Abstract:<p>Theoretical calculations of polystannanes in an all trans-configuration possess a relatively small band gap (~2.8 eV). This is due to the extensive σ-σ overlap of the diffuse 5sp3 orbitals of Sn atoms in the conjugated Sn-Sn polymer backbone, which leads to a visible σ-σ* transition by UV-vis spectroscopy. The electronic properties of polystannanes suggests that these materials are candidates for semi-conducting intrinsic polymers. However, due to the weak bonding between Sn-Sn atoms and the Lewis aci… Show more
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