Sequential energy transfer followed by electron transfer in a BODIPY–bisstyrylBODIPY bound to C60 triad via a ‘two-point’ binding strategy†
Abstract
Excitation transfer from 1BODIPY* to bisstyrylBODIPY followed by electron transfer to C60 leading to a charge separated state of appreciable lifetime in a supramolecularly assembled triad is demonstrated, as a mimic of the photosynthetic ‘antenna-reaction centre’.