Molecular structure differences that induce a change in optical properties of picene-13, 14-dione (IMAGE)

Kumamoto University

Molecular structure differences that induce a change in optical properties of picene-13, 14-dione

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Twist strain and π-conjugated molecules that induce dramatic changes in optical (color and florescence) properties of picene-13, 14-dione.

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Dr. Hayato Ishikawa

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