Theoretical investigation on remote-control photocycloreversion of dithienylethene driven by azobenzene chromophores

A facile way to achieve all-photonic logic functions and photo-printing based on a donor–acceptor Stenhouse adduct

A small bi-photochromic molecule containing donor–acceptor Stenhouse adduct moiety and azobenzene moiety was synthesized. Its photochromic and fluorescent properties were studied. Based on its unique characteristics, all photonic logic functions and photo-printing were achieved.

Solvent dependent isomerization of photochromic dithienylethenes: synthesis, photochromism, and self-assembly

The self-assembly of photochromic dithienylethene molecules into circular nanostructures is reported. The formation of nanostructures is dependent on factors such as photoisomerization, solvent, and hydrogen bonding.

Multiphotochromic molecular systems

We review molecular compounds encompassing several photochromic units with a focus on their functionalities.