Pianowski Z. Molecular Photoswitches. Chemistry,..2 Vol Set 2022

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Molecular Photoswitches guides the reader through the basic molecular structures of photochromic compounds and their applications in the area of photoresponsive materials as well as in the biological context. The initial chapters describe individual classes of molecular photoswitches, introducing their principles of photochromism, typical switching wavelengths, thermal stability of photoisomers and other key information, which is ordinarily spread in the literature. These classes comprise i.a. azobenzenes, diazocines, arylazoheterocycles, arylhydrazones, indigoids, photochromic imines, or acylhydrazones.This two-volume work is a valuable guide for researchers and non-experts working in the field of photochemistry, organic chemistry, catalysis, materials science, biology, and medicine.
Volume 1
Interplay of Light and Matter
Chemical Classes of Molecular Photoswitches
Volume 2
Materials Based on Molecular Photoswitches
Photomodulation of Biological Systems