Advanced Optical Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 22, 2025
Abstract
Achieving
time‐resolved
information
encryption
is
crucial
for
advanced
functional
materials
but
remains
a
formidable
challenge.
Photoresponsive
supramolecular
assemblies
have
gained
attention
as
promising
candidates
in
this
area.
This
work
presents
unique
strategy
that
employs
α
‐cyanostilbenes
to
construct
photoresponsive
which
enable
finely
regulating
fluorescence
color
and
photoresponse
kinetics,
facilitating
effective
encryption.
Three
1
–
3
are
designed
by
the
combination
of
electron
donor
3,4‐ethoxylene
dioxythiophene
appended
benzaldehyde
with
acceptor
phenylacetonitrile
different
substituents.
All
three
compounds
undergo
reversible
Z/E
isomerization
CH
CN
under
420
254
nm
light
irradiation.
Interestingly,
while
CN/H
2
O
high
water
content
(95%),
these
found
be
able
self‐assemble
into
spherical
reduced
molecular
distances.
Remarkably,
upon
exposure
visible
light,
[2+2]
cycloadditions
occur
within
assemblies,
exhibiting
distinct
kinetics
variations
due
formation
cycloaddition
products,
confirmed
H
NMR
spectroscopy,
high‐resolution
mass
spectrometry,
single
crystal
structures.
Furthermore,
their
changes
demonstrate
potential
applications
hydrogel‐based
photo‐patterning.
research
offers
compelling
designing
visible‐light‐driven
fluorescent
switching
high‐level
beyond.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
52(23), С. 8245 - 8294
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023
Donor-acceptor
Stenhouse
adduct
(DASA)
photoswitches
have
gained
a
lot
of
attention
since
their
discovery
in
2014.
Their
negative
photochromism,
visible
light
absorbance,
synthetic
tunability,
and
the
large
property
changes
between
photoisomers
make
them
attractive
candidates
over
other
commonly
used
for
use
materials
with
responsive
or
adaptive
properties.
The
development
such
translation
into
advanced
technologies
continues
to
widely
impact
forefront
research,
DASAs
thus
attracted
considerable
interest
field
visible-light
molecular
switches
dynamic
materials.
Despite
this
interest,
there
been
challenges
understanding
complex
behavior
context
both
small
molecule
studies
Moreover,
incorporation
polymers
can
be
challenging
due
incompatibility
conditions
most
common
polymerization
techniques.
In
review,
therefore,
we
examine
critically
discuss
recent
developments
DASA-containing
polymers,
aiming
at
providing
better
interplay
properties
constituents
(matrix
photoswitch).
first
part
summarizes
current
DASA
design
switching
second
section
discusses
strategies
materials,
methods
studying
We
also
emerging
applications
polymeric
ranging
from
light-responsive
drug
delivery
systems,
photothermal
actuators,
sensors
photoswitchable
surfaces.
Last,
summarize
venture
on
steps
required
explore
novel
systems
expand
functional
application
opportunities
polymers.
Abstract
Stimuli‐responsive
fluorescent
hydrogels
are
three‐dimensional
networked
polymeric
materials
with
tunable
luminescence
and
dynamic
properties,
which
play
an
important
role
as
a
water‐rich
soft
material
in
the
fields
of
information
encryption,
bionic
actuation,
bioimaging,
environmental
monitoring,
luminescent
materials.
Compared
conventional
hydrogels,
their
unique
properties
allow
visualization
microscopic
dynamics
within
polymer
network.
By
rational
inclusion
motifs,
such
photoswitches,
AIEgens,
lanthanide
complexes,
host–guest
these
endowed
tunability
emission,
shape,
phase
time
space
response
to
effectors.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
fabrication
strategies
that
mainly
used
by
recently
reported
stimuli‐responsive
applications
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
146(29), С. 19609 - 19620
Опубликована: Июль 11, 2024
Azobenzenes
(Ph-N═N-Ph)
are
known
as
the
most
widely
studied
molecular
photoswitches,
and
recent
rise
of
azoheteroarenes
(Het-N═N-Ph
or
Het-N═N-Het)
offers
great
opportunities
to
advance
this
already
mature
field.
A
common
limitation
is
that
azo-switches
generally
require
harmful
UV
light
for
activation,
which
hinders
their
application
across
various
fields.
Despite
efforts
in
developing
visible-light
azobenzenes
over
past
few
decades,
potential
heteroaryl
azoswitches
remains
largely
unexplored.
This
Perspective
summarizes
state-of-the-art
advancements
azoswitches,
covering
design
strategies,
structure-property
relationship,
applications.
We
highlight
distinctive
advantages
research
development
switches.
Furthermore,
we
discuss
challenges
emerging
field
propose
solutions
address
crucial
issues
such
spectral
red-shift
thermal
half-life.
Through
paper,
aim
provide
inspiration
further
exploration
field,
anticipation
growing
prosperity
bright
future
azoheteroarene
photoswitches.
Communications Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
6(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 14, 2025
Abstract
Photonic
solutions
are
potentially
highly
competitive
for
energy-efficient
neuromorphic
computing.
However,
a
combination
of
specialized
nanostructures
is
needed
to
implement
all
neuro-biological
functionality.
Here,
we
show
that
donor-acceptor
Stenhouse
adduct
dyes
integrated
with
III-V
semiconductor
nano-optoelectronics
have
combined
excellent
functionality
bio-inspired
neural
networks.
The
dye
acts
as
synaptic
weights
in
the
optical
interconnects,
while
provide
neuron
reception,
interpretation
and
emission
light
signals.
These
can
reversibly
switch
from
absorbing
non-absorbing
states,
using
specific
wavelength
ranges.
Together,
they
robust
predictable
switching,
low
energy
thermal
reset
memory
dynamic
range
days
sub-seconds
allows
both
short-
long-term
operation
at
natural
timescales.
Furthermore,
do
not
need
electrical
connections,
on-chip
integration
simple.
We
illustrate
individual
nanowire
photodiodes
well
arrays.
Based
on
experimental
performance
metrics,
our
solution
capable
operating
an
anatomically
validated
model
insect
brain
navigation
complex.
Abstract
Developing
safe
and
precise
image‐guided
photodynamic
therapy
is
a
challenge.
In
this
study,
the
hypoxic
properties
of
solid
tumors
are
exploited
to
construct
hypoxia‐responsive
photosensitizer,
TPA‐Azo
.
Introducing
azo
group
into
photosensitizer
TPA‐BN
with
aggregation‐induced
emission
quenches
its
fluorescence.
When
nonfluorescent
enters
tumors,
it
reduced
by
overexpressed
azoreductase
generate
fluorescent
an
amino
that
exhibits
fluorescence‐activatable
dual‐organelle
(lipid
droplets
lysosomes)
targeting.
This
design
strategy
provides
basis
for
development
photosensitizers.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
61(35)
Опубликована: Июль 7, 2022
Abstract
A
relatively
new
addition
to
the
application
portfolio
of
lead
halide
perovskites
is
photosensitize
molecular
triplets
for
a
variety
photochemical
applications.
Here
we
report
visible‐light‐driven
isomerization
and
cycloaddition
organic
molecules
sensitized
by
spectrally‐tunable
perovskite
nanocrystals.
We
first
demonstrate
with
stilbene
as
substrate
molecule
that
photoisomerization
can
proceed
efficiently
rapidly
either
directly
grafting
carboxylated
onto
nanocrystal
surfaces
or
using
triplet–acceptor
ligands
energy
relay.
The
relay
approach
more
generally
applicable
it
does
not
require
anchoring‐group
functionalization
molecules,
allowing
us
facilely
extend
series
substituted
ring‐closing
diarylethene,
well
intermolecular
[2+2]
acenaphthylene.
This
study
opens
an
avenue
energy‐transfer
photocatalysis
Journal of Materials Chemistry C,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
11(44), С. 15393 - 15411
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023
This
review
summarizes
recent
advances
in
small-molecule
fluorescent
photoswitches
based
on
classic
photochromic
molecules
diverse
states,
and
provides
some
existing
problems
challenges
to
promote
follow-up
development
this
field.
Abstract
Photoinduced
transitions
between
the
solid,
glass,
and
liquid
states
based
on
molecular
photoswitches
promise
a
wide
variety
of
applications.
Photoswitchable
adhesives
are
representative
examples
expected
to
contribute
material
recycling
for
sustainable
future
in
era
composite
materials
due
strong
bonding
on-demand
photo-induced
debonding
with
minimal
damage
adherends.
Only
few
known
undergo
these
transitions,
but
recent
progress,
mainly
azobenzene,
has
been
remarkable.
Here,
we
review
photoinduced
small
molecules
polymers
over
approximately
decade
systematically
discuss
designs,
mechanisms,
applications,
merits
demerits,
challenges
each
photoswitch
whole
field.
We
hope
this
provides
useful
information,
inspiration,
ideas
development
field
expansion
its
Abstract
The
multifaceted
switches
are
part
of
our
everyday
life
from
the
macroscopic
to
molecular
world.
A
switch
operating
in
solution
and
crystalline
state
is
very
different.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
state‐of‐the‐art
smart
crystal
based
on
martensites.
These
respond
external
stimuli
reversibly
change
between
states,
retaining
their
integrity.
operation
predominantly
relies
temperature
alterations
or
mechanical
stress,
with
emerging
methods
photothermal
effects,
photoisomerization,
host‐guest
chemistry.
capability
changing
orientation
interaction
offers
opportunities
several
applications,
including
actuators,
shaping
structural
materials,
optoelectronic
magnetic
as
well
switchable
porous
materials.
Smart
have
vast
potential
modern
scientific
technological
progress.
ongoing
research
shapes
a
rich
landscape
for
innovation
future
exploration
across
diverse
disciplines.