Themed collection Editors' Collection: Phthalocyanines

Two new HSA-involved tetra(butylamino)phthalocyanine composite nanoparticles, as highly efficient dual-phototherapy agents upon a single NIR laser irradiation, were reported.

The distance dependency of the photocatalytic activity in zinc phthalocyanine–nanoporous gold hybrid systems was investigated revealing the importance of photosensitizer orientation in novel hybrid-based photocatalysts.

A molecular phosphorus phthalocyanine (P-Pc)-based nanoagent P-Pc-HSA, which can be a highly efficient NIR-II antitumor agent, is reported.

π–π interaction-linked extension in the perpendicular direction to the monomers and corresponding effect on nonlinear optic properties have been clearly disclosed over the multiple-decker sandwich-type phthalocyaninato metal compounds.

A series of hybrid materials consisting of a zinc(II) phthalocyanine derivative immobilized on nanoporous gold leafs with various pore sizes was prepared and investigated regarding its singlet oxygen sensitization activity.

We perform on-surface synthesis of single-ion molecular magnets on an Ag(111) surface and characterize their morphology, chemistry, and magnetism.

A series of single-layer phthalocyanine-based covalent-organic frameworks (COFs) are shown to possess tunable delocalized electronic states which are attractive for optoelectronic applications.

A series of metal phthalocyanine based organic thin film transistors were evaluated and their responses to changes in temperature and environmental was determined: the choice of central atom makes a difference.

A peptide-conjugated zinc(II) phthalocyanine has been prepared which can selectively bind to the epidermal growth factor receptor of cancer cells and induce high cytotoxicity upon illumination.

Rare-earth n-tuple decker phthalocyanine complexes exhibit superior optical limiting properties than the neutral double-decker derivatives, with the normalized transmittance reduced to about 80%.

A novel poly(arylene ether) with azo-coupled cobalt phthalocyanine in the side chain was prepared by 1,2-benzodinitrile, anhydrous cobaltous chloride and a novel azobenzene-containing poly(aryl ether).

TS-CuPc/rGO nanocomposite thin films were synthesized and applied as an interfacial layer for high-performance perovskite-based photodiodes.

This study illustrates the use of an N-type semiconductor, in both temperature and DNA sensors and further elucidates the mechanism of DNA sensing in OTFTs.

Schematic view of the interaction between Cl₂ and S₁/S₂ hybrid sensor.

Acrylamide (AA) is a toxic compound formed in thermally prepared foods by Maillard reaction.

Dipolar subnaphthalocyanines with alkynyl groups and a B–F moiety are packed in hexagonal columns.

Herein, a density functional calculation method was used to explore the formation mechanism of a metal-free, homobinuclear phthalocyanine dimer.

We report a near infrared, water-soluble, functional and dendrimeric photosensitizer for photodynamic therapy.

Tuning of the electron-donating/withdrawing balance in phthalocyanine complexes.

Cationic phthalocyanines (Pcs) combine with photodynamic antimicrobial chemotherapy (PACT) presents excellent antibacterial activity to Gram-negative bacteria E. coli.

The synthesis and photophysical properties of two subphthalocyanine-based porous organic polymers (SubPc-POPs) are reported.

A mechanistic investigation by DFT reveals that Cr–phthalocyanine is a promising catalyst for NO oxidation at low temperatures.

Photodynamic activity of hexadeca-carboxylate tetrapyrazinoporphyrazine is largely influenced by intracellular pH and its interaction with serum proteins.

Calixpyrrole-armed metal phthalocyanine undergoes complexation by anions at the apical metal position upon light excitation.