Northern Kentucky University
Novel Annulenes with Materials Applications
Institution
Northern Kentucky University
Faculty Advisor/ Mentor
K.C. Russell
Abstract
The Russell Research Group has merged the group’s previous work on cyclic, conjugated compounds called annulenes with two collaborators whose work combines the theoretical aspects of these compounds with more practical applications. Hybrids of annulenes with cup-like oxacalixarenes allows for the study of specific aromatic and antiaromatic interactions at the molecular level. Annulenes are also of interest for their ability to be incorporated into covalent organic frameworks (COFs), which are recognized for their potential use in gas storage, energy and charge transport. This poster will communicate the synthesis of three new annulenes that have been prepared for inclusion into oxacalixarenes and COFs.
Novel Annulenes with Materials Applications
The Russell Research Group has merged the group’s previous work on cyclic, conjugated compounds called annulenes with two collaborators whose work combines the theoretical aspects of these compounds with more practical applications. Hybrids of annulenes with cup-like oxacalixarenes allows for the study of specific aromatic and antiaromatic interactions at the molecular level. Annulenes are also of interest for their ability to be incorporated into covalent organic frameworks (COFs), which are recognized for their potential use in gas storage, energy and charge transport. This poster will communicate the synthesis of three new annulenes that have been prepared for inclusion into oxacalixarenes and COFs.