Phthalocyanine Materials: Synthesis, Structure and Function (Chemistry of Solid State Materials, Series Number 6) - Hardcover

McKeown, Neil B.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521496233 ISBN 13: 9780521496230

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1998

Synopsis

Since their discovery earlier this century, phthalocyanines have been of great interest to chemists, physicists and industrial scientists. They remain one of the most studied functional molecular materials and a vast literature devoted to structure property relationships has evolved, based on the continuous advances in phthalocyanine synthesis. This book assimilates this information, using recent advances from the study of phthalocyanine-based materials to critically evaluate their potential role in emerging technologies. Following a brief historical overview and a chapter devoted to chemical synthesis, the book describes the various types of molecular and polymeric phthalocyanine materials. These include crystals, thin film fabrication including molecular epitaxial deposition and the Langmuir-Blodgett technique, composites, liquid crystals and self-assembled materials. The fundamental optical and electronic properties of these materials are explained and their potential in nonlinear optics, optical data storage, electronic sensors, xerography, solar energy conversion, nuclear chemistry, molecular magnetism, electrochromic displays and heterogeneous catalysis is evaluated.

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Book Description

Phthalocyanines are commonly used as dyes and pigments. However, they also possess fascinating electronic properties which may be exploited in hi-tech devices, such as laser printers and compact discs. This well-referenced and multi-disciplinary monograph describes the chemical preparation, the methods of fabrication and the structure within the various types of phthalocyanine-based materials. In addition, the optical and electronic properties of these materials are explained and their potential in sophisticated electronic and optical applications evaluated.

Review

' ... an excellent general view of some aspects of the synthesis, structure, and properties of phthalocyanines and a few related macrocyclic metal complexes. ... This short book is a valuable and excellent introduction and survey for scientists coming into contact with phthalocyanines for the first time. In addition, this monograph is useful for more advanced students who are especially interested in materials science.' Dieter Wöhrle, Advanced Materials

'This book is well written and readable. It is a good introduction for graduate students who will appreciate the well-chosen list of references, complete with titles. Most experienced workers will also find much of interest in this book. I certainly did.' Martin Willis, Chemistry In Britain

' ... this is a good book which should be on the shelves of everybody who is interested in phthalocyanine chemistry'. Michael Hanack, Angewandte Chemie

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0521496233
• ISBN 13: 9780521496230
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 211