Organic Redox Systems: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications

Redox (reduction-oxidation) reactions include all chemical reactions in which atoms have their oxidation state changed -- that is, redox reactions involve the transfer of electrons between species. The design of new redox active conjugated systems is essential for developing organic functional materials and has been the subject of intense research in recent years.

Providing a thorough overview of leading research from internationally-recognized contributing authors, Organic Redox Systems offers a valuable guide for chemists whose work touches on design and synthesis of these conjugated systems. The book covers preparative methods, unique structural features, physical properties, material applications, and potential of redox active pi-conjugated systems. Such a fundamental understanding of the structure-property relationship of these systems is one of the important research fields in physical organic chemistry. It features coverage of bond formation and cleavage of radicals, supramolecular systems based on redox reactions, molecular design, synthesis and properties, and device applications that include transistors, photovoltaics, and batteries.

Chemists relying on this book will find a valuable resource for research across organic and materials chemistry, with key chapters that include such topics as:

• Bond formation and cleavage and supramolecular assembly of radicals
• Oxidant, mixed valence systems, and multi radicals
• Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and heteroles
• Weakly coordinating anions and pi-systems of heavier group 14 and 15 elements