The ability to influence key properties of molecular systems by using light holds much
promise for the fields of materials science and life sciences. The cornerstone of such …

Azobenzene undergoes trans→ cisisomerization when irradiated with light tuned to an
appropriate wavelength. The reverse cis→ transisomerization can be driven by light or …

Photochromic materials have been widely used in various areas including data encryption,
biological imaging and anti-counterfeiting because of their excellent contrast …

Digital electronics is so widely used in everyday life that it is almost impossible to find an
electric device that does not make use of digital electronic components. On average, 85% of …

Azobenzene‐containing macromolecules (azo‐macromolecules) such as azobenzene‐
containing polymers (azopolymers) and azobenzene‐functionalized biomacromolecules are …

In order to respond to light stimuli, materials and devices thereof must contain a
photoresponsive component. Ideally, this response is reversible and can be tuned …

Azo switches are widely employed as essential components in light-responsive systems.
Here, we develop an azo-fluorescent switch that is visible light-responsive and its light …

Increasing the electron density in BF2-coodinated azo compounds through para-substitution
leads to a bathochromic shift in their activation wavelength. When the substituent is dimethyl …

Here we report the synthesis and characterization of a BF2–azo complex that can be
induced to isomerize without the need of deleterious UV light. The complexation of the azo …

Multiaddressable architectures comprising light‐responsive photochromic molecules and
different stimuli‐responsive components are appealing platforms for intelligent materials …