Ru(II)-catalyzed ortho-C-H amination of arenes and heteroarenes at room temperature.

The Ru(II)-catalyzed ortho-C-H amination directed by a weakly coordinating amide auxiliary with O-benzoyl hydroxylamines at room temperature has been achieved. This reaction is compatible with heterocycles including pyrazole, thiophene, benzothiophene, furan, benzofuran, and indole.

D-π-A-π-D type benzothiadiazole-triphenylamine based small molecules containing cyano on the π-bridge for solution-processed organic solar cells with high open-circuit voltage.

Two novel D-π-A-π-D structured small molecules composed of benzothiadiazole and triphenylamine were designed and synthesized. with cyano on the π-bridge exhibited a deep HOMO energy level, resulting in an impressive V(OC) of up to 1.04 V with a PCE of 3.85%, while non-cyano substituted yielded a V(OC) of 0.94 V and a PCE of 1.99%.