General and Coordination Chemistry and Crystallography, Institute of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin, Pl. Marii Curie-Sklodowskiej 3, 20-031 Lublin, Poland
- Correspondence: (T.A.); (B.M.); Tel.: +81-3-5228-8271 (T.A.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Rajalakshmi Engineering College (Autonomous), Thandalam 602 105, Tamilnadu, India
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John N, Mariamma AT. Recent developments in the chiroptical properties of chiral plasmonic gold nanostructures: bioanalytical applications. Mikrochim Acta 2021; 188:424. [PMID: 34811580 PMCID: PMC8608422 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-021-05066-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The presence of excess L-amino acid in the Murchison meteorite, circular polarization effect in the genesis of stars and existence of chirality in interstellar molecules contribute to the origin of life on earth. Chiral-sensitive techniques have been employed to untangle the secret of the symmetries of the universe, designing of effective secure drugs and investigation of chiral biomolecules. The relationship between light and chiral molecules was employed to probe and explore such molecules using spectroscopy techniques. The mutual interaction between electromagnetic spectrum and chirality of matter give rise to distinct optical response, which advances vital information contents in chiroptical spectroscopy. Chiral plasmonic gold nanoparticle exhibits distinctive circular dichroism peaks in broad wavelength range thereby crossing the limits of its characterization. The emergence of strong optical activity of gold nanosystem is related to its high polarizability, resulting in plasmonic and excitonic effects on incident photons. Inspired by the development of advanced chiral plasmonic nanomaterials and exploring its properties, this review gives an overview of various chiral gold nanostructures and the mechanism behind its chiroptical properties. Finally, we highlight the application of different chiral gold nanomaterials in the field of catalysis and medical applications with special emphasis to biosensing and biodetection.
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- Nebu John
- The Post Graduate and Research Department of Chemistry, Mar Thoma College, Mahatma Gandhi University, Tiruvalla, 689103 Kerala India
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- The Post Graduate Department of Mathematics, St. Gregorios College, University of Kerala, Kottarakara, 691531 Kerala India
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Crystallographic and Computational Electron Density of d x2-y2 Orbitals of Azo-Schiff Base Metal Complexes Using Conventional Programs. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26030551. [PMID: 33494463 PMCID: PMC7865803 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26030551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2020] [Revised: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The crystal structures of two azobenzene derivative Schiff base metal complexes (new C44H40CuN6O2 of P-1 and known C44H38MnN6O7 of P21/c abbreviated as Cu and Mn, respectively) were (re-)determined experimentally using conventional X-ray analysis to obtain electron density using a PLATON program. Cu affords a four-coordinated square planar geometry, while Mn affords a hexa-coordinated distorted octahedral geometry whose apical sites are occupied by an acetate ion and water ligands, which are associated with hydrogen bonds. The π-π or CH-π and hydrogen bonding intermolecular interactions were found in both crystals, which were also analyzed using a Hirshfeld surface analysis program. To compare these results with experimental results, a density functional theory (DFT) calculation was also carried out based on the crystal structures to obtain calculated electron density using a conventional Gaussian program. These results revealed that the axial Mn-O coordination bonds of Mn were relatively weaker than the in-plane M-N or M-O coordination bonds.
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