Fused Pyrene–Diporphyrins: Shifting Near‐Infrared Absorption to 1.5 μm and Beyond

Abstract

Sticking together: Direct fusion of pyrene rings with diporphyrins can be achieved without prior activation of aromatic rings. This simple method gives pyrene–diporphyrin hybrids (see picture, C (pyrene) red, C (porphyrin) dark blue, N light blue, Zn green) with a high near-infrared (NIR) absorption that reaches the wavelengths required for use in telecommunications. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.