Naphthalene diimide–Annulated Heterocyclic Acenes: Synthesis, Electrochemical and Semiconductor Properties and their Multifaceted Applications

• Published in: Chemistry : a European journal Vol. 30; no. 27; pp. e202400208 - n/a
• Main Authors: Bhardwaj, Abhishek, Mudasar Hussain, Ch, Dewangan, Pratik, Mukhopadhyay, Pritam
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Germany Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 14.05.2024
• Subjects: Acenes; Applications; Aromatic compounds; Diimide; Electrochemistry; Electron spin; Hydroazaacenes; Multidisciplinary research; Naphthalene; Naphthalenediimide; Opto–electronics; Organic compounds; Subgroups; Synthesis; Technological change; Naphthalenediimide Acenes Hydroazaacenes Opto-electronics Applications
• ISSN: 0947-6539; 1521-3765; 1521-3765
• DOI: 10.1002/chem.202400208

Acenes and Naphthalene Diimides (NDIs) stand as distinguished classes of organic compounds, each possessing unique and intriguing properties that have garnered significant attention across various scientific disciplines. Acenes, characterized by linearly fused aromatic rings, have captivated researchers due to their diverse electronic structures and promising applications in materials science. On the other hand, NDIs, known for their distinctive electron–accepting properties, exhibit remarkable versatility in fields ranging from organic electronics, supramolecular to spin chemistry. In this review, we navigate through the fascinating realms of both acenes and NDIs before converging our focus on the highly diverse and distinctive subgroup of NDI–annulated heterocyclic acenes. This potentially important subgroup, has emerged as a subject of intense investigation, encapsulating their fascinating synthesis, optical and electrochemical characteristics, and multifaceted applications that span the realms of chemistry, physics, and biology. Through the exploration of their synthetic strategies, unique properties, and diverse applications, this review aims to offer a comprehensive understanding of the pivotal role played by NDI‐based heterocyclic acenes in contemporary multidisciplinary research and technological innovation. Heterocyclic naphthalene diimide (NDI) acenes and NDI hydroazaacenes possess unique and intriguing properties. This review explores the diverse range of synthetic routes as well as their versatile applications in areas such as sensors, semiconductors, optical and redox–switchable materials as well as in biology.