Phthalocyanines,

Up-to-date and written by leading experts, this book is unique in a rapidly expanding field. It provides in-depth discussions and descriptions of the materials, electronic properties and applications of phthalocyanines.<br /> <br /> Aspects of phthalocyanines covered include<br /> * synthesis<br /> * polymer aspects<br /> * electronic spectroscopy<br /> * excited state chemistry and physics<br /> * chemical sensors<br /> * biological aspects (e.g. photodynamic therapy of cancer) <br /> <br /> The numerous tables, chemical structures, and references are particularly handy source materials for both the novice and experienced researcher and industrial practitioner interested in phthalocyanines.