Molecular switches and machines that are powered by acid-base reactions are susceptible to low switching cycles because of the concomitant formation of waste products during their operation. Here, we demonstrate the fast, efficient, and reversible modulation of a hydrazone switch in methanol using a visible-light activated photoacid, with no generation of side products, high conversion rates (>95%), and no loss of activity over 100 cycles. TEG functionalization of the hydrazone switch allows for the process to be carried with high conversion (>90%) in water as well.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/ja511135k | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
side products
8
hydrazone switch
8
high conversion
8
waste management
4
management chemically
4
chemically activated
4
activated switches
4
switches photoacid
4
photoacid eliminate
4
eliminate accumulation
4
Similar Publications
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!