Corannulene Chalcogenides

The introduction of chalcogen atoms into a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon structure is an established method to tune material properties. In the context of corannulene (C20H10), a fragment of fullerene C-60, such structural adjustments have given rise to an emerging class of functional and responsive molecular materials. In this minireview, our aim is to discuss the synthesis and properties of such chalcogen (sulfur, selenium, and tellurium) derivatives of corannulene.

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The introduction of chalcogen atoms, such as sulfur, selenium, and tellurium, into the structure of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, like corannulene, has led to the development of a new class of functional and responsive molecular materials. This minireview aims to discuss the synthesis and properties of chalcogen derivatives of corannulene, highlighting their potential in material tuning.