Abstract
By cooperative twisting of alternating molecules from the adjacent columns, the structure and reaction kinetics of the photochromic compound 3-methyl-2-(2′,4′-dinitrobenzyl)pyridine can be reversibly gated in a single crystal over a hysteresis gap of 10-11 K close to ambient temperature.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1699-1701 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Crystal Growth and Design |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2005 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemistry
- General Materials Science
- Condensed Matter Physics