Energy Transfer in Self-Assembled [<i>n</i>]-Acene Fibers Involving ≥100 Donors Per Acceptor

Abstract

Anthracene derivatives self-assemble into fibers with a high molecular order, as is evidenced by probing the structure with energy-trapping tetracene analogues. Efficient energy transfer processes involving tens to hundreds of donors per acceptor and high emission quantum yields are outstanding characteristics displayed in these self-assembled fibers.