New charge-transfer salts for reversible resistive memory switching.

We found novel organic charge-transfer salts that exhibit reversible resistive memory switching phenomena. Homogeneous layers of these complexes can be easily fabricated using solution processing. The copper-2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyano-p-benzoquinone complex was investigated in more detail.

Synthesis, spectra, delivery and potentiometric responses of new styryl dyes with extended spectral ranges.

Styryl dyes have been among the most widely used probes for mapping membrane potential changes in excitable cells. However, their utility has been somewhat limited because their excitation wavelengths have been restricted to the 450-550 nm range. Longer wavelength probes can minimize interference from endogenous chromophores and, because of decreased light scattering, improve recording from deep within tissue.