DonorMolekül
DonorMolekül is a term used in chemistry to denote a molecule that can donate electron density, chemical groups, or hydrogen bonds to another species. In donor-acceptor systems, the DonorMolekül serves as the source of electrons or functional groups that enable charge transfer, redox processes, or non-covalent interactions with an acceptor partner. The concept appears across disciplines such as organic chemistry, materials science, and biochemistry.
DonorMolekül are typically characterized by high electron density and the presence of lone-pair-bearing atoms such as
In photochemical or materials contexts, the DonorMolekül is paired with an acceptor whose lowest unoccupied molecular
Applications include organic electronics, such as donor–acceptor polymers in photovoltaics, catalysis where donors participate in electron-transfer
Characterization of a DonorMolekül often involves redox potential measurements, qualitative donor strength scales, and spectroscopic methods