Research on the synthesis, properties,and uses of functional pi-electronic systems has seen tremendous growth over the last two decades. Broadly defined as conjugated molecules with designed properties, functional pi-systems encompass a wide variety of molecular systems (e.g., acenes, annulenes, conjugated polymers, porphyrins, dyes) and research areas (e.g., supramolecular chemistry, molecular recognition, conducting materials, nonlinear optics). In recognition of the burgeoning importance of this vast interdisciplinary field, this symposium will focus on new and improved synthetic methods and techniques for the assembly of conducting polymers, optical materials, magnetic materials, etc. Furthermore, discussions of fundamental electronic characteristics of these molecules and materials will also be an important part of the symposium, as will discussion of specific materials properties and resultant applications. |
