Nickolas A Sayresmith

Title: Nickolas A. Sayresmith and Asymmetric Donor-Acceptor Molecular Dyes.

Introduction

Nickolas A. Sayresmith is an inventor associated with The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. His patent work concerns asymmetric molecular dyes designed to control electronic and optical properties through molecular structure.

Latest Patents

Sayresmith is named on 1 patent, titled “Asymmetric Donor-Acceptor Molecular Dyes.” The invention describes π-conjugated asymmetric molecular dyes built around a donor-acceptor architecture connected by a thiazolothiazole electronic bridge. Some embodiments specify a difference between the highest occupied and lowest unoccupied molecular orbitals of at least 1.2 electron volts, with disclosed offsets ranging from 1.2 to 5 electron volts. The dyes may also exhibit a ground-to-excited-state dipole-moment change of at least 5 debye.

Career Highlights

The available information identifies Sayresmith’s association with The University of North Carolina at Charlotte and his contribution to the patent on asymmetric donor-acceptor molecular dyes. The disclosed design parameters highlight the invention’s focus on tuning electronic structure and dipole-moment behavior.

Collaborations

Yamuna Krishnan is identified as Sayresmith’s coworker. The information provided does not specify her role in the patent or establish her as a co-inventor.

Conclusion

Nickolas A. Sayresmith’s patent describes a molecular-dye design that uses a thiazolothiazole bridge to connect donor and acceptor components and shape key electronic properties.