Conformational Switching Modulates Excited-State Pathways in a Cofacial Perylene Dimer

Key Points

• The aim is to understand how the conformation of a flexible perylene diimide dimer influences its excited-state pathways.
• Investigated photophysics of a perylene diimide dimer.
• Analyzed the effects of conformational switching on excited states.
• Employed spectroscopic techniques to elucidate photophysical behavior.
• Identified key conformational states that modulate excited-state pathways.
• Demonstrated that structural changes significantly influence photophysical properties.
• Revealed potential for optimizing optoelectronic and photonic materials through conformation control.