Photochromism via reversible transformation of photoinduced chiral free radicals

Chemical Communications 2026

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Authors: Xiaoyang Zhang, Shengwen Bao, Chenfeng He, Shan Li, Guoquan Zhou, Yunhui Wan, Ying Liu, Danfeng Ye, Liangliang Zhu
DOI: 10.1039/d6cc01625a
Cited by: 1
References: 34

Abstract

radical transitions is presented here. The optical state is reversibly reset by water vapor, enabling robust and rewritable photonic patterning on paper and botanical surfaces, thereby establishing a new paradigm for stimuli-responsive dynamic photoluminescent materials.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Photochromic and Fluorescence Chemistry Synthesis and Properties of Aromatic Compounds Liquid Crystal Research Advancements

Publication details

Journal / source
Chemical Communications
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
62
Issue
37
Pages
9447–9450
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN