Seminar by Prof. Tomas Torres (Madrid Autonomous University) on "Can Something that is Called "SUB" Be Superb? The Case of Subphthalocyanines."

14 Nov 2025
Seminar Room # 350, second floor annex

Speaker: Prof. Tomas Torres
Departamento de Química Orgánica and Institute for
Advanced Research in Chemical Sciences (IAdChem),
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28049 Madrid, Spain

Title: Can Something that is Called "SUB" Be Superb?
The Case of Subphthalocyanines.

Day and Date: Friday, November 14, 2025

Time: 16.00 Hrs.

Venue: Room no. 350, Chemistry Department
Second floor, Annex

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Hosted by Prof. M. Ravikanth & Prof. Chidambar Kulkarni

Talk Title : Can Something that is Called "SUB" Be Superb? The Case of Subphthalocyanines.
Abstract
Keywords: Subphthalocyanines (SubPcs), Molecular Materials, Singlet Fission, Molecular Photovoltaics, Chirality, Supramolecular Organization. Owing to their remarkable structural and photophysical properties—such as strong absorption and/or emission in the UV-vis and near-infrared (NIR) regions, excellent charge transport capabilities, and extensive chemical versatility—subphthalocyanines (SubPcs) have secured a prominent place among the most extensively studied and versatile porphyrinoid systems [1]. These aromatic macrocycles, distinguished by their unique non-planar geometry, demonstrate considerable potential for a wide range of advanced applications. These include the formation of polar superstructures, the development of thermotropic and lyotropic liquid crystals, and their use as non-fullerene acceptors. We will discuss how SubPcs can be employed in molecular photovoltaics [2], particularly as singlet fission materials [3], and examine the potential of their enantiopure derivatives [4] in chiral technologies [5]. Furthermore, we present the synthesis and characterization of SubPc-based columnar materials [2] and describe on-surface synthetic strategies for the construction of two-dimensional chiral polymers [4a].