Effect of alkali metal ions on photochromic behavior of bisviologen-incorporated oligo-oxyethylene units

Two bisviologen derivatives, 1,11-bis(N-propyl-4,4'-bipyridinium)-3,6,9-trioxaundecane tetrakis-(hexafluorophosphate) (1) and 1,8-bis(N-propyl-4,4'-bipyridinium)-3,6-dioxaoctane tetrakis-(hexafluorophosphate) (2), each incorporating trioxaundecane and dioxaoctane groups between two viologen units, respectively, were prepared so that their photochromic behavior in the absence and the presence of alkali metal ions in a thin polymer film could be investigated. Photoirradiation of the films containing 1 and 2 caused color changes from pale yellow to blue, associated with the photoinduced reduction of the viologen units from the dication to the radical cation. The addition of alkali metal ions, especially, K+ and Na+, caused change in the spectra of the photoreduced viologen radical cation for 1 and 2, respectively, because of the increase in the fractional amplitude for the dimer component of the radical cation rather than the monomer one. This may be related to the guest-induced conformational change of 1 and 2, in which the alkali metal ion is surrounded by the oligo-oxyethylene unit of 1 and 2. The regulation in photochromic properties of viologen derivatives can be achieved by addition of alkali metal ions.     

Sonochemical preparation of photochromic nanocomposite thin film based on polyoxometalates well dispersed in polyacrylamide

Novel photochromic nanocomposite thin film containing phosphotungstic acid entrapped in polyacrylamide was prepared using ultrasound technique. TEM image revealed that the polyoxometalates nanoparticles with narrow size distribution were finely dispersed in polymer matrix. IR spectra showed that the Keggin geometry of polyoxometalates was still preserved inside the composite film and strong Coulombic interaction was built between heteropolyoxometalates and polyacrylamide via hydrogen bond. It was found that the thermal stability of the hybrid film was lower than that of pure polymer but the film was stable enough for photochromic application from the TG-DTA curves. The transparent film changed from colorless to blue under UV irradiation and showed reversible photochromism. The bleaching process occurred when the film was in contact with air or O₂ in the dark. The photoreduced process was in accordance with radical mechanism.     

高效率变色WO3多聚体/1,10-DAD自组装薄膜的制备

新型复合材料能够将多种特异性能结合在一种材料上,为未来的光电材料提供了广阔的应用前景[1,2].无机光电致变色材料因其在信息显示、传感器、调光器件和高密度存储等领域有显著的应用前景而倍受人们的关注[3－6].一般常规方法(物理沉积方法和化学沉积方法等)制备的半导体氧化物光电致变色材料存在着结构无定形、变色响应较慢、变色可逆疲劳等问题,限制了其进一步的应用.分子沉积膜（MolecularDeposition）技术[7,8]能有效构建纳米量级上高度有序的介观结构复合材料,能为新型无机变色材料的设计和构建提供技术支持.　　本研究组已成功地…     

Photochromic polyoxotungstoeuropate K12[EuP5W30O110]/polyvinylpyrrolidone nanocomposite films

A novel photochromic nanocomposite film containing polyoxotungstoeuropate K₁₂[EuP₅W₃₀O₁₁₀] entrapped in polyvinylpyrrolidone has been prepared through a spin-on coating technique. Thus-obtained amorphous nanocomposite film was characterized by IR spectra, UV-vis absorption spectra, XRD, SEM, TG-DTA, and ESR. Results show that polyoxotungstoeuropate interacts with polyvinylpyrrolidone strongly and disperses homogeneously in the matrix. The composite film exhibits good photochromic properties. When irradiated with UV light, the transparent film changes from colorless to blue. Then, bleaching occurs when the film is in contact with ambient air or O₂ in the dark. The photochromism of the composite film is due to charge transfer by reduction of polyoxotungstoeuropate and oxidation of polyvinylpyrrolidone.     

高效率变色WO3多聚体/1，10-DAD自组装薄膜的制备

A novel high-efficient photochromic self-assembly multilayered film has been fabricated from WO3 and 1,10-DAD solution using molecular deposition technique.The dependence of photochromic behavior on with WO3 in the WO3-polymer/1,10-DAD self-assembly film was discussed in comparison with WO3/4,4-BAMBp system.The results clearly show that organic molecules determine the charge density of the photo-induced charge-tracsfer complexes,andthus manipu-late the structure and the photochromic properties of the films.     

镶嵌钨硅酸的新型有机-无机纳米复合薄膜的制备及光致变色性能研究

将超分子自组装技术与Sol-gel过程相结合,制备了镶嵌Keggin结构钨硅酸的MAAM/VTEOS/TEOS纳米复合薄膜,并采用IR,XRD和TG-DSC等方法对薄膜进行了结构表征.在复合薄膜光照变蓝后,通过UV-Vis和ESR光谱对薄膜的光致变色性能及其机理进行了研究.结果表明,钨硅酸在复合网络中仍保持Keggin结构,与有机-无机复合基体中的-NH₂通过氢键发生强烈的相互作用,经紫外光照后发生电荷转移,[SiW₁₂O₄0]₄^-被还原为[SiW₁₂O₄0]₅^-,同时产生氨基自由基.褪色过程则与氧气存在与否有关,实验结果表明,该薄膜具有良好的光致变色性能,对光有较快的响应恢复速度和良好的可逆重复性.     

Synthesis and photoinduced coloration of ferric bipyridine complex linked viologen units in a polymer matrix

A ferric bipyridine complex linked viologen unit was synthesized and its photoinduced coloration properties were investigated in a thin poly(vinyl alcohol) film. The colorless‐to‐color change of the film occurs upon irradiation, associated with the intramolecular electron transfer from the photoreduced viologen to the colorless ferric bipyridine complex.     

Color-modulation by Additives for Photochromism of Cyclic Viologen Derivatives

Abstract

Two cyclic viologen derivatives were prepared in order to investigate their photochromic properties in a thin polymer film. The absorption peaks of photoreduced cyclic viologen units were shifted to the red side by the inclusion of indole or 1,4-dimethoxybenzene, although those of photoreduced acyclic analogues were not shifted in the presence of the guests.     

Structure and photochromic properties of molybdenumphosphoric acid/TiO<Subscript>2</Subscript> composite films

TiO₂ sol-gel composite films with dropping molybdenumphosphoric acid (PMoA) have been prepared by sol-gel method. The structure and constitute of composite thin films were studied with Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) atomic force microscopy (AFM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns, respectively. The photochromic behavior and mechanism of composite thin films were investigated with ultraviolet-visible spectra (UV-vis) and electron spin resonance (ESR). FT-IR results showed that the Keggin geometry of PMoA was still preserved inside PMoA/TiO₂ composite thin films, and a charge transfer bridge was built at the interface of PMoA and TiO₂ through the Mo-O-Ti bond. Surface topography of the composite film showed obvious changes before/after adding PMoA, and the surface topography of composite films showed obvious changes before/after irradiating as well. Composite thin film had reversible photochromic properties. Irradiated with UV light, transparent films changed from colorless to blue and they can bleach completely with ambient air in the dark. ESR results showed that TiO₂ were excitated by UV light to produce electrons, which deoxidized PMoA to produce heteropolyblues. The photochromic process of PMoA/TiO₂ system was carried through electron transfer mechanism.     

Preparation and photochromism of Keggin-type molybdphosphoric acid/silica mesoporous composite thin films

Using tetraethoxysilane and 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane as the silica sources, amino-functionalized organic/inorganic hybrid mesoporous silica thin films with 2-dimensional hexagonal structure have been synthesized by evaporation induced self-assembly process in the presence of cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide templates under acid conditions. The Keggin-type molybdphosphoric acid (PMo) is incorporated into the mesoporous silica thin films with amino-groups by wetness impregnation, and the PMo/silica mesoporous composite thin films are obtained. The results of X-ray diffraction (XRD), high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectra indicate the PMo molecules maintain Keggin structure and are homogeneously distributed inside mesopores. The composite thin films possess excellent reversible photochromic properties, and change from colorless to blue under ultraviolet irradiation. The photochromic mechanism of the composite thin films is studied by ultraviolet-visible (UV-vis), electron spin resonance (ESR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) spectra. It is shown that intervalence charge transfer (IVCT) and ligand-to-metal charge transfer (LMCT) are the main reasons of photochromism. PMo anions interact strongly with amino-groups of the mesoporous suface via hydrogen bond and electrostatic force. After ultraviolet irradiation, the charge transfer occurs by reduction of heteropolyanions accompanying the formation of heteropolyblues with multivalence Mo(VI, V), and the bleaching process of composite thin films is closely related to the presence of oxygen.     

Preparation and photochromic properties of pyrazolones/polyvinyl alcohol composite films

Novel photochromic composite films have been successfully fabricated by dispersing pyrazolone derivative:1,3-Diphenyl-4-(3-chlorobenzal)-5-hydroxypyrazole 4-phenylsemicarbazone (1a) into hydrosol of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). The microstructure, photochromic behaviors and thermal bleaching properties were investigated by Raman spectroscopy, X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) and ultraviolet-visible absorption spectroscopy (UV-vis). The results showed that 1a was not only blended but also well dispersed in the PVA polymer films with a suitable content of chromophore. Upon UV light irradiation, the composite films gradually changed from colorless to yellow and recovered fully to the initial state upon thermal bleaching. The time constants of photochromic reactions were almost the same as those of 1a observed in their crystalline state, indicating that the photochromic phenomenon is barely disturbed by the polymer matrix.     

Characterization and photophysical properties of sulfur-oxidized diarylethenes

Controlled oxidation of sulfur atoms in benzothiophene rings of a photochromic diarylethene, 1,2-bis(2-methyl-1-benzothiophene-3-yl)perfluorocyclopentene (BTF6) by 3-chloroperbenzoic acid afforded various oxidation products such as BTFO1, BTFO2, and BTFO4. Upon irradiation with UV light, colorless o-BTFO1 and o-BTFO2 turned to red color, whereas colorless o-BTFO4 turned to yellow color. Theoretical calculation was performed to understand the absorption spectra of closed-ring isomers. All of those compounds returned back to their open-ring isomers upon irradiation with visible light. The cyclization conversions of BTFOn (n=1, 2, and 4) at the photostationary state are higher than that of BTF6. Interestingly, in the case of BTFO1, because of the unsymmetrical environment around the sulfoxide subunit in the molecule, the diastereoselective photocyclization was observed in 25% de. In addition, c-BTFO2 and c-BTFO4 also exhibited a marked fatigue resistance and strong fluorescence, respectively. Oxidation state of sulfur atom in a diarylethene can play an important role in determining its photophysical and photochromic properties.     

Synthesis and properties of template-promoted switchable dithienylethenebased macrocycles

Three switchable macrocycles based on photochromic dithienylethene were synthesized under the template of dibenzylammonium hexafluorophosphate. Their structure were well-confirmed by NMR, ESI-MS and X-ray diffraction. Their photochromism indicated that they showed good reversibility in solution. Additionally, the theoretical calculation suggested that photoirradiation can change the cavity of macrocycles.     

UV-light and visible-light photochromism of inorganic–organic multilayer films based on polyoxometalate and poly(acrylamide)

Novel UV-light and visible-light photochromic inorganic–organic multilayers composed of polyoxometalates (phosphomolybdic acid (PMoA)) and poly(acrylamide) (PAM) were prepared by the layer-by-layer (LbL) self-assembly method. The grown process, composition, surface topography, and photochromic properties and mechanism of the multilayer films were investigated by ultraviolet–visible (UV–vis) spectra, Fourier transform infrared spectra (FT-IR), atomic force microscopy (AFM), electron resonance spectra (ESR), and X-ray photoelectron spectra (XPS). Irradiation with UV-light or visible-light, the transparent films changed from colorless to blue and showed reversible photochromism. PMoA/PAM LbL films had higher photochromic efficiency under UV-light irradiation than visible-light irradiation. The bleaching process occurred when the films were in contact with O₂ in the dark or heated in air. The photochromic process of PMoA/PAM LbL film was in accordance with radical mechanism.     

Molecular Suppression of the Pimerization of Viologens (=4,4′‐Bipyridinium Derivatives) Attached to Nanocrystalline Titanium Dioxide Thin‐Film Electrodes

Twelve viologens, i.e., 4,4′‐bipyridinium derivatives 1 – 12 , were examined for their use as electrochromic material when attached to nanocrystalline titanium dioxide thin‐film electrodes. Eight of these ( 1 – 4 , 7 – 8 , 10 , and 12 ) are new, and their synthesis is included. The modifier compounds consist of one to four bipyridinium subunits with linear or dendritic architecture, equipped with one to three TiO₂‐anchoring phosphonate groups. They are tailored for high electrochromic dynamics (large absorbance change upon reduction) and low extent of pimerization (=charge‐transfer (CT) complexation of viologen cation radicals). A new graphical method is presented for the discrimination of simple dilution phenomena and more complex structural effects on the extent of pimerization in the surface‐attached viologen layer.     

Oligo(ether-sulfones), 2. Synthesis of a novel macrocyclic aromatic ether sulfone bearing two carboxylic groups and the corresponding polyamide via direct condensation of the macrocycle with 4,4′-diaminodiphenylmethane

A new macrocyclic arylene ether sulfone bearing two carboxylic groups, 4 , was prepared by use of pseudo high dilution techniques. In a first step, 4,4-bis[4-(4-(4-chlorophenylsulfonyl)phenoxy)phenyl]pentanoic acid ( 3 ) was prepared from bis(4-chlorophenyl)sulfone ( 1 ) and an excess of 4,4-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)pentanoic acid ( 2 ). Then, the purified trimer 3 was cyclocondensed with 4,4-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)pentanoic acid ( 2 ), yielding the bifunctionalized macrocycle 4 . The existence of the ring-shaped molecule was proved by use of MALDI-TOF, NMR- and IR-spectroscopy. The free carboxylic groups of 4 were used to build up polyamides that contain the macrocycle in the main chain and 4,4′-diaminodiphenylmethane ( 5 ) as an aromatic diamine.     

紫精类电致变色材料的制备和机理

1,1'-二取代4,4'-联吡啶盐通常称作紫精(viologen),紫精以及接有紫精基团的聚合物（polyviologen）有优异的电致和光致变色性能,在新一代电致变色器件、显示器件和智能窗等方面有很好的应用前景。文章综述了紫精和紫精聚合物的制备、结构与性能、电致变色机理、功能器件设计以及在化学合成、纳米功能符合等方面的研究进展,并提出例如今后的重要研究方向。     

Photochromic inorganic-organic multilayer films based on polyoxometalates and poly(ethylenimine)

Novel photochromic inorganic-organic multilayers composed of polyoxometalates and poly(ethylenimine) have been prepared by the layer-by-layer (LbL) self-assembly method. The growth process, composition, surface topography, and photochromic properties of the multilayer films were investigated by UV-visible and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy, electrospin resonance (ESR), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Irradiated with ultraviolet light, the transparent films changed from colorless to blue. Moreover, the blue films showed good reversibility of photochromism and could recover the colorless state gradually in air, where oxygen plays an important role in the bleaching process. On account of the ESR and XPS results, parts of W6+ in multilayers were reduced to W5+, which exhibited a characteristic blue; a possible photochromic mechanism can be speculated. This work provides basic guideline for the assembly of multilayers with photochromic properties.     

Development of Photochromic Coatings on Polycarbonate

New photochromic materials based on heteropolyoxometallates (HPOM) incorporated into a hybrid organic-inorganic binder were prepared and coated onto polycarbonate (PC) substrates. The hybrid binder was formed through the controlled hydrolysis and condensation of 3-glycidoxypropyl-trimethoxysilane (GPTMS) and bisphenol A (BPA) by the sol–gel technique. The photochromic behavior of the materials was investigated by using ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) absorption spectroscopy and color index values. The results indicated that the films were reduced photochemically to yield a blue species under UV irradiation, with the film color changing to deep blue with increasing time, and HPOM and BPA content. The photosensitivity of several films with molybdenum HPOM showed faster coloration and much slower bleaching than the tungsten HPOM. A photochromic mechanism involving electron transfer between the GPTMS matrix with BPA, and PWO is proposed. After UV irradiation, the O–H and bonds decomposed gradually and W^{6 +} was reduced gradually with increasing time. The photochromic coatings on PC substrate showed reversible transmittance change before and after UV irradiation, making then efficient light protectors under UV irradiation.     

Columnar self-assembly and alignment of planar carbenium ions in Langmuir-Blodgett films

Structural and optical properties of multilayer Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) films of two amphiphilic carbenium salts 2-didecylamino-6,10-bis(dimethylamino)-4,8,12-trioxatriangulenium hexafluorophosphate (ATOTA-1) and 2,6-bis(decylmethylamino)-10-dimethylamino-4,8,12-trioxatriangulenium hexafluorophosphate (ATOTA-2) are described. The LB films were prepared on lipophilic glass by standard vertical dipping. Grazing incidence X-ray diffraction (GIXD) measurements show that the planar organic cores, in spite of their positive charge, form closely packed columns with a repeating distance of ～3.45 ?. Specular X-ray reflectivity (SXR) reveals the LB multilayers to consist of Y-type bilayers with thickness 31 ? for ATOTA-1 and 41 ? for ATOTA-2. This significant difference is ascribed to the different packing motifs of the alkyl chains in the two LB films. GIXD and polarized UV-vis absorption and emission spectroscopy show that the columnar aggregates in the LB films are oriented along the dipping direction. This alignment is attributed to shear effects during LB transfer. The main absorption band of the LB films is blue-shifted compared to that in solution, while the fluorescence is red-shifted by more than 100 nm. These findings suggest the presence of H-aggregates in agreement with the cofacial packing derived from the X-ray measurements. Polarized absorption spectroscopy with variable angle of incidence was used to resolve two perpendicular optical transitions in the visible range, one at 460 nm polarized perpendicular to the columnar direction, in the plane of the film, and one at 420 nm polarized along the film normal.