The composites discussed in this review are prepared using techniques similar to those
used in the new sol‐gel approach to ceramics. Organometallis such as silicates, titanates …

Synthesis, structure, and properties of rigid‐rod polymers with special emphasis on poly (p‐
phenylene benzobisoxazole)(PBO) and poly (p‐phenylene benzobisthiazole)(PBZT) have …

The band gap properties of graphene quantum dots (GQDs) arise from quantum
confinement effects and differ from those in semimetallic graphene sheets. Tailoring the size …

Two series of Pt (diimine)(dithiolate) complexes have been prepared in order to investigate
the effects of molecular design on the excited-state properties of this chromophore. The first …

Organic photochromic systems represent a starting point for the elaboration of light‐
triggered molecular switching devices. The novel bispyridinium and bispyridine compounds …

Scientists have sought for over two decades to incorporate the necessary attributes of
transparency, stability, and high nonlinear susceptibilities into optimized organic or …

Novel two-photon absorption (TPA) chromophores are synthesized; they have
dithienothiophene (DTT) as a π-center which is attached by electron donor (D) or electron …

Exploiting synergistic cooperation between multiple sources of optical nonlinearity, we
report the design, synthesis, and nonlinear optical properties of a series of electron-rich …

To explore the photophysics of platinum acetylide chromophores with strong two-photon
absorption cross-sections, we have investigated the synthesis and spectroscopic …

Some of the current directions in research on new organic materials based on functionalized
oligoarylenes are reviewed. Particular emphasis is placed upon the use of chemical …