The Viologens: Physicochemical Properties, Synthesis and Applications of the Salts of 4,4’-bipyridine

This text provides an overview of the nature and physico-chemical properties of the viologens, and also details the science behind the applications. Following a broad, discursive and self-contained introduction to viologen chemistry, subsequent chapters develop the theory and present a detailed review of the most important properties and concepts in this field. A chapter on viologen synthesis is also included.