Rational design of light-directed dynamic spheres

We created light-directed dynamic spheres based on simple azobenzene monomers showing (i) a high yield of reversible trans↔cis photoisomerization and (ii) noticeable phase transition from crystalline to isotropic states under UV light irradiation at ambient temperature.

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Published in:Chemical communications (Cambridge, England) England), 2012-12, Vol.48 (96), p.11763-11765
Main Authors: Okui, Yumi, Han, Mina
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ambient temperature
Azo Compounds - chemistry
Crystal structure
Crystallization
Dynamics
Isomerism
Light irradiation
Monomers
Phase transformations
Phase Transition
Photochemical Processes
Ultraviolet Rays
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Summary:We created light-directed dynamic spheres based on simple azobenzene monomers showing (i) a high yield of reversible trans↔cis photoisomerization and (ii) noticeable phase transition from crystalline to isotropic states under UV light irradiation at ambient temperature.
ISSN:1359-7345
1364-548X
DOI:10.1039/c2cc36443c