In this forum article, we discuss selected recent contributions to the field of nonplanar aromatic molecules, focusing on properties that arise from molecular curvature. Ten reports are highlighted demonstrate diverse applications curved aromatics in materials science would not be achieved by their planar congeners. Graphene is a carbon allotrope comprising single, flat layer hexagonally arrang...

Poly(p-N-chlorostyrenesulphonamide) synthesized via direct chlorination of poly[(p-styrene) sulphonamide], can be used for selective chlorination of aromatic compounds. Aromatic rings of the anisole, p-xylene, ethylbenzene and toluene are chlorinated with good yields. The polymer can be recovery, rechlorinated and reused several times.