Photoinduced crystallization in ionic liquids: Photodimerization-induced equilibrium shift and crystal patterning

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    Abstract

    An ionic liquid (IL) composed of 9-anthracenecarboxylate anion and ammonium cation possessing three diethylene glycol chains shows phototriggered dimerization of anthracence chromophores. It causes segregation and crystallization of protonated 9-anthracenecarboxylic acid dimer, which is associated with the concurrent liberation of the free amine in the IL. This work provides a new molecular design for photoresponsive ILs, whose first application for site-selective photopatterning is demonstrated.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)908-910
    Number of pages3
    JournalChemistry Letters
    Volume44
    Issue number7
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2015

    All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

    • Chemistry(all)

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