Molecular systems encompassing more than one photochromic entity can be used to build
highly functional materials, thanks to their potential multi-addressability and/or multi …

In the past decade, extensive functionalization of diarylethene backbones has enabled
these molecules to respond not only to light but also to other external stimuli and extended …

In this perspective, we present an overview of the determination of excited-state properties of
“real-life” dyes, and notably of their optical absorption and emission spectra, performed …

In single photochromes, the two isomers that are interconverted in photoinduced reactions
can serve as on and off states in a molecular switching device. The addition of several …

Photochromic materials have recently attracted much attention in optoelectronic devices and
optical storage systems because of their excellent reversible photoresponse performance …

Dithienylethene oxazolidine hybrid system connected through an isomerizable double bond
exists under eight molecular states on demand. Combinations of electrocyclization of …

Molecular switches are chemical compounds exhibiting the possibility of reversible
transformations between their different forms accompanied by a modification in their …

Rewritable paper based on switchable molecules has attracted great attention in both
academic research and marketplace. However, most available switchable dyes have single …

The 1950s and 1960s represent a significant period for photochromic compounds, with the
advent of technologies and methods enabling their investigations, especially spectroscopy …

Synthetic molecular machines are designed to undergo specific nanoscale movements in
response to specific physical or chemical stimuli. The “engines” of molecular machines …