Self-assembled π-conjugated Cu(ii)-phenanthro[9,10-<i>d</i>]imidazole superstructures for VOC sensing and enhanced supercapacitor performance.

ABSTRACT: The development of self-assembled smart materials is a pivotal area of advanced research, particularly for sensing and electronic applications. π-Conjugated small organic molecules can self-assemble into well-ordered superstructures with remarkable optoelectronic, chemical, and structural properties, making them suitable for applications such as volatile organic compound (VOC) detection and energy storage in supercapacitors. However, the self-assembly behavior of Cu(ii) complexes derived from π-conjugated ligands, and their potential use in areas such as health, environmental monitoring, and energy storage, remain underexplored. In this study, we designed and synthesized two π-conjugated phenanthro[9,10-d]imidazole-based ligands (S1 and S2) and their corresponding Cu(ii) complexes,

SUBMITTER: Siva M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12525573 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature