Mechanochromic Switches: A Supramolecule‐Triggered Mechanochromic Switch of Cyclodextrin‐Jacketed Rhodamine and Spiropyran Derivatives (Adv. Funct. Mater. 3/2016). (18th January 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wan, Shulin; Ma, Zhiyong; Chen, Chen; Li, Fangfei; Wang, Feng; Jia, Xinru; Yang, Wantai; Yin, Meizhen
• Is Part Of: Advanced functional materials. Volume 26:Number 3(2016)
• Page Start: 467
• Page End: 467
• Publication Date: 2016-01-18
• Subjects: cyclodextrin complexes -- fluorophores -- mechanochromic luminescent materials -- supramolecular systems -- writing and erasing; Materials -- Periodicals; Chemical vapor deposition -- Periodicals; 620.11
• DOI: 10.1002/adfm.201670020
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1616-301X

Abstract

Abstract : Covalent bond‐activated mechanoresponse in a supramolecule‐triggered mechanochromic switch is reported by M. Yin and co‐workers on page 353, through complexing rhodamine or spiropyran with cyclodextrin (CD). The strong hydrogen bonds provided by CD play a crucial role in triggering the mechanochromic switch. Unique characteristics such as noncovalent chemical modification and convenient preparation make this approach promising for practical applications.