Charging molecular nanographenes with electrons through chemical reduction
Abstract
Chemical reduction studies of molecular nanographenes with different core dimensions and topologies are used to uncover their electron accepting abilities and original outcomes of the negative charge build-up. A combination of X-ray crystallographic and spectroscopic analysis of the gradually reduced nanographenes reveals their multi-electron accepting properties, coupled with original charge-dependent conformational changes, unique structural transformations, site-specific reactivity, and supramolecular aggregation. By providing an overview of structural and electronic responses to the stepwise reduction, this review aims to promote further studies of supercharged molecular nanographenes and their use as advanced energy-storage materials.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Synthesis and Properties of Aromatic Compounds
Graphene research and applications
Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Chemical Society Reviews
- Publisher
- Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
- Volume
- 55
- Issue
- 6
- Pages
- 3061–3077
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN