Phthalocyanines

This book brings together the most recent research on the fundamental and applied chemistry of the phthalocyanine derivatives. More particularly, their redox character, essential to many of their potential industrial applications, are presented in this book in a detailed and comprehensive way. Together, the three volumes cover a broad spectrum of the physical and chemical aspects of the phtalocyanines and some of their relatives, providing a firm, up-to-date basis for future exploration of these very important species. The unique properties of phthalocyanines have generated worldwide interest in their use in chemical sensors, electronic display devices, photoconduction, fuel cells, molecular metals, electrocatalysis, molecular computers, pollution control devices, liquid crystals, photodynamic therapy and biological stains.