A near-IR absorbing phthalocyanine containing alkylthio and alyklamino substituents along the periphery was determined to have optical properties that vary depending on surrounding solvent environment. Solvatochromic behavior of this novel chromophore has been characterized through UV-Vis absorbance and fluorescence spectroscopy. Conformational analysis using the B3LYP/6-31G* model indicates the lowest energy conformer with hydrogen bond like interactions between the sulfur lone pair and the hydrogen on the alkylamino substituent. TD-DFT analysis of the solvatochromic phthalocyanine and its parent molecule confirms the derivative exhibits tunable optical properties based on various solvent parameters. Chapter 1 reviews the energy crisis and the potential biological implications of near-IR absorbing phthalocyanines. In addition, a brief introduction of TD-DFT is given to further describe the computational analysis utilized herein. Chapter 2 describes the synthesis, spectroscopic studies, and computational analysis of a near-IR absorbing solvatochromic phthalocyanine derivative. Chapter 3 provides a summary of the work described in this thesis and provides future directions based on the completed research.

Cette thèse porte sur la modélisation des propriétés structurales, aromatiques et spectroscopiques d'une nouvelle classe de macrocycles alternatifs aux porphyrines, les azacalixphyrines (ACPs). Ces macrocycles conjugués, synthétisés et caractérisés pour la première fois en 2010 par le groupe d’Olivier Siri à Marseille, ont montré des propriétés exceptionnelles (structure, absorption, tautomérie, et complexation). Cette thèse vise à proposer de nouveaux dérivés aux propriétés améliorées, notamment en ce qui concerne leur absorption, en utilisant les outils offerts par la chimie théorique. Parmi toutes les approches ab initio permettant de modéliser les ACPs, la théorie fonctionnelle de la densité (DFT) et sa forme dépendante du temps (TDDFT) ont été principalement appliquées, bien que des calculs utilisant des méthodes alternatives aient également été effectués, notamment à l'aide du formalisme Bethe-Salpeter (BSE/evGW) dans le cadre d'une collaboration avec l'équipe du Dr. Xavier Blase à Grenoble. Trois stratégies chimiques ont été évaluées: (i) l’extension de la délocalisation des électrons  en fusionnant plusieurs unités ACP; (ii) la substitution de l’ACP via l'addition de groupes électroactifs; et (iii) le couplage du macrocycle avec un fluorophore présentant une absorption complémentaire afin d'absorber la lumière sur une plus grande gamme du spectre et déclencher des processus de transfert d'énergie entre les sous-unités. Les deux premiers axes ont été réalisés en collaboration avec l'équipe d’Olivier Siri alors que le dernier est le fruit d'une collaboration avec le groupe de Benedetta Mennucci à Pise. / This thesis focuses on the modeling of the structural, aromatic, and spectroscopic properties of a new class of macrocycles alternative to porphyrins, i.e., azacalixphyrins (ACPs). These conjugated macrocycles have first been synthesized and characterized in 2010 by Siri’s group in Marseille and revealed exceptional features (structure, NIR absorption, tautomerism, and complexation). This thesis aimed at using ab initio methods to propose new ACP derivatives with improved properties with a focus on their absorption. The Density Functional Theory (DFT) and Time- Dependent DFT (TD-DFT) methods have been predominantly applied, although alternative wavefunction-based theories [the second-order Coupled-Cluster, CC2, and the Algebraic Diagrammatic Construction, ADC(2)] as well as the Bethe-Salpeter formalism, BSE/evGW, have also been used. Three major directions to develop new ACP derivatives have been investigated: (i) the extension of the ACP -conjugation path by fusing several ACP moieties leading to multimers; (ii) chemical modifications of the ACP unit by addition of electroactive groups; and (iii) coupling of the ACP moiety with a fluorophore presenting a complementary absorption spectrum in order to improve the light harvesting and to trigger excitation energy transfer processes. The two former axes have been investigated in collaboration with Siri’s team whereas the latter has arisen from a collaboration with the Mennucci’s group.

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Orientador: Rogerio Custodio / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Instituto de Quimica / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-11T20:32:26Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Souza_KelyFerreirade_M.pdf: 2708513 bytes, checksum: 018efeaf228676a57ca3b884dc55ca80 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2008 / Resumo: Piroxicam é um fármaco com atividade analgésica, antiinflamatória e antipirética de uso muito difundido. Apresenta algumas reações adversas, dentre as quais a possibilidade de foto-sensibilidade cutânea após exposição do paciente à radiação solar. Por este motivo, o fármaco tem sido alvo de inúmeros estudos, mas até os dias atuais não se conhece o mecanismo envolvido na foto-sensibilidade. Com o objetivo de buscar maiores informações sobre o fármaco, o presente trabalho partiu de estudos preliminares tanto da forma ceto quanto da enólica, através do método AM1. Os resultados, em conjunto com dados experimentais, apontaram para o Piroxicam enol como principal tautômero envolvido nos mecanismos de foto-toxicidade. Construiu-se então uma superfície de potencial para o Piroxicam enol, agora com o método DFT/B3LYP/CEP-31G(d,p). Estudaram-se as barreiras de interconversão entre os confôrmeros mais estáveis através do método QST2. Calculou-se o espectro eletrônico destas espécies empregando o método TD-DFT/B3LYP/CEP-31G(d,p) utilizando-se o modelo PCM para inclusão do efeito de solvente. De posse do confôrmero de maior interesse, partiu-se para o estudo de uma proposta de mecanismo obtida da literatura para a reação entre o Piroxicam enol e a molécula de oxigênio no primeiro estado excitado singlete. Partindo-se da otimização em DFT/B3LYP/CEP-31G(d,p) das geometrias das espécies envolvidas no mecanismo, realizou-se a busca por estados de transição entre as mesmas através dos métodos QST2 e QST3. Estruturas de transição entre os caminhos testados foram obtidas, mostrando a possibilidade do mecanismo ocorrer. Os resultados do trabalho apontam, ainda, para um dos confôrmeros como o mais provável de se envolver em foto-reações / Abstract: Piroxicam is a widely used drug with analgesic, antiinflamatory and antipiretic properties. Undesirable side effects are observed in some patients, among which the photosensitivity skin after exposure to solar radiation. For that reason the drug has been widely studied, but until the present days the mechanism involved in the photosensitivity is still unknown. Looking for more information about the drug, preliminary studies were carried out on two tautomers of Piroxicam ¿ ceto and enol structures, using the AM1 method. The calculated and experimental data suggest that Piroxicam Enol is the main tautomer involved in the phototoxicity mechanisms. A new potential surface, now using the DFT/B3LYP/CEP- 31G(d,p) method, was calculated. The interconversion barriers were studied using the QST2 method. The electronic spectrum was calculated with the TD-DFT/B3LYP/CEP- 31G(d,p) method and the solvent effect was investigated applying the PCM model. The predominant conformer was studied in combination with the singlet excited oxygen molecule and a mechanism proposed in the literature was investigated. From the optimized geometries of the species involved in this mechanism, the transition states between them were studied using the QST2 and QST3 methods indicating a feasible reaction path. The results also show one of the conformers as the most important agent responsible by the photochemical sensitivity / Mestrado / Físico-Química / Mestre em Química

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A Curcumin há muito tempo é utilizada como condimento, colorífico e na medicina tradicional asiática. Conhecida como açafrão-da-índia, recentemente tem chamado a atenção devido ao grande potencial medicinal. Surgiram trabalhos principalmente sobre seus supostos efeitos benignos no tratamento de câncer e Alzheimer porém não limitados a estas enfermidades. Na tentativa de otimizar as propriedades medicinais surgiu a Dimethoxy Curcumin, um composto sintético que apresenta maior citotoxicidade e estabilidade biológica que a Curcumin. A maioria das reações químicas e biológicas ocorrem em soluções e os efeitos dos solventes são de extrema importância e complexidade. Neste trabalho nós estudamos os efeitos dos solventes ciclohexano e acetonitrila nos espectros de absorção e emissão da Dimethoxy Curcumin. Consideramos a contribuição de diferentes isômeros e estados excitados usando a Teoria do Funcional Densidade Dependente do Tempo (TD-DFT) utilizando a aproximação Modelo Contínuo Polarizável para o solvente. Nós observamos que as energias de emissão dos estados singletos sofrem um deslocamento para o vermelho enquanto que os estados tripletos sofrem um deslocamento para o azul. Respondemos estas questões analisando a variação do momento de dipolo durante a transição. Neste trabalho encontramos boa concordância com os valores experimentais dos espectros de absorção, emissão, deslocamento espectral e deslocamento Stokes. / The Curcumin has long been used as a condiment, pigment and in the traditional Asian medicine. Known as turmeric, recently has attracted attention because of the large medical potential. Several studies were made mainly about the supposed benign effects in the treatment of cancer and Alzheimer but not limited to these diseases. Attempt to optimize their medicinal properties there appeared the Dimethoxy Curcumin, a synthetic compound that has a higher cytotoxicity and biological stability than Curcumin. Most of the chemical and biological reactions occur in solutions and the solvent effects are of great importance and complexity. In the present work, we study the effects of the solvents cyclohexane and acetonitrile in the absorption and emission spectra of Dimethoxy Curcumin. We consider the contribution of various isomers and excited states using the Time Dependent Density Functional Theory (TD-DFT) with the Polarizable Continuum Model (PCM) approximation for the solvent. We observe that the emission energy of the singlet states are red shifted while the triplet states are blue shifted. We address this by analyzing the dipole moment variation after the transition. We find good agreement with the experimental values for the absorption, emission, spectral shift and Stokes shift

A Curcumin há muito tempo é utilizada como condimento, colorífico e na medicina tradicional asiática. Conhecida como açafrão-da-índia, recentemente tem chamado a atenção devido ao grande potencial medicinal. Surgiram trabalhos principalmente sobre seus supostos efeitos benignos no tratamento de câncer e Alzheimer porém não limitados a estas enfermidades. Na tentativa de otimizar as propriedades medicinais surgiu a Dimethoxy Curcumin, um composto sintético que apresenta maior citotoxicidade e estabilidade biológica que a Curcumin. A maioria das reações químicas e biológicas ocorrem em soluções e os efeitos dos solventes são de extrema importância e complexidade. Neste trabalho nós estudamos os efeitos dos solventes ciclohexano e acetonitrila nos espectros de absorção e emissão da Dimethoxy Curcumin. Consideramos a contribuição de diferentes isômeros e estados excitados usando a Teoria do Funcional Densidade Dependente do Tempo (TD-DFT) utilizando a aproximação Modelo Contínuo Polarizável para o solvente. Nós observamos que as energias de emissão dos estados singletos sofrem um deslocamento para o vermelho enquanto que os estados tripletos sofrem um deslocamento para o azul. Respondemos estas questões analisando a variação do momento de dipolo durante a transição. Neste trabalho encontramos boa concordância com os valores experimentais dos espectros de absorção, emissão, deslocamento espectral e deslocamento Stokes. / The Curcumin has long been used as a condiment, pigment and in the traditional Asian medicine. Known as turmeric, recently has attracted attention because of the large medical potential. Several studies were made mainly about the supposed benign effects in the treatment of cancer and Alzheimer but not limited to these diseases. Attempt to optimize their medicinal properties there appeared the Dimethoxy Curcumin, a synthetic compound that has a higher cytotoxicity and biological stability than Curcumin. Most of the chemical and biological reactions occur in solutions and the solvent effects are of great importance and complexity. In the present work, we study the effects of the solvents cyclohexane and acetonitrile in the absorption and emission spectra of Dimethoxy Curcumin. We consider the contribution of various isomers and excited states using the Time Dependent Density Functional Theory (TD-DFT) with the Polarizable Continuum Model (PCM) approximation for the solvent. We observe that the emission energy of the singlet states are red shifted while the triplet states are blue shifted. We address this by analyzing the dipole moment variation after the transition. We find good agreement with the experimental values for the absorption, emission, spectral shift and Stokes shift

Au cours de la dernière décennie, l’usage intensif des herbicides en agriculture a provoqué plusieurs crises sanitaires et environnementales. La recherche de nouveaux herbicides bio-inspirés est donc devenue une urgence, en particulier afin de réduire les risques de pollution. Les porphyrines, naturellement présentes dans les végétaux, sont des molécules photosensibles. En présence d’oxygène, leur photo-activation conduit à la production d’Espèces Réactives de l’Oxygène capables d’induire la mort cellulaire. Ce principe utilisé en thérapie photodynamique peut être transféré aux plantes, par exemple à l’aide de porphyrines chargées. Nous avons étudié les propriétés physicochimiques (absorption UV-Visible, émission de fluorescence, photo-stabilité et production d’EROs) ainsi que les effets sur des cellules de tabac TBY-2 d’une série de porphyrines chargées. Pour étudier les mécanismes d’action des porphyrines en tant qu’herbicides, ces molécules doivent être tracées et localisées dans la plante. Dans ce but, nous avons synthétisé des porphyrines liées de manière covalente à un marqueur fluorescent par plusieurs bras espaceurs ; ces derniers ont été choisis grâce à une étude en modélisation moléculaire de leur flexibilité conformationnelle. Les propriétés photo-physiques de ces nouvelles dyades ont été étudiées expérimentalement et théoriquement. / Over the past decade, intensive use of herbicide in agriculture has caused several sanitary and environmental problems. Finding new bio-inspired herbicides preventing pollution has appeared crucial. Naturally present in plants, porphyrins are photosensitive. In the presence of oxygen, their photo-activation leads to production of Reactive Oxygen Species, which induce cell death. Already used in Photodynamic Therapy, this effect can be used to plant. In that purpose, a series of charged porphyrins (commercial and synthesized) were selected, and their physicochemical properties (e.g. UV-Vis absorption, fluorescence emission, photostability, ROS production) as well as their effects on TBY-2 (Tobacco Bright Yellow) cells were evaluated. Second, localizing molecules in plants is mandatory to understand mechanisms of the herbicide action. In this context, porphyrins were covalently grafted to a fluorescent marker, by a series of spacers that were chosen according to a preliminary molecular modeling evaluation of their conformational flexibility. The new dyads obtained were thoroughly studied both theoretically and experimentally for their photophysical properties.

Les travaux théoriques réalisés dans le cadre de la thèse nous ont permis d’étudier en détail, sur la base de méthodes DFT, TD-DFT et ab initio les propriétés structurales, électroniques et spectroscopiques de deux classes de molécules, les composés carbonyles hydrures des métaux de transition de la 1re et 3me rangée (Mn, Re) et les complexes cyclométalants phenyl pyridine de l’iridium. L’accent a été mis plus particulièrement sur les effets de couplage spin-orbite sur les spectres d’absorption électronique de ces molécules. La quantification de ces effets a permis de montrer que seuls les spectres électroniques des complexes possédant un centre métallique de la 3me rangée des métaux de transition (Re, Ir) étaient modifiés par la correction spin-orbite en perturbation. Le caractère des états, MC ou MLCT, la proximité des états singulets et triplets sont les facteurs qui influencent fortement l’interaction spinorbite entre états excités. Un effet remarquable observé pour le complexe du rhenium est le décalage important du spectre d’absorption vers le rouge du à l’éclatement de l’état triplet le plus bas. Dans ce cas l’effet de couplage spinorbite doit être pris en compte pour obtenir un spectre plus proche de l’expérience. Un effet spin-orbite déjà observé sur d’autres systèmes est l’augmentation de de la densité d’états par éclatement des états triplets et la diminuation des force d’oscillateur qui se répartissent sur ces états pour aboutir à des spectres d’absorption électronique plus étendus et moins intenses. L’étude menée sur les complexes d’iridium pour lesquels les spectres expérimentaux sont particulièrement mal résolus, montre un accord remarquable entre ceux-ci est les spectres d’absorption théoriques TD-DFT. Cependant les effets de fonctionnelle peuvent jouer un rôle important sur la qualité des spectres. Pour ces molécules les calculs ab initio n’ont pu aboutir au-delà du niveau CASSCF. Les états excités sont très délocalisés dans ces molécules et il est difficile de décrire au même niveau d’approximation les différents types d’états MLCT, LLCT, MC, LMCT... Dans la plupart des cas les fonctionnelles B3LYP et PW91 donnent des résultats satisfaisants pour les complexes d’iridium. Les éclatements spin-orbite des états électroniques triplets peuvent être supérieurs à 1500 cm-1 dans les complexes possédant un centre métallique de la 3me rangée des métaux de transition. / The theoretical work of the thesis have allowed us to study in detail, on the basis of DFT methods, TD-DFT and ab initio structural, electronic and spectroscopic properties of two classes of molecules, carbonyl compounds, hydrides transition metals of the 1st and 3rd row (Mn, Re) and complex cyclométalants phenyl pyridine iridium. The focus was specifically on the effects of spin-orbit coupling on the electronic absorption spectra of these molecules. The quantification of these effects showed that only electronic spectra of the complexes with a metal center of the 3rd row transition metals (Re, Ir) were modified by correcting spin-orbit perturbation. The character states, MC or MLCT, the proximity of singlet and triplet states are the factors that strongly influence the spin-orbit interaction between excited states. A remarkable effect observed for the rhenium complex is the large shift of the absorption spectrum to the red of the bursting of the lowest triplet state. In this case the effect of spin-orbit coupling must be taken into account to get closer to the experience spectrum. A spin-orbit effects already observed on other systems is to increase the density of states per burst and triplet states as decreasing the oscillator strength which fall on these statements lead to absorption spectra electronic broader and less intense. The study of the iridium complexes for which experimental spectra are particularly poorly resolved, shows a remarkable agreement between them is the theoretical absorption spectra of TDDFT. However, the functional effects can play an important role in the quality of the spectra. For these molecules ab initio calculations do not reach beyond the CASSCF level. The excited states are delocalized in these molecules and it is difficult to describe the same level of approximation the different types of states MLCT, LLCT, MC, LMCT ... In mostcases the functional B3LYP and PW91 give satisfactory results for the iridium complexes. The spin-orbit explosions electronic triplet states may be higher than 1500 cm-1 in complex with metal center 3rd row transition metals.

L'objectif de ce travail de thèse est l'élaboration d'une photodiode organique (OPD) destinée à être intégrée dans un biocapteur. Ce travail s'inscrit dans le cadre plus général de l'étude et de l'amélioration de composants organiques impliqués dans des microsystèmes de détection visant à surveiller la pollution de l'eau. Le besoin d'évaluation et de suivi de la qualité de l'eau suscite un grand intérêt pour des systèmes de détection portables de polluants ayant une réponse rapide et de faible coût. Le principe de la mesure repose sur la détection des variations de fluorescence de micro-algues en présence de substances toxiques. Excitées grâce à une diode électroluminescente (LED) bleue, les algues vont émettre un signal de fluorescence dont l'intensité, modifiée en présence de polluant (Diuron), est détectée par l'OPD optimisée. Le signal de fluorescence à détecter étant très faible, l'OPD idéale doit avoir un faible courant d'obscurité et une grande sensibilité. Cela passe par un choix judicieux des matériaux semi-conducteurs organiques (OSC) entrant dans l'élaboration de la couche active du composant. Pour accompagner le choix des matériaux, il est intéressant d'explorer leurs propriétés physico-chimiques tout en essayant de rationaliser les mécanismes mis en jeu au sein de ces matériaux lorsqu'ils sont utilisés dans l'élaboration d'OPD (phénomènes d'absorption de photons, mécanismes de transport de charges, et pertes associées aux recombinaisons de charges). Cette thèse s'articule autour de deux axes. Le premier axe consiste en une étude théorique qui vise à comprendre et à maitriser l'échange des charges à l'échelle nanométrique par des caractérisations optiques et des calculs de chimie quantique basés sur des méthodes DFT et TD-DFT. L'étude sur un système modèle (le P3HT) a permis d'établir un protocole de calcul très prometteur pour l'étude des propriétés de matériau d'intérêt, en particulier le PTB7. Le second axe est un volet à caractère expérimental. L'élaboration, la caractérisation et l'optimisation d'OPD à base de PTB7 : PC60BM a permis de concevoir un biocapteur algal apte à détecter le Diuron à des concentrations de l'ordre du nanomolaire. / The aim of this thesis is to develop an organic photodiode (OPD) designed to be integrated into a biosensor. It is part of the broader framework of studying and improving organic components involved into devices devoted to water pollution monitoring. The need for such portable, fast-response, low-cost microsystems is of great interest. The measurement is based on the fluorescence detection of micro-algae under toxic substances exposure. The excited algae, under a blue light emitting diode (LED), will emit a fluorescence signal whose intensity, modified because of pollutant exposure (Diuron), is detected by the OPD. Since the fluorescence signal is very weak, the ideal OPD must have a low dark current and a high sensitivity. To achieve this performance, a judicious choice of organic semiconductor materials (OSC) used for the OPD is required. In addition, it is interesting to investigate their physico-chemical properties by rationalizing the mechanisms involved in the active layer (photon absorption phenomena, charge transport mechanisms, and losses associated with charge recombinations). This thesis is based on two axes. The first one consists in a theoretical study of the charge exchanges at a nanoscale. This have been done by both optical characterizations and quantum chemistry calculations based on DFT and TD-DFT methods. Calculations were performed on a model system (P3HT) thus providing the basis for a very promising computational protocol for studying the properties of materials of interest, for instance PTB7. The second axis concerns the experimental study of the OPD based on PTB7:PC60BM. We have developed, characterized and optimized an OPD guarantying the detection of algal fluorescence without and with Diuron at about nanomolar concentrations.