N-Pechmann aza-BODIPYs: enhanced near-infrared photothermal conversion by the cross-conjugated structure

Key Points

• Investigate the photothermal conversion efficiency of NPAB-55, a dimeric aza-BODIPY analogue.
• Synthesize dimeric aza-BODIPY analogue NPAB-55.
• Analyze photothermal conversion properties using near-infrared light.
• Evaluate thermal decay processes from excited states.
• NPAB-55 shows enhanced near-infrared photothermal conversion compared to previous models.
• The cross-conjugated structure promotes efficient thermal decay from excited states.