Phthalocyanines (Volume 1)

Up-to-date and written by leading experts, this book is unique in arapidly expanding field. It provides in-depth discussions anddescriptions of the materials, electronic properties andapplications of phthalocyanines.Aspects of phthalocyanines covered include* synthesis* polymer aspects* electronic spectroscopy* excited state chemistry and physics* chemical sensors* biological aspects (e.g. photodynamic therapy of cancer) The numerous tables, chemical structures, and references areparticularly handy source materials for both the novice andexperienced researcher and industrial practitioner interested inphthalocyanines.