Nm In PMMA Amorphous Film Research Articles

Synthesis and Properties of a Novel Photochromic Diarylethene 1-(2,4-dimethyl-5-thiazolyl)-2-[2-methyl-5-(4-formylphenyl)-3-thienyl]perfluorocyclopentene

A new unsymmetrical photochromic diarylethene, 1-(2, 4-dimethyl-5-thiazolyl)-2-[2-methyl-5-(4-formylphenyl)-3-thienyperfluorocyclopentene (1o) were synthesized. At the same time, its photochromic properties and fluorescence switch were investigated in detail. The results showed this compound exhibited reversible photochromism, undergoing reversible cyclization and cycloreversion reactions upon alternating irradiation with UV and visible light both in solution and in PMMA film, and its absorption maxima of closed-ring isomer 1c were observed at 501 nm in hexane and at 510 nm in PMMA amorphous film, respectively, upon irradiation with 297 nm UV light. The open-ring isomer of the diarylethene 1 exhibited relatively strong fluorescence at 449 nm in hexane solution (2 × 10-5 mol/L) and 450 nm in PMMA amorphous film when excited at 300 nm and 292 nm, respectively. The fluorescence intensity decreased along with the photochromism upon irradiation with 297 nm light. The fluorescence intensity of diarylethene 1o also depended on the concentration. When the concentration of diarylethene 1o in hexane increase from 1 × 10-6 mol/L to 2 × 10-4 mol/L, the fluorescence intensity of the open-ring isomer become strong first, then become weak.

Study on Photochromic Materials with a Novel Photochromic Diarylethene use for Polarization Holographic Recording

A novel unsymmetrical photochromic diarylethene 1-(2, 5-dimethyl-3-thienyl)-2-[2-methyl-5-(2,2-dibutylfluorene)-3-thienyperfluorocyclo-pentene (1o) was synthesized and its photochromic and fluorescent properties were investigated. Diarylethene 1 changed the color from colorless to hyacinthine upon irradiation with 297 nm UV light, in which absorption maxima were observed at 554 nm in hexane and at 565 nm in PMMA amorphous film, respectively. This new photochromic system also exhibited remarkable fluorescence intensity both in solution and in PMMA film. The fluorescence spectra showed a systematic red-shift with the emission intensity of diarylethene 1 in a photo-stationary state was quenched to ca. 64%. The cyclization and cycloreversion quantum yields of 1 in hexane were determined to be 0.56 and 0.002. Polarization multiplexed image recording can be carried out in this diarylethene 1c/PMMA film as recording medium film.

Study on Material Properties with Synthesis and Property of a Novel Unsymmetrical Photochromic Diarylethene

A novel unsymmetrical diarylethene derivative bearing both benzofuran and thiophene moieties, 1-(2-methyl--3-benzofuranyl)-2-[(2-methyl-3-thienyl-5-thienyl)-3-thieny perfluorocyclopentene (1o), was synthesized. At the same time, its photochromic properties were investigated in detail. The results showed that this compound exhibited reversible photochromism, undergoing reversible cyclization and cycloreversion reactions upon alternating irradiation with UV and visible light both in solution and in PMMA film, and its absorption maxima were observed at 523 nm in hexane and at 539 nm in PMMA amorphous film, respectively, upon irradiation with 297 nm UV light. Finally, using this diarylethene as recording medium, polarization optical recording was carried out successfully.

Material Properties with Syntheses and Properties of a Novel Unsymmetrical Photochromic Diarylethene

A novel unsymmetrical diarylethene derivative bearing thiophene moieties, in which a methyl group was substituted at the ortho-positions of the terminal phenyl ring, was synthesized. At the same time, its photochromic properties and fluorescence switch were investigated in detail. The results showed that this compound exhibited reversible photochromism, undergoing reversible cyclization and cycloreversion reactions upon alternating irradiation with UV and visible light both in solution and in PMMA film,and its absorption maxima were observed at 556 nm in hexane and at 560 nm in PMMA amorphous film, respectively, upon irradiation with 297 nm UV light. The fluorescence intensity of diarylethene decreased dramatically along with the photochromism from open-ring isomer to closed-ring isomer upon irradiation with 297 nm UV light in PMMA.

Efficient Synthesis, Properties of a Novel Unsymmetrical Photochromic Diarylethene Based on Trifluoromethy Group and Formyl Group

An unsymmetrical diarylethene derivative was synthesized, and its photochromic properties and fluorescence switch were investigated in detail. The results showed that this compound exhibited reversible photochromism, undergoing reversible cyclization and cycloreversion reactions upon alternating irradiation with UV and visible light both in solution and in PMMA film, and its absorption maxima were observed at 599 nm in hexane and at 609 nm in PMMA amorphous film, respectively, upon irradiation with 297 nm UV light. The fluorescence intensity of diarylethene decreased dramatically along with the photochromism from open-ring isomer to closed-ring isomer upon irradiation with 297 nm light in PMMA. In hexane solution, the open-ring isomer of the diarylethene 1 exhibited relatively strong fluorescence at 419 nm when excited at 309 nm. The fluorescence intensity is highest at the concentration of 5.0×10-5 mol/L when excited at 309 nm.

Efficient Synthesis and Properties of a Novel Unsymmetrical Photochromic Diarylethene Material Based on Pyrazolyl Group

An unsymmetrical diarylethene derivative was synthesized, and its photochromic properties and fluorescence switch were investigated in detail. The results showed that this compound exhibited reversible photochromism, undergoing reversible cyclization and cycloreversion reactions upon alternating irradiation with UV and visible light both in solution and in PMMA film, and its absorption maxima were observed at 574 nm in hexane and at 579 nm in PMMA amorphous film, respectively, upon irradiation with 297 nm UV light. The diarylethene 1a in hexane solution exhibited relatively strong fluorescence at 413 nm when excited at 322 nm. The fluorscence intensity is highest at the concentration of 1.0×10-4 mol/L when excited at 322 nm.

Synthesis, Optoelectronic Properties of a Novel Photochromic Diarylethene Bearing Phenyl and Benzofuran Group

An unsymmetrical diarylethene derivative bearing both phenyl and benzofuranyl, in which a trifluoromethyl group was substituted at the para-positions of the terminal phenyl ring, was synthesized. At the same time, its photochromic properties and fluorescence switch were investigated in detail. The results showed that this compound exhibited reversible photochromism, undergoing reversible cyclization and cycloreversion reactions upon alternating irradiation with UV and visible light both in solution and in PMMA film, and its absorption maxima were observed at 498 nm in hexane and at 505 nm in PMMA amorphous film, respectively, upon irradiation with 297 nm UV light. In hexane solution, the open-ring isomer of the diarylethene 1 exhibited relatively strong fluorescence at 419 nm when excited at 330 nm

Photochromic, Kinetics, and Fluorescence of a Novel Diarylethene

A new unsymmetrical photochromic diarylethene, 1-(2-ethyl-3-benzofuranyl)-2-(2,5 -dimethyl-3-thienyl)perfluorocyclopentene (1) was synthesized, and its photochromic properties and kinetics of the photochromic cyclization/cycloreversion were investigated. The results showed that the cyclization/cycloreversion process of these compounds were determined to be the zeroth/first order reaction.The compound exhibited good photochromism in hexane solution with alternating irradiation by UV/Vis light, and the maxima absorption of its closed-ring isomer 1c are 502 nm. The open-ring isomer of the diarylethene 1 exhibited relatively strong fluorescence at 402 nm in hexane solution (2 × 10-5 mol/L) and 412 nm in PMMA amorphous film when excited at 312 nm and 310 nm,respectively. The fluorescence intensity decreased along with the photochromism upon irradiation with 297 nm light and its closed-ring isomer showed almost no fluorescence.The fluorescence spectra of diarylethene 1o depended on the concentration.

Efficient Synthesis, Properties of a Novel Unsymmetrical Photochromic Diarylethene Based on Benzothiophene and Thienyl Group

An unsymmetrical diarylethene derivative was synthesized, and its photochromic properties and fluorescence switch were investigated in detail. The results showed that this compound exhibited reversible photochromism, undergoing reversible cyclization and cycloreversion reactions upon alternating irradiation with UV and visible light both in solution and in PMMA film, and its absorption maxima were observed at 548 nm in hexane and at 558 nm in PMMA amorphous film, respectively, upon irradiation with 297 nm UV light. The PMMA film of the diarylethene 1a exhibited relatively strong fluorescence at 413 nm when excited at 311 nm. The fluorscence intensity is highest at the concentration of 1.0×10-4 mol/L when excited at 311 nm.

Efficient Synthesis, Properties of a Novel Unsymmetrical Photochromic Diarylethene Based on Benzothiophene and Thienyl Group

An unsymmetrical diarylethene derivative was synthesized, and its photochromic properties and fluorescence switch were investigated in detail. The results showed that this compound exhibited reversible photochromism, undergoing reversible cyclization and cycloreversion reactions upon alternating irradiation with UV and visible light both in solution and in PMMA film, and its absorption maxima were observed at 548 nm in hexane and at 558 nm in PMMA amorphous film, respectively, upon irradiation with 297 nm UV light. The PMMA film of the diarylethene 1a exhibited relatively strong fluorescence at 413 nm when excited at 311 nm. The fluorscence intensity is highest at the concentration of 1.0×10-4 mol/L when excited at 311 nm.

Synthesis, Photochromism Properties of a Hybrid Diarylethene Based on Hydroxyl Group

A novel unsymmetrical diarylethene derivative 1-[2-methyl-5-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)-3-thienyl]-2-[2-methyl-5-(4-hydroxylphenyl)-3-thienyl]hexafluorocyclopentene (1a) was successfully synthesized. The properties of the compound, including photochromic and fluorescence properties of the diarylethene were also investigated systematically. The results showed that this compound exhibited reversible photochromism, undergoing reversible cyclization and cycloreversion reactions upon alternating irradiation with UV and visible light both in solution and in PMMA film, and its absorption maxima were observed at 593 nm in methanol and at 598 nm in PMMA amorphous film, respectively, upon irradiation with 297 nm UV light. In methanol solution, the open-ring isomer of the diarylethene 1 exhibited relatively fluorescence at 569 nm when excited at 360 nm.

Synthesis and Photochromism Properties of a Novel Hybrid Diarylethene

A novel unsymmetrical diarylethene derivative 1-[2-methyl-5-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)-3-thienyl]-2-[2-methyl-5-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-thienyl]hexafluorocyclopentene (1a) was designed and successfully synthesized. The properties of the compound, including photochromic and electrochemical properties of the diarylethene were also investigated systematically. The results showed that this compound exhibited reversible photochromism, reversible cyclization and cycloreversion reactions upon alternating irradiation with UV and visible light both in solution and in PMMA film, and its absorption maxima were observed at 606 nm in methanol and at 613 nm in PMMA amorphous film, respectively, upon irradiation with 297 nm UV light. Besides, the electrochemcial switching property can be potential use for electrochemistry data storage.

Synthesis and Optical Property of an Asymmetric Photochromic Diarylethene Derivative Bearing Benzofuran

A new asymmetric photochromic diarylethene bearing a benzofuran unit was synthesized, namely [1-(2-methyl-3-benzofuranyl)-2-(2-methoxyphenyl)]perfluorocyclopentene (1o). Its photochromic and fluorescent properties were investigated, respectively. The compound exhibited reversible photochromism, changing from colorless to red upon irradiation with UV light both in solution and in PMMA film. The diarylethene exhibited relatively strong fluorescence at 410 nm in hexane solution and 462 nm in PMMA amorphous film when excited at 300 and 385 nm, respectively. The fluorescence intensity decreased along with the photochromism both in hexane and PMMA film upon irradiation with 297 nm light.

Synthesis, Photochromism Properties of a Novel Hybrid Diarylethene Based on Hydroxyl Group

A novel unsymmetrical diarylethene derivative 1-[2-methyl-5-(4-pyridine)-3-thienyl]-2-[2-methyl-5-(4-hydroxylphenyl)-3-thienyl]hexafluorocyclopentene (1a) was successfully synthesized. The properties of the compound, including photochromic and fluorescence properties of the diarylethene were also investigated systematically. The results showed that absorption maxima of this compound were observed at 606 nm in methanol and at 612 nm in PMMA amorphous film, respectively, upon irradiation with 297 nm UV light. In methanol solution, the open-ring isomer of the diarylethene 1 exhibited relatively fluorescence at 499 nm when excited at 414 nm. This new photochromic compound also exhibited remarkable optical storage character.

Efficient, Synthesis, Properties of a Novel Unsymmetrical Photochromic Diarylethene Having Phenyl and Thienyl Group

An unsymmetrical diarylethene derivative was synthesized and its photochromic properties and fluorescence switch were investigated in detail. The results showed that this compound exhibited reversible photochromism, undergoing reversible cyclization and cycloreversion reactions upon alternating irradiation with UV and visible light both in solution and in PMMA film, and its absorption maxima were observed at 524 nm in hexane and at 532 nm in PMMA amorphous film, respectively, upon irradiation with 297 nm UV light. The PMMA film of the diarylethene 1a exhibited relatively strong fluorescence at 415 nm when excited at 318 nm. The fluorscence intensity is highest at the concentration of 1.0×10-4 mol/L when excited at 300 nm.

Sythesis of a Novel Unsymmetrical Photochromic Diarylethene Compound Bearing a Six-Membered Aryl Unit

A novel unsymmetrical diarylethene derivative bearing both indole and thiophene moieties, in which a cyanol group was substituted at the meta-positions of the terminal phenyl ring, was synthesized. At the same time, its photochromic properties and fluorescence switch were investigated in detail. The results showed that this compound exhibited reversible photochromism, undergoing reversible cyclization and cycloreversion reactions upon alternating irradiation with UV and visible light both in solution and in PMMA film, and its absorption maxima were observed at 592 nm in hexane and at 607 nm in PMMA amorphous film, respectively, upon irradiation with 297 nm UV light. The fluorescence intensity of diarylethene decreased dramatically along with the photochromism from open-ring isomer to closed-ring isomer upon irradiation with 297 nm UV light in PMMA. In hexane solution, the open-ring isomer of the diarylethene 1 exhibited relatively strong fluorescence at 426 nm when excited at 350 nm.

Synthesis, Properties and Application in Optical Memory of a Photochromic Diarylethene Bearing Chlorine Atoms

A new unsymmetrical photochromic diarylethene compound, 1-(2,4-dimethyl-5-thiazolyl)-2-[5-(2-chlorobenzene)-2-methyl-3-thienyl]perfluorocyclopentene(1a), was synthesized and its photochromism and photo-induced anisotropy was investigated. Diarylethene 1a changed the color from colorless to Orange-red upon irradiation with 297 nm UV light, in which absorption maxima were observed at 479 nm in hexane and at 485 nm in PMMA amorphous film, respectively. It also showed good photochromism and functioned as an effective fluorescent photoswitch in solution. In hexane, the open-ring isomer of the diarylethene 1a exhibited relatively strong fluorescence at 428 nm when excited at 315 nm. This new photochromic system also exhibited remarkable optical storage character.

Synthesis, Optoelectronic Properties of a Novel Photochromic Diarylethene Bearing Phenyl and Thienyl Group

An unsymmetrical diarylethene derivative bearing both phenyl and thiophene moieties, in which a methoxyl group was substituted at the para-positions of the terminal phenyl ring, was synthesized. At the same time, its photochromic properties and fluorescence switch were investigated in detail. The results showed that this compound exhibited reversible photochromism, undergoing reversible cyclization and cycloreversion reactions upon alternating irradiation with UV and visible light both in solution and in PMMA film, and its absorption maxima were observed at 497 nm in hexane and at 510 nm in PMMA amorphous film, respectively, upon irradiation with 297 nm UV light. In hexane solution, the open-ring isomer of the diarylethene 1 exhibited relatively strong fluorescence at 408 nm when excited at 361 nm.

Synthesis, Optoelectronic Properties of a Novel Photochromic Diarylethene Bearing Phenyl and Thienyl Group

An unsymmetrical diarylethene derivative bearing both phenyl and thiophene moieties, in which a methoxyl group was substituted at the para-positions of the terminal phenyl ring, was synthesized. At the same time, its photochromic properties and fluorescence switch were investigated in detail. The results showed that this compound exhibited reversible photochromism, undergoing reversible cyclization and cycloreversion reactions upon alternating irradiation with UV and visible light both in solution and in PMMA film, and its absorption maxima were observed at 497 nm in hexane and at 510 nm in PMMA amorphous film, respectively, upon irradiation with 297 nm UV light. In hexane solution, the open-ring isomer of the diarylethene 1 exhibited relatively strong fluorescence at 408 nm when excited at 361 nm.

Syntheses and Properties of a Novel Unsymmetrical Photochromic Diarylethene

A novel unsymmetrical diarylethene derivative bearing both phenyl and thiophene moieties, in which a trifluoromethyl group was substituted at the meta-positions of the terminal phenyl ring, was synthesized. At the same time, its photochromic properties and fluorescence switch were investigated in detail. The results showed that this compound exhibited reversible photochromism, undergoing reversible cyclization and cycloreversion reactions upon alternating irradiation with UV and visible light both in solution and in PMMA film, and its absorption maxima were observed at 517 nm in hexane and at 523 nm in PMMA amorphous film, respectively, upon irradiation with 297 nm UV light. The fluorescence intensity of diarylethene decreased dramatically along with the photochromism from open-ring isomer to closed-ring isomer upon irradiation with 297 nm UV light in PMMA. In hexane solution, the open-ring isomer of the diarylethene 1 exhibited relatively strong fluorescence at 395 nm when excited at 295 nm.