Zixian Wu, Zheng Zhou, Yuanjian Zhang and Yong Yang
Org. Chem. Front., 2026, Advance Article
Abstract
Two twisted nanographene molecules are synthesized by the one-pot tandem Scholl reaction. The unique helical–axial–helical structure endows three stereogenic elements in a π-framework.
Zhen Chen, Wei-Chen Guo and Chuan-Feng Chen
Org. Biomol. Chem., 2025,23, 7501-7520
Abstract
This review systematically summarizes the recent advances in the synthesis of multiple helicenes with different stereostructures.
Xinhe Yang, Man Gao, Han Chen, Qi Gong and Qian Miao
Org. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 2624-2631
Abstract
The Scholl reaction of o-quateraryls demonstrates regioselectivity, forming an eight-membered ring when the terminal aryl groups are significantly more electron-rich than the internal arylene groups, yielding tetraphenylene derivatives.
Kaysa Sekhavati, Vikas Sharma and Ashok Keerthi
Mater. Adv., 2025,6, 4969-4991
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This review discusses solution-phase synthesis of graphene nanoribbons via various polymerization methods, emphasizing Scholl-type cyclodehydrogenation and new approaches for edge-engineered nanographenes with tunable electronic properties.
Ehsan Ullah Mughal, Nafeesa Naeem, Syeda Fariha Kainat, Amina Sadiq and Hanan A. Ogaly
RSC Adv., 2025,15, 30490-30551
Abstract
Hexa-peri-hexabenzocoronene (HBC) and its derivatives have emerged as prominent polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) due to their unique structural, electronic, and photophysical properties.