Photomechanical behavior triggered by [2 + 2] cycloaddition and photochromism of a pyridinium-functionalized coordination complex. Issue 16 (5th April 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chen, Yun-Rui; Jia, Meng-Ze; Pan, Jia-Qi; Tan, Bin; Zhang, Jie
• Is Part Of: Dalton transactions. Volume 51:Issue 16(2022)
• Page Start: 6157
• Page End: 6161
• Publication Date: 2022-04-05
• Subjects: Chemistry, Inorganic -- Periodicals; Chemistry, Physical and theoretical -- Periodicals; Chemistry, Inorganic -- Periodicals; 546.05
• DOI: 10.1039/d2dt00599a
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1477-9226

Abstract

Abstract : Photomechanical motion triggered by [2 + 2] cycloaddition as well as simultaneous photochromic and fluorescence changes has been achieved by introducing flexible methylene groups and cation–π interactions into a pyridinium-based coordination complex. Abstract : Photoinduced bending behavior triggered by [2 + 2] cycloaddition of a photoactive complex has been successfully achieved, accompanied by photochromic and fluorescence changes that provide convenience for long-distance observation of photomechanical motion. The key design feature is based on the introduction of flexible methylene groups and cation–π interactions. Moreover, the potential application in photomechanical devices was reflected by bending and supporting force experiments on the complex composite film, which is of increasing importance especially in soft actuators and robots.