RT Journal Article T1 Efficient electron delocalization mediated by aromatic homoconjugation in 7,7-diphenylnorbornane derivatives A1 Osío Barcina, José De Jesús A1 Colorado, María del Rosario A1 Mba, Miriam A1 Gómez Aspe, Rafael A1 Herrero-García, Noelia AB Efficient electron delocalization by aromatic homoconjugated 7,7-diphenylnorbornane (DPN) in alternated homoconjugated- conjugated block copolymers and reference compounds is revealed by photophysical and electrochemical measurements. The synthesis of the polymers was achieved by Suzuki polycondensation reaction. Effective electron delocalization by DPN is demonstrated by the significant red shifts observed in the absorption and emission spectra and the variation of the energy band gap of the polymers and monomeric model compounds in comparison to a series of oligophenylenes used as references (p-quaterphenyl, p-terphenyl, and biphenyl). The electron delocalization is also clearly demonstrated by the lower oxidation potential measured for homoconjugated model compound in comparison to p-terphenyl. The results show that the electron delocalization caused by two homoconjugated aryl rings is comparable to the effect produced by one conjugated aryl ring. PB American Chemical Society YR 2009 FD 2009 LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/105749 UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/105749 LA eng NO Ministerio de Educación y Ciencia DS Docta Complutense RD 10 abr 2025