Described herein are methods of generating 4,4′-bipyridinium radical cations (BIPY
•+
), and methods for utilizing the radical-radical interactions between two or more BIPY
•+
radical cations that ensue for the creation of novel materials for applications in nanotechnology. Synthetic methodologies, crystallographic engineering techniques, methods of physical characterization, and end uses are described.
本文描述了生成4,4′-联
吡啶正离子(BIPY•+)的方法,以及利用两个或更多BIPY•+正离子之间的自由基-自由基相互作用来创造用于纳米技术应用的新材料的方法。描述了合成方法、晶体工程技术、物理特性表征方法和最终用途。