Property tuning in selected examples of D–π–A molecules has been discussed and
summarized in this review article. The tuning and structure–property relationships have …

The recent advances in molecular design of polymethine dyes absorbing and emitting light
in the near-infrared region are reviewed. In contrast to many publications, which concern …

Pentafulvenes are a unique class of compounds that originally attracted attention due to
their propensity to display nonbenzenoid aromaticity. Subsequently, they were recognized …

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

Research activities in the field of imidazole-derived push–pull systems featuring
intramolecular charge transfer (ICT) are reviewed. Design, synthetic pathways, linear and …

The growth of integrated photonics has driven the need for efficient, high-bandwidth
electrical-to-optical (EO) signal conversion over a broad range of frequencies (MHz–THz) …

Push–pull molecules represent a unique and fascinating class of organic π‐conjugated
materials. Herein, we provide a summary of their recent extraordinary design inspired by …

Fine tuning and switching the electronic properties of ferrocene chromophores has been an
area of considerable significance and a plethora of new ferrocene-based chromophores …

Nonlinear optical imaging has revolutionized microscopy for the life sciences. Second
harmonic generation (SHG), the younger sibling of two-photon excited fluorescence (2PF), is …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are of special interest due to their promising nonlinear
optical and magnetic properties. A series of acene-linked zethrenes and bisphenalenyls …