Porphyrin-Based Molecules: From Synthesis to Structure–Activity Relationships and Applications
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Organic Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 August 2026 | Viewed by 674
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Interests: porphyrin chemistry; organic-inorganic hybrid materials; solar energy harvesting applications; molecular electronic; photonic and sensor devices; cancer detection and treatment applications
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Dear Colleagues,
Polypyrrolic derivatives, including porphyrins, phthalocyanines, corroles, dipyrromethane and their related compounds, have played a vital role in supramolecular chemistry for various applications, such as artificial photosynthesis, molecular sensors, molecular electronics and photonics, molecular catalysis, and photodynamic therapy. These varied applications originate from these derivatives’ adaptable structural and tunable optical and redox properties. Additionally, as tetradentate ligands, they can accommodate varied metal and non-metal ions in their cavity. This ability further enhances demand for them in many research areas. Due to these photo and redox properties, many impressive porphyrin-based supramolecular systems have been reported in porphyrin chemistry. Although various porphyrins and their related derivatives have been reported in recent decades, the design and construction of new kinds with unique structures and optical properties remain two of the most important frontier research topics in supramolecular chemistry.
This Special Issue will collect high-quality original research and incisive reviews that showcase the latest achievements and future perspectives in porphyrin science, covering topics such as the following:
- Novel synthetic methodologies and green approaches for porphyrins and porphyrinoids;
- Structure–activity relationships linking substitution pattern, metal center, and supramolecular assembly to photophysical and catalytic performance;
- Porphyrin-based materials for energy conversion and storage (photocatalysis, solar cells) and for sensing/optical devices;
- Biomedical applications including photodynamic therapy, imaging, and theranostics;
- Computational and mechanistic studies that guide rational design;
- Hierarchical assemblies, surface/integrated devices, and hybrid materials;
- Porphyrin-based hybrid materials for molecular catalysis;
- Fundamental aspects of polypyrrolic compounds.
By bringing together cutting-edge contributions in synthesis, characterization, theory, and application, this Special Issue will highlight the central role of porphyrin-based molecules in addressing contemporary scientific and technological challenges, as well as identify clear routes for future interdisciplinary research. We welcome submissions of original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and communications that align with these themes.
You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Chemistry.
Dr. Prashanth K. Poddutoori
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- porphyrin
- phthalocyanine
- corrole
- borondipyrromethane
- synthesis
- photophysics
- electrochemistry
- energy transfer
- electron transfer
- solar energy conversion
- photodynamic therapy
- molecular electronics, photonics, and catalysis
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