Selective, Scalable Synthesis of C60-Fullerene/Indene Monoadducts Using a Microwave Flow Applicator
Author(s) -
Joshua P. Barham,
Satoko Tanaka,
Emiko Koyama,
Noriyuki Ohneda,
Tadashi Okamoto,
Hiromichi Odajima,
Junichi Sugiyama,
Yasuo Norikane
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
the journal of organic chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.2
H-Index - 228
eISSN - 1520-6904
pISSN - 0022-3263
DOI - 10.1021/acs.joc.7b03209
Subject(s) - indene , chemistry , fullerene , microwave , residence time (fluid dynamics) , selectivity , flow chemistry , solvent , continuous flow , scalability , acceptor , photochemistry , nanotechnology , organic chemistry , catalysis , materials science , telecommunications , biochemical engineering , computer science , physics , geotechnical engineering , database , engineering , condensed matter physics
The synergy of continuous processing and microwave heating technologies has unlocked scalable (g/h), safe and efficient reaction conditions for synthesis of fullerene/indene-based organic photovoltaic acceptor materials in a nonchlorinated solvent with levels of productivity unparalleled by previous syntheses. The microwave flow reactor sustains high temperature while employing short residence times, reaction conditions which uniquely allow the selective synthesis of fullerene/indene monoadducts. Design of experiments analysis revealed residence time as the most crucial factor for conversion and selectivity control.
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