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Synthesis and Photochromic Properties of New Bisthienylethene Derivatives and a Copolymer
Author(s) -
Tian H.,
Tu H.Y.
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/1521-4095(200011)12:21<1597::aid-adma1597>3.0.co;2-q
Subject(s) - photochromism , copolymer , materials science , thermal stability , polymer , methacrylate , methyl methacrylate , derivative (finance) , thermal , polymer chemistry , photochemistry , chemical engineering , composite material , nanotechnology , thermodynamics , chemistry , economics , financial economics , engineering , physics
Bisthienylethene (BTE)–based photochromic switches exhibit high resistivity, rapid response, and thermal and photo‐stability. The synthesis of the BTE derivative shown in the Figure, a new kind of structure for photochromic polymers, is reported. The switching properties—including photo‐fatigue resistance—of 1 and its copolymer with methyl methacrylate are detailed.