Modular Synthesis of Organic Electronic Materials

We have been exploring new organic reactions and new class of organic functional materials based on the concept of "modular synthesis." This manuscript presents our recent progress on the synthesis of a series of fused carbo- and heteroaromatic compounds by means of the development of intramolecular cyclization reaction. Utility of these new materials in organic electronic devices, such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic solar cells, is also demonstrated.