Selective Photochromism of 2,6-Di(1,6-naphthyridin-2-yl)pyridine-Based Zinc(II)-Complexes by Varying the Tethers of Dicarboxylate Coligands: Significance of Anion−π Interactions on Photo-Induced Electron Transfer
Bo Ding,
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Bo Hou,
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Zhengyu Liu
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Crystal Growth & Design,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 27, 2025
Language: Английский
Smart Polydimethylsiloxane Materials: Versatility for Electrical and Electronic Devices Applications
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 16, 2025
Abstract
Bio‐inspired
autonomous
smart
polydimethylsiloxane
(PDMS)
and
its
composite
materials
hold
immense
promise
for
a
wide
range
of
applications
in
electrical
electronic
devices.
These
mimic
natural
protective
mechanisms
with
self‐healing,
self‐reporting,
self‐cleaning
properties,
enabling
innovative
efficient
device
design.
Smart
PDMS
autonomously
activate
repair
response
to
mechanical
or
damage,
achieving
rapid
structural
functional
recovery
preventing
failure
due
the
accumulation
minor
damage.
can
intuitively
report
their
status
through
striking
color
changes,
fluorescence,
luminescence
when
exposed
external
stimuli,
providing
practical
visual
feedback
health
monitoring
fault
warning.
They
also
have
capacity
effectively
eliminate
contaminants
ice
deposits
from
surfaces,
thereby
ensuring
stable
operation.
This
review
aims
introduce
current
research
progress
self‐cleaning,
self‐reporting
materials.
The
systematically
discusses
principles,
methodological
innovations,
mechanistic
analysis,
these
materials,
highlighting
significant
potential
field
Moreover,
provides
an
in‐depth
analysis
key
challenges
facing
offers
insights
into
future
directions
strategies.
Language: Английский
Sn-TiO₂/PTA Nanocomposite Films for High-Contrast Rewritable Media with Visible-Light-Driven Black Coloration
Yao Dou,
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Dongliang Wei,
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Yongli Qin
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et al.
Published: May 15, 2025
Photochromic
materials
are
pivotal
for
rewritable
smart
media,
yet
conventional
systems
suffer
from
sluggish
kinetics,
UV
dependency,
and
low
optical
contrast.
Herein,
we
present
a
visible-light-responsive
Sn-TiO2/phosphotungstic
acid
(PTA)
nanocomposite
film
mediated
by
polyvinylpyrrolidone
(PVP)
that
addresses
these
challenges
through
interfacial
engineering
bandgap
modulation.
Sn-doped
TiO2
nanoparticles,
synthesized
hydrothermally,
covalently
linked
to
phosphotungstic
clusters
via
PVP-assisted
dispersion,
enabling
efficient
charge
separation
under
450
nm
illumination.
The
Sn-TiO2/PTA/PVP
achieves
ultrafast
coloration
within
10
s,
attributed
the
reduction
of
W6⁺
W5⁺
in
PTA.
colored
state
exhibits
remarkable
air
stability
(48
h)
rapid
recovery
(<30
min)
H2O2
vapor,
sustaining
>80
reversible
cycles
without
degradation.
With
narrowed
(2.23
eV)
broadband
intervalence
transfer
(IVCT)
absorption
(600–800
nm),
demonstrates
high-contrast
black-state
2-day
legibility
as
medium.
This
work
overcomes
limitations
organic
dyes
UV-dependent
systems,
offering
an
inorganic,
eco-friendly
platform
displays,
anti-counterfeiting
labels,
energy-efficient
photochromic
technologies.
Language: Английский
Transparent Photochromic Coatings for Smart Windows and Information Storage
Weining Liu,
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Yuting Tian,
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Wanxiong Yong
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et al.
Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 15, 2024
Abstract
Organic–inorganic
composite
photochromic
coatings
receive
significant
attention
in
energy
utilization
and
conservation
due
to
their
easy
application
rapid
photoresponse.
However,
high
sensitivity
moisture
limits
practical
applications.
This
study
fabricates
organic–inorganic
functional
using
a
simple
one‐pot
method,
producing
materials
with
excellent
photoresponsive,
water
resistance,
thermal
insulation.
Unmodified
phosphotungstic
acid
serves
as
the
inorganic
filler,
while
methacrylate
derivatives
act
polymer
matrix,
resulting
initial
transparency
(over
85%).
After
5
min
of
UV
exposure,
samples
shift
nearly
non‐transmittable
states
visible
range
maintain
color
depth
through
14
coloring‐erasing
cycles.
Unlike
polyvinylpyrrolidone
substrates,
which
absorb
soften
quickly,
this
coating
has
static
contact
angle
up
91.7°,
showing
resistance.
Additionally,
material
provides
effective
heat
insulation
simulated
chamber
experiments,
lowering
temperature
by
15
°C
compared
untreated
chambers.
In
summary,
coating,
its
insulation,
light
responsiveness,
stable
cycling
performance,
outstanding
waterproof
capabilities,
proves
highly
suitable
for
applications
such
smart
windows,
information
storage,
building
efficiency.
Language: Английский
Photochromic Film Based on a Mixed-Heteroatom-Templated ErIII-Incorporated Polyoxometalate Used for Inkless Prints and Anti-Counterfeiting
Yanan Chen,
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Tiantian Gong,
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Qiuxia Han
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et al.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1), P. 1682 - 1693
Published: Dec. 25, 2024
Photochromic
films
have
attracted
increasing
attention
for
their
potential
in
information
storage
and
photoswitchable
devices.
Developing
novel
photochromic
materials
is
still
a
highly
challenging
topic.
In
this
work,
we
successfully
obtained
an
unprecedented
mixed-heteroatom-templated
ErIII-incorporated
polyoxometalate
[H2N(CH3)2]18Na2K2H12{Er2(H2O)10W14O43[SeTeW15O54][B-α-TeW9O33]2}2·117H2O
(1)
by
concurrently
introducing
the
[TeO3]2–
[SeO3]2–
heteroanion
templates
into
Er3+/WO42–
system.
The
most
attractive
feature
that
polyoxoanion
of
1
consists
three
kinds
building
units
such
as
classical
trivacant
Keggin
[B-α-TeW9O33]8–,
rarely
seen
TeIV–SeIV-oriented
Dawson-like
[SeTeW15O54]10–,
extraordinary
[W14O43]2–
with
infrequent
[WVIO7(WVI5O20)]18–
pentagon
subunit.
Based
on
photochromism
polyoxometalates
presence
organic
electron
donors
under
light
irradiation,
composite
film
GEL/TEG/1
was
fabricated
mixing
gelatin
(GEL)
triethylene
glycol
(TEG).
shows
good
properties
365
nm
UV
irradiation.
changed
color
within
15
min
endow
fast
easy
"'printing'"
performance.
"printed"
text
or
pattern
can
be
erased
35
h
atmospheric
environment
at
room
temperature,
colored
quickly
3
60
°C
reused
printing
again.
Moreover,
coloration
decoloration
process
repeated
least
10
cycles,
indicating
possesses
favorable
cycle
Further,
used
ink-free
anti-counterfeiting
encryption.
This
work
not
only
offers
workable
method
constructing
containing
different
uncommon
but
also
some
significant
insights
applications
polyoxometalate-based
materials.
Language: Английский