| Since their discovery, fullerenes and nanotubes have spearheaded the development of nanotechnology. However, they are difficult to synthesize and modify for specific tasks. Corannulene, which is 1/3 of fullerene [60], has unique fluorescent and electrochromic properties that can be applied in a variety of fields. Furthermore, corannulene-based organic materials have the potential to advance organic light emitting diode (OLED) technology. Corannulene-based organic molecules have been designed and synthesized. Studies have shown a significant red shift in the absorbance spectra and increased luminescence of these molecules compared to the parent structure. Further studies of these corannulene-based materials will help unravel applications suitable for uses in an assortment of nanotechnological fields. |
