Porphycenes, the first structural isomer of porphyrin, display unique chemical and
photophysical properties. In this Account, we detail our group’s individual and collaborative efforts in elucidating further
the chemical properties of porphycene. Particular emphasis will be placed on recent
efforts devoted to expanding the porphycene core.
Key words
porphyrinoid - expanded porphycenes - coordination chemistry - porphycene materials
- porphycene therapeutics - electronic communication - porphycenes - macrocycles -
metal complexes - expanded porphyrins - hetero-annulenes