Characterization of a Redox-responsive Molecular Switch Based on Dibenzo1,2dithiine Using DFT

摘要

Structural and electronic properties of a bistable redox-responsive molecular switch based on dibenzo[1,2]dithiine （PSBH） were studied using the DFT-B3LYP/6-31G＊ method. The results confirmed that the electrical conductivity of the closed form of considered molecular switch is higher than that of the open form. NBO electric charges on heavy atoms of biphenyl unit revealed that the positive charge on sulfur atoms reinforced, which caused the collapse of disulfide bond.