Photoinduced Reversible Formation of Microfibrils on a Photochromic Diarylethene Microcrystalline Surface

In a different light : A photoinduced change in surface morphology provides reversible changes in the superhydrophobic properties of a photochromic diarylethene film. The effect is achieved by the reversible formation of fine fibril structures on the coated microcrystalline surface upon irradiation by UV or visible light (see picture).