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Rodríguez Agarrabeitia, Antonia

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Antonia

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Rodríguez Agarrabeitia

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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/79886

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Universidad Complutense de Madrid

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Óptica y Optometría

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Química Orgánica

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Generation of multiple triplet states in an orthogonal bodipy dimer: a breakthrough spectroscopic and theoretical approach
(Physical chemistry chemical physics, 2022) García Moreno, Inmaculada; Postils, Verónica; Rebollar, Esther; Ortíz García, María Josefa; Rodríguez Agarrabeitia, Antonia; Casanova, David
Generation of triplet states in assemblies of organic chromophores is extremely appealing for their potential use in optoelectronic applications. In this work, we investigate the intricacies of triplet state generation in an orthogonal BODIPY dimer by combining delayed photoemission techniques with electronic structure calculations. Our analysis provides a deep understanding of the electronic states involved, and describes different competing deactivation channels beyond prompt radiative decay. In particular, we identify charge-transfer (CT) mediated intersystem crossing (ISC) as the most likely mechanism for the triplet state generation in this system. The different emission bands at long times can be associated with delayed fluorescence, CT emission and phosphorescence from multiple low-energy triplets. Interestingly, the dependence of the yield of triplet state population and emission profiles with the solvent polarity evidences the decisive role of the CT configuration in the fate of the photoactivated dimer, controlling the relative ISC, reverse ISC, and internal conversion efficiencies. Overall, the present results provide a rather complete description of the delayed photophysics in the BODIPY dimer, but are not able to fully rationalize the unexpected photoluminescence recorded at long wavelengths (≥ 900 nm). We hypothesize that the origin of this emission, not present in BODIPY monomers, emerges from intermonomer interactions triggered by intramolecular distortions opening up a new vision in the controverted mechanism driving the photophysical behavior from orthogonally linked organic monomers.
Tailoring the Molecular Skeleton of Aza-BODIPYs to Design Photostable Red-Light-Emitting Laser Dyes
(ChemPhotoChem, 2018) Prieto Castañeda, Alejandro; Avellanal Zaballa, Edurne; Gartzia Rivero, Leire; Cerdán Pedraza, Luis; Rodríguez Agarrabeitia, Antonia; García Moreno, Inmaculada; Bañuelos Prieto, Jorge; Ortíz García, María Josefa
In this article the design and characterization of a set of novel red‐light‐emitting laser aza‐BODIPY dyes is reported. The applied synthetic method allows an exhaustive and versatile functionalization of both the dipyrrin core and the boron bridge. From the analysis of the photophysical and laser signatures, we determine the suitable modifications of the chromophoric backbone necessary to modulate the emission spectral region, efficiency and photostability under a strong irradiation regime. These dyes are endowed with efficient fluorescence and laser emission, and are particularly outstanding in terms of their high photostability, a key parameter to guarantee long‐lasting emission in any (bio)technological application. The herein‐reported results support, for the first time, the viability of aza‐BODIPYs as tunable red laser dyes. In fact, the laser performances of some of the tested aza‐BODIPYs surpass those of commercially available laser dyes in the same spectral region.
A versatile fluorescent molecular probe endowed with singlet oxygen generation under white-light photosensitization
(Dyes and Pigments, 2017) Durán Sampedro, Gonzalo; Epelde Elezcano, Nerea; Martínez Martínez, Virginia; Esnal Martínez, Ixone; Bañuelos Prieto, Jorge; García Moreno, Inmaculada; Rodríguez Agarrabeitia, Antonia; Moya Cerero, Santiago de la; Tabero Truchado, Andrea; Lázaro Carrillo, Ana; Villanueva Oroquieta, Ángeles; Ortíz García, María Josefa; López Arbeloa, Íñigo María
Despite fluorescent photodynamic therapy (fluorescent-PDT) dyes are promising theranostic agents, current approaches unfortunately involve crucial shortcomings (such as, narrow absorption bands, high cost, low bio-compatibility and specificity, low dual efficiency) making difficult their clinical translation. Particularly, efficient fluorescent-PDT agents triggered under white-light, with potential application in topic solar treatments, are scarce. Here, we describe the rational development of a novel fluorescent-PDT molecular biomaterial based on BODIPY building blocks able to sustain, simultaneously, synthetic accessibility, high fluorescence and phototoxicity within a broad spectral window, biocompatibility, including low dark toxicity and high cell permeability with selective accumulation in lysosomes and, what is more important, excellent efficient activity triggered under white light. These all-in-one combined properties make the new dye a valuable ground platform for the development of future smarter theranostic agents.
Singlet Fission Mediated Photophysics of BODIPY Dimers
(Journal of physical chemistry letters, 2018) Montero, Raul; Martínez Martínez, Virginia; Longarte, Asier; Epelde Elezcano, Nerea; Palao Utiel, Eduardo; Lamas, Iker; Manzano, Hegoi; Rodríguez Agarrabeitia, Antonia; López Arbeloa, Íñigo María; Ortíz García, María Josefa; García Moreno, Inmaculada
The photodynamics of an orthogonal BODIPY dimer, particularly the formation of triplet states, has been explored by femtosecond and nanosecond transient absorption measurements. The short time scale data show the appearance of transient features of triplet character that, according to quantitative analysis of their intensities, account for more than 100% of the initially excited molecules, which reveals the occurrence of a singlet fission process in the isolated dimers. The formation rate of the triplet correlated state 1(TT) is found to depend on the solvent polarity, pointing to the mediation of a charge transfer character state. The dissociation of the 1(TT) state into pairs of individual triplets determines the triplet yield measured in the long time scales. The kinetic model derived from the results provides a comprehensive view of the photodynamics of BODIPY dimers and permits rationalization of the photophysical parameters of these systems.
Rational molecular design enhancing the photonic performance of red-emitting perylene bisimide dyes
(Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 2017) Avellanal Zaballa, Edurne; Durán Sampedro, Gonzalo; Prieto Castañeda, Alejandro; Rodríguez Agarrabeitia, Antonia; García Moreno, Inmaculada; López Arbeloa, Íñigo María; Bañuelos Prieto, Jorge; Ortiz García, María Josefa
We report the synthesis of novel multichromophoric organic architectures, where perylene red is decorated with BODIPY and/or hydroxycoumarin dyes acting as light harvesters and energy donors. The computationally-aided photophysical study of these molecular assemblies reveals a broadband absorption which, regardless of the excitation wavelength, leads solely to a bright red-edge emission from perylene bisimide after efficient intramolecular energy transfer hops. The increase of the absorbance of these molecular antennas at key pumping wavelengths enhances the laser action of the commercial perylene red. The herein applied strategy based on energy transfer dye lasers should boost the use of perylene-based dyes as active media for red-emitting lasers.
Preparation of dipyrrins from F-BODIPYs by treatment with methanesulfonic acids
(RSC Advances, 2015) Urieta Mora, Javier; Lora Maroto, Beatriz; Moreno Jiménez, Florencio; Rodríguez Agarrabeitia, Antonia; Ortiz García, María Josefa; Moya Cerero, Santiago De La
An alternative metal-free soft procedure for the preparation of dipyrrins from F-BODIPYs is reported. The new method makes possible to obtain certain dipyrrin derivatives that were unaccessible from F-BODIPYs to date. To demonstrate the ability of the new procedure, dipyrrins having highly reactive groups, such as chloro, cyano or acetoxyl, have been easily obtained from the corresponding F-BODIPY, which shows the synthetic utility of the reported methodology.
Controlling Vilsmeier-Haack processes in meso-methylBODIPYs: A new way to modulate finely photophysical properties in boron dipyrromethenes
(Dyes and Pigments, 2017) Palao Utiel, Eduardo; Montalvillo Jiménez, Laura; Esnal Martínez, Ixone; Prieto Montero, Ruth; Rodríguez Agarrabeitia, Antonia; García Moreno, Inmaculada; Bañuelos Prieto, Jorge; López Arbeloa, Íñigo María; Moya Cerero, Santiago De La; Ortiz García, María Josefa
In the herein work we report the fine and selective control of competitive processes when submitting meso-methylBODIPYs to Vilsmeier-Haack reaction conditions. These competitive processes generate BODIPYs with opposed photophysical properties, from highly fluorescent dyes enabling laser emission, to non-fluorescent singlet-oxygen photosensitizers. The synthetic control is exerted on the basis of the structure of the starting BODIPY, as well as the electrophilic character (hard or soft) of the formylating reagent.
Circularly Polarized Luminescence from Simple Organic Molecules
(Chemistry: a european journal, 2015) Márquez Sánchez-Carnerero, Esther María; Rodríguez Agarrabeitia, Antonia; Moreno Jiménez, Florencio; Lora Maroto, Beatriz; Muller, Gilles; Ortiz García, María Josefa; Moya Cerero, Santiago De La
This article aims to show the identity of “circularly polarized luminescent active simple organic molecules” as a new concept in organic chemistry due to the potential interest of these molecules, as availed by the exponentially growing number of research articles related to them. In particular, it describes and highlights the interest and difficulty in developing chiral simple (small and non-aggregated) organic molecules able to emit left- or right-circularly polarized light efficiently, the efforts realized up to now to reach this challenging objective, and the most significant milestones achieved to date. General guidelines for the preparation of these interesting molecules are also presented.
FormylBODIPYs by PCC-Promoted Selective Oxidation of α-MethylBODIPYs. Synthetic Versatility and Applications
(Organic Letters, 2019) Ramos Torres, Ágata; Avellanal Zaballa, Edurne; Prieto Castañeda, Alejandro; García Garrido, Fernando; Bañuelos Prieto, Jorge; Rodríguez Agarrabeitia, Antonia; Ortíz García, María Josefa
An efficient synthesis of formylBODIPYs has been established based on an oxidation with PCC of 3-methylBODIPYs. It has been demonstrated that this reagent can oxidize methyl groups at such position of the BODIPY core, regardless of its substitution pattern. Moreover, through this procedure it is possible to synthesize 8-aryl-3,5-diformylBODIPYs, which are otherwise difficult to obtain. These precursors have been functionalized to develop fluorescent sensors of amino acids or photosensitizers for singlet oxygen generation.
AcetylacetonateBODIPY-Biscyclometalated Iridium(III) Complexes: Effective Strategy towards Smarter Fluorescent Photosensitizer Agents
(Chemistry: a european journal, 2017) Palao Utiel, Eduardo; Sola Llano, Rebeca; Tabero Truchado, Andrea; Manzano, Hegoi; Rodríguez Agarrabeitia, Antonia; Villanueva Oroquieta, Ángeles; López Arbeloa, Íñigo María; Martínez Martínez, Virginia; Ortíz García, María Josefa
Biscyclometalated IrIII complexes involving boron-dipyrromethene (BODIPY)-based ancillary ligands, where the BODIPY unit is grafted to different chelating cores (acetylacetonate for Ir-1 and Ir-2, and bipyridine for Ir-3) by the BODIPY meso position, have been synthesized and characterized. Complexes with the BODIPY moiety directly grafted to acetylacetonate (Ir-1 and Ir-2) exhibit higher absorption coefficients (ϵ≈4.46×104 m−1 cm−1 and 3.38×104 m−1 cm−1 at 517 nm and 594 nm, respectively), higher moderate fluorescence emission (φfl≈0.08 and 0.22 at 528 nm and 652 nm, respectively) and, in particular, more efficient singlet oxygen generation upon visible-light irradiation (φΔ≈0.86 and 0.59, respectively) than that exhibited by Ir-3 (φΔ≈0.51, but only under UV light). Phosphorescence emission, nanosecond time-resolved transient absorption, and DFT calculations suggest that BODIPY-localized long-lived 3IL states are populated for Ir-1 and Ir-2. In vitro photodynamic therapy (PDT) activity studied for Ir-1 and Ir-2 in HeLa cells shows that such complexes are efficiently internalized into the cells, exhibiting low dark- and high photocytoxicity, even at significantly low complex concentration, making them potentially suitable as theranostic agents. © 2017 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim