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    Роль семьи в процессе первичной социализации в отечественной и зарубежной литературе

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    A series of 5,15 push–pull <i>meso</i>-diarylzinc­(II) porphyrinates, carrying one or two −COOH or −COOCH<sub>3</sub> acceptor groups and a −OCH<sub>3</sub> or a −N­(CH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub> donor group, show in <i>N</i>,<i>N</i>-dimethylformamide and CHCl<sub>3</sub> solutions a negative and solvent-dependent second-order nonlinear-optical (NLO) response measured by the electric-field-induced second-harmonic generation (EFISH) technique, different from the structurally related zinc­(II) porphyrinate carrying a −N­(CH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub> donor group and a −NO<sub>2</sub> acceptor group, where a still solvent-dependent but positive EFISH second-order response was previously reported. Moreover, when a −N­(CH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub> donor group and a −COOH acceptor group are part of a sterically hindered 2,12 push–pull β-pyrrolic-substituted tetraarylzinc­(II) porphyrinate, the EFISH response is positive and solvent-independent. In order to rationalize these rather intriguing series of observations, EFISH measurements have been integrated by electronic absorption and IR spectroscopic investigations and by density functional theory (DFT) and coupled-perturbed DFT theoretical and <sup>1</sup>H pulsed-gradient spin-echo NMR investigations, which prompt that the significant concentration effects and the strong influence of the solvent nature on the NLO response are originated by a complex whole of different aggregation processes induced by the −COOH group

    Nonlinear-Optical Properties of α‑Diiminedithiolatonickel(II) Complexes Enhanced by Electron-Withdrawing Carboxyl Groups

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    We report the synthesis, characterization, nonlinear-optical (NLO) properties, and density functional theory (DFT) calculations for three nickel diiminedithiolate complexes [Ni­(4,4′-R<sub>2</sub>carboxy-bpy)­(L)] [R = methyl, L = 1,2-benzenedithiolate (bdt), <b>1</b>; R = ethyl, L = 5,6-dihydro-1,4-dithine-2,3-dithiolate (dddt), <b>2</b>; R = ethyl, L = 1-(<i>N</i>-methylindol-5-yl)­ethene-1,2-dithiolate (mi-5edt), <b>3</b>]. The crystal structure of <b>1</b> shows a square-planar coordination for the nickel ion and bond distances consistent with a diiminedithiolate description for the complex. For all complexes, the cyclic voltammetry measurements show two reversible reduction processes (−1.353/–1.380 V and −0798/–0.830 V, respectively) and an anodic wave (+0.372/+0.601 V). The UV–vis spectra present a band around 600–700 nm (ε = 4880–6000 dm<sup>3</sup> mol<sup>–1</sup> cm<sup>–1</sup>) mainly attributed to a charge-transfer highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO)–lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) transition, which shows a large negative solvatochromic shift, characteristic of push–pull complexes, and is responsible for the NLO properties of these molecules. The charge-transfer character of this electronic transition is confirmed by DFT calculations, with the HOMO mainly centered on the dithiolate moiety and the LUMO on the bpy ligand, with important contribution given by the carboxyl groups (≈13%). Small contributions from the nickel­(II) ion are present in both of the frontier orbitals. The carboxyl groups enhance the optical properties of this class of complexes, confirmed by comparison with the corresponding unsubstituted compounds. The second-order NLO properties have been measured by an electric-field-induced second-harmonic-generation technique using a 10<sup>–3</sup> M solution in <i>N</i>,<i>N</i>-dimethylformamide and working with a 1.907 μm incident wavelength, giving for μβ<sub>1.907</sub> (μβ<sub>0</sub>) values of −1095 (−581), −2760 (−954), and −1650 (−618) × 10<sup>–48</sup> esu for <b>1</b>–<b>3</b>, respectively. These values are among the highest in the class of square-planar push–pull complexes, similar to those found for dithionedithiolate compounds. Moreover, spectroelectrochemical experiments demonstrate the possibility of using these complexes as redox-switchable NLO chromophores

    Nonlinear-Optical Properties of α‑Diiminedithiolatonickel(II) Complexes Enhanced by Electron-Withdrawing Carboxyl Groups

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    We report the synthesis, characterization, nonlinear-optical (NLO) properties, and density functional theory (DFT) calculations for three nickel diiminedithiolate complexes [Ni­(4,4′-R<sub>2</sub>carboxy-bpy)­(L)] [R = methyl, L = 1,2-benzenedithiolate (bdt), <b>1</b>; R = ethyl, L = 5,6-dihydro-1,4-dithine-2,3-dithiolate (dddt), <b>2</b>; R = ethyl, L = 1-(<i>N</i>-methylindol-5-yl)­ethene-1,2-dithiolate (mi-5edt), <b>3</b>]. The crystal structure of <b>1</b> shows a square-planar coordination for the nickel ion and bond distances consistent with a diiminedithiolate description for the complex. For all complexes, the cyclic voltammetry measurements show two reversible reduction processes (−1.353/–1.380 V and −0798/–0.830 V, respectively) and an anodic wave (+0.372/+0.601 V). The UV–vis spectra present a band around 600–700 nm (ε = 4880–6000 dm<sup>3</sup> mol<sup>–1</sup> cm<sup>–1</sup>) mainly attributed to a charge-transfer highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO)–lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) transition, which shows a large negative solvatochromic shift, characteristic of push–pull complexes, and is responsible for the NLO properties of these molecules. The charge-transfer character of this electronic transition is confirmed by DFT calculations, with the HOMO mainly centered on the dithiolate moiety and the LUMO on the bpy ligand, with important contribution given by the carboxyl groups (≈13%). Small contributions from the nickel­(II) ion are present in both of the frontier orbitals. The carboxyl groups enhance the optical properties of this class of complexes, confirmed by comparison with the corresponding unsubstituted compounds. The second-order NLO properties have been measured by an electric-field-induced second-harmonic-generation technique using a 10<sup>–3</sup> M solution in <i>N</i>,<i>N</i>-dimethylformamide and working with a 1.907 μm incident wavelength, giving for μβ<sub>1.907</sub> (μβ<sub>0</sub>) values of −1095 (−581), −2760 (−954), and −1650 (−618) × 10<sup>–48</sup> esu for <b>1</b>–<b>3</b>, respectively. These values are among the highest in the class of square-planar push–pull complexes, similar to those found for dithionedithiolate compounds. Moreover, spectroelectrochemical experiments demonstrate the possibility of using these complexes as redox-switchable NLO chromophores

    Light-Induced Regiospecific Bromination of <i>meso</i>-Tetra(3,5-di-<i>tert</i>-butylphenyl)Porphyrin on 2,12 β‑Pyrrolic Positions

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    The antipodal introduction of two bromine atoms on the 2,12 β-pyrrolic position of 5,10,15,20-tetra­(3,5-di-<i>tert</i>-butylphenyl)­porphyrin was successfully achieved by a light-induced reaction of the substrate with excess NBS. Complexation with Ni<sup>II</sup> of the major regioisomer led to good quality crystals, suitable for X-ray structure determination with unprecedented probability levels. The regiospecific character of the synthetic procedure and the exactness of the bromine atom position assignment were thus confirmed, suggesting an unexpected electrophilic aromatic substitution pathway rather than a free-radical halogenation process. A QTAIM topological analysis on the DFT-optimized wave function of the monosubstituted free-base porphyrin intermediate carrying a bromine atom in C2 β-pyrrolic position confirmed the largest negative charge for the C12 carbon atom in antipodal position, in agreement with the proposed electrophilic aromatic substitution mechanism

    Perfluorinated Zinc Porphyrin Sensitized Photoelectrosynthetic Cells for Enhanced TEMPO-Mediated Benzyl Alcohol Oxidation

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    This research introduces a novel series of perfluorinated Zn(II) porphyrins with positive oxidation potentials designed as sensitizers for photoelectrosynthetic cells, with a focus on promoting the oxidation of benzyl alcohol (BzOH) mediated by the 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-1-piperidine N-oxyl (TEMPO) organocatalyst. Three dyes, CLICK-3, CLICK-4, and BETA-4, are meticulously designed to explore the impact of substituents and their positions on the perfluorinated porphyrin ring in terms of redox potentials and energy level alignment when coupled with SnO2/TiO2-based photoanodes and TEMPO mediator. A comprehensive analysis utilizing spectroscopy, electrochemistry, photophysics, and computational techniques of the dyes in solution and sensitized thin films unveils an enhanced charge-separation character in the 4D−π–1A type BETA-4. Incorporating four dimethylamino donor groups at the periphery of the porphyrin ring and a BTD-accepting linker at the β-pyrrolic position equips the structure with a more efficient donor–acceptor system. This enhancement ensures improved light-harvesting capacity, resulting in a doubled incident photon-to-current conversion efficiency (IPCE% ≃30%) in the presence of LiI compared to meso-substituted dyes CLICK-3 and CLICK-4. Sensitizing SnO2/TiO2 thin films with BETA-4 successfully promotes the photooxidation of benzyl alcohol (BzOH) in the presence of the rapid TEMPO radical catalyst, yielding photocurrents of approximately 125 μA/cm2 in an optimized TBPy/LiClO4/ACN electrolyte. Notably, when lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (LiTFSI) replaces TBPy as the base for TEMPO-catalyzed BzOH oxidation, a remarkable photocurrent of around 800 μA/cm2 is achieved, marking one of the highest values reported for this photoelectrochemical reaction to date. This study underscores that the proper functionalization of perfluorinated zinc porphyrins positions these dyes as ideal candidates for sensitizing SnO2/TiO2 in the photodriven oxidation of BzOH. It also highlights the crucial role of carefully tuning electrolyte composition based on the electronic properties of molecular sensitizers

    Influence of Porphyrinic Structure on Electron Transfer Processes at the Electrolyte/Dye/TiO<sub>2</sub> Interface in PSSCs: a Comparison between meso Push–Pull and β‑Pyrrolic Architectures

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    Time-resolved photophysical and photoelectrochemical investigations have been carried out to compare the electron transfer dynamics of a 2-β-substituted tetraarylporphyrinic dye (ZnB) and a 5,15-meso-disubstituted diarylporphyrinic one (ZnM) at the electrolyte/dye/TiO<sub>2</sub> interface in PSSCs. Although the meso push–pull structural arrangement has shown, up to now, to have the best performing architecture for solar cell applications, we have obtained superior energy conversion efficiencies for ZnB (6.1%) rather than for ZnM (3.9%), by using the I<sup>–</sup>/I<sub>3</sub><sup>–</sup>-based electrolyte. To gain deeper insights about these unexpected results, we have investigated whether the intrinsic structural features of the two different porphyrinic dyes can play a key role on electron transfer processes occurring at the dye-sensitized TiO<sub>2</sub> interface. We have found that charge injection yields into TiO<sub>2</sub> are quite similar for both dyes and that the regeneration efficiencies by I<sup>–</sup>, are also comparable and in the range of 75–85%. Moreover, besides injection quantum yields above 80%, identical dye loading, for both ZnB and ZnM, has been evidenced by spectrophotometric measurements on transparent thin TiO<sub>2</sub> layers after the same adsorption period. Conversely, major differences have emerged by DC and AC (electrochemical impedance spectroscopy) photoelectrochemical investigations, pointing out a slower charge recombination rate when ZnB is adsorbed on TiO<sub>2</sub>. This may result from its more sterically hindered macrocyclic core which, besides guaranteeing a decrease of π-staking aggregation of the dye, promotes a superior shielding of the TiO<sub>2</sub> surface against charge recombination involving oxidized species of the electrolyte

    Physicochemical Investigation of the Panchromatic Effect on β‑Substituted Zn<sup>II</sup> Porphyrinates for DSSCs: The Role of the π Bridge between a Dithienylethylene Unit and the Porphyrinic Ring

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    Three novel dyes based on Zn<sup>II</sup> porphyrinates combined, in β-pyrrolic position, with the π unit dithienylethylene (DTE) have been synthesized and investigated for application in DSSCs. The panchromatic effect due to elongation of the π-delocalized system through a bridge between the porphyrinic ring and the DTE unit such as the 4-ethynylstyryl (<b>1</b>), ethynyl (<b>2</b>), and ethenyl (<b>3</b>) bonds have been investigated by computational, electrochemical, and photoelectrochemical methods. For all three dyes the π conjugated substituents in the β position produced the expected panchromatic effect with broadened electronic absorption spectra over a wide range of wavelengths and IPCE spectra featuring a broad plateau in the region 430–650 nm. In addition both DFT computational and electrochemical data have shown a smaller HOMO–LUMO energy gap for dye <b>3,</b> when compared to dye <b>2</b> suggesting a slightly more facile conjugation between the porphyrinic core and the DTE unit through the ethenylic bond. Conversely the photoelectrochemical investigation showed improved DSSC performances from <b>3</b> to <b>1</b>. These results have been rationalized by an in-depth DFT computational study of dyes <b>2</b> and <b>3</b> interacting with a cluster of 82 TiO<sub>2</sub> units. The small energetic overlap between the LUMO and the TiO<sub>2</sub> conduction band characterizing the more structurally distorted dye <b>3</b> would suggest low quantum yield of electron injection, while dye <b>2</b> shows a greater interaction between the LUMO of the dye and the semiconductor. Consequently the increased linearity and planarity of the structure of dye <b>1</b> seems to be the origin of its best performance in DSSC. Therefore it appears that the nature of the bridge between the DTE unit and the porphyrinic ring is quite relevant for the efficiency of these dyes for DSSC, due to distortion from the planarity and linearity of the structure of the dye and the consequent changes on the dye π conjugation

    Coupling of Zinc Porphyrin Dyes and Copper Electrolytes: A Springboard for Novel Sustainable Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

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    The combination of β-substituted Zn<sup>2+</sup> porphyrin dyes and copper-based electrolytes represents a sustainable route for economic and environmentally friendly dye-sensitized solar cells. Remarkably, a new copper electrolyte, [Cu­(2-mesityl-1,10-phenanthroline)<sub>2</sub>]<sup>+/2+</sup>, exceeds the performance reached by Co<sup>2+/3+</sup> and I<sup>–</sup>/I<sub>3</sub><sup>–</sup> reference electrolytes

    A Multitechnique Physicochemical Investigation of Various Factors Controlling the Photoaction Spectra and of Some Aspects of the Electron Transfer for a Series of Push–Pull Zn(II) Porphyrins Acting as Dyes in DSSCs

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    A multitechnique physicochemical comparative investigation involving TDDFT theoretical calculations, steady-state and time-resolved electronic absorption spectra, and electrochemical and photoelectrochemical investigations was carried out on a family of push–pull porphyrinic sensitizers ([5-(4′-carboxy-phenylethynyl)-15-(4″-methoxy-phenylethynyl)-10,20-bis(3,5-di-<i>tert</i>-butylphenyl)porphyrinate]Zn(II) (<b>1</b>) and [5-(4′-carboxy-phenylethynyl)-15-(4″-<i>N</i>,<i>N</i>-dimethylamino-phenylethynyl)-10,20-bis(3,5-di-<i>tert</i>-butylphenyl)porphyrinate]Zn(II) (<b>2</b>) and the new fluorinated porphyrinic dye [5-(4′-carboxy-2′,3′,5′,6′-tetrafluorophenylethynyl)-15-(4″-<i>N</i>,<i>N</i>-dimethylamino-phenylethynyl)-10,20-bis(3,5-di-<i>tert</i>-butylphenyl)porphyrinate]Zn(II) (<b>3</b>)) with the aim of identifying the structurally related electronic properties at the basis of efficient interfacial charge separation. We found for all dyes a photoconversion nearly twice more effective for the B band than for the Q band, which could not be explained only by considerations based on the electron collection efficiency but also by a more energetically favorable electron injection from the S2 excited state. The lower photoconversion of the fluorinated dye <b>3</b>, when compared to dyes <b>1</b> and <b>2</b>, was explained not only by a more difficult absorption on the TiO<sub>2</sub> photoanode but also by a lower electron injection efficiency and a less successful hole transfer to the electrolyte, leading to increased charge recombination
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