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Experimental and theoretical optical characterization of a relatively simple organic molecule incorporating biphenyl, methacrylate, trimethylsilyl acetylene, and liquid crystal

Research Abstract

This research focuses on the characterization of a simple organic molecule incorporating biphenyl, methacrylate,
trimethylsilyl acetylene, and liquid crystal compounds. Extensive analysis of the molecule’s physical and optical
properties, including refractive index, extinction coefficient, dielectric constant, and conductivity, was conducted.
Complementary TD-DFT computations validated the experimental findings. The molecule exhibited
intriguing behavior in terms of extinction coefficient and refractive index, showing an initial increase followed by
a decrease with increasing photon energy. CASTEP/DFT simulations confirmed these results. The molecule
demonstrated surfactant properties, indicated by its increasing dielectric constant and optical conductivity,
suggesting enhanced charge transfer and energy storage potential. Additionally, the study investigated the
impact of flexible spacer length on organic compounds, revealing that shorter spacers improve refractive index,
extinction coefficient, and optical conductivity, indicating enhanced light absorption and bending capabilities.
The observed differences in optical values between compounds with different spacer lengths can be attributed to
factors such as molecular packing, dipole moment, molecular orientation, and light interactions. Furthermore,
the removal of the TMS group from the main compound impacted the optical properties by influencing molecular
arrangement, electronic states, and energy levels. These findings provide valuable insights for the design of
materials with tailored optical properties.

Research Authors
Amina A. Abozeed, Ahmed F. Al-Hossainy , Osamu Tsutsumi , Osama Younis
Research Date
Research Department
Research Journal
Optical Materials
Research Pages
115324
Research Vol
151
Research Year
2024