Tailoring Molecular Architecture: Charge-transfer Cocrystals Based on TCNQ in Advanced Electrical, Magnetic, and Photo-thermal Applications
摘要
The discovery of the first TCNQ-based charge-transfer (CT) cocrystal, which is composed of a tetrathiafulvalene (TTF) donor and 7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethane (TCNQ) acceptor (TTFTCNQ), sparked a thorough investigation into the fabrication of novel CT cocrystals by combining TCNQ and its derivatives with different donor molecules. Due to the strong intermolecular interactions and tunable stacking modes, TCNQ-based cocrystals display unique properties, including ambipolar transport, low-temperature ferromagnetism, and red-shifted optical absorption. However, to achieve precise control of cocrystal growth, morphology, and electronic functionality remains a big challenge. In this review, we mainly focus on fundamental concepts of TCNQ-based CT cocrystals, such as types of interactions, stacking modes, methods for tuning properties, and techniques for growing high-quality crystals. Furthermore, their applications in electronics, magnetism, and emerging photothermal technologies, such as imaging, therapy, and desalination are highlighted.