摘要 |
A chromonic compound represented by one of the following general structures: <Please insert the chemical formula(s) here as it appears in the paper copy> wherein each R<SUP>2</SUP> is independently selected from the group consisting of electron donating groups, electron withdrawing groups, and electron neutral groups, R<SUP>3</SUP> is selected from the group consisting of substituted and unsubstituted heteroaromatic rings and substituted and unsubstituted heterocyclic rings, said rings being linked to the triazine group through a nitrogen atom within the ring of R<SUP>3</SUP>, and M+ is a noble or transition metal cation. |