Abstract: Organo-metallic materials with reduced steric hindrance and the ability to aggregate are disclosed. The metal remains capable of binding additional molecules. As an example, Zn complexes that prove aggregation are provided. Such aggregation may help improve or trigger new surface properties of the materials, alone or in combination with others. In a further implementation of the present disclosure, a robust molecule that resists degradation via nucleophilic, electrophilic and radical attacks is provided. Coordinated O2 is reduced catalytically, producing efficiently thyil radicals in spite of the extreme electronic deficiency of the catalyst.

Abstract: Organo-metallic materials with reduced steric hindrance and the ability to aggregate are disclosed. The metal remains capable of binding additional molecules. As an example, Zn complexes that prove aggregation are provided. Such aggregation may help improve or trigger new surface properties of the materials, alone or in combination with others. In a further implementation of the present disclosure, a robust molecule that resists degradation via nucleophilic, electrophilic and radical attacks is provided. Coordinated O2 is reduced catalytically, producing efficiently thyil radicals in spite of the extreme electronic deficiency of the catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite comprising at least one type of perfluoroalkyl-perfluoro-phthalocyanine, and to a method of producing such composite. The present invention also relates to a method of generating singlet oxygen, a method of killing eukaryotic or prokaryotic cells and a method of sterilization, cleaning and/or decontamination. Moreover, the present invention relates to a composite or a device for use in a method of sterilization, cleaning and/or decontamination.

Abstract: Organo-metallic materials with reduced steric hindrance and the ability to aggregate ar disclosed. The metal remains capable of binding additional molecules. As an example, Zn complexes that prove aggregation are provided. Such aggregation may help improve or trigger new surface properties of the materials, alone or in combination with others. In a further implementation of the present disclosure, a robust molecule that resists degradation via nucleophilic, electrophilic and radical attacks is provided. Coordinated O2 is reduced catalytically, producing efficiently thyil radicals in spite of the extreme electronic deficiency of the catalyst.

Abstract: Advantageous microwave-assisted methods for synthesis of fluorinated phthalocyanines are provided. The microwave-assisted methods offer enhanced yields, substantially eliminate reaction solvents, and facilitate purification relative to conventional synthesis techniques. Typical implementation involve a reaction mixture that includes perfluoro-phthalonitrile that is reacted in a vessel with application of microwave energy for a reaction period sufficient to yield a fluorinated phthalocyanine. The fluorinated phthalocyanines synthesized according to the disclosed microwave-assisted methods have wide ranging applications, e.g., corrosion-related applications, coating-related applications, catalysis, and the production of optical and electronic materials.

Abstract: Advantageous methods for synthesis of fluorinated phthalocyanines are provided. Typical implementation involves a reaction mixture that includes perfluoro compound that is reacted for a reaction period sufficient to yield a fluorinated phthalocyanine of formula F64PcM, wherein “Pc” is any phthalocyanine macrocycle and “M” is hydrogen. Novel fluorinated phthalocyanine molecules/compounds are also provided herein, including specifically compounds that include fluorinated phthalocyanines wherein “M” is Cu or V?O. The fluorinated phthalocyanines have wide ranging applications, e.g., corrosion-related applications, coating-related applications, catalysis, and the production of optical and electronic materials.