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
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].