Tuning of the properties of rhodopsin-based molecular switches
作者:Marina Blanco-Lomas、David Martínez-López、Pedro J. Campos、Diego Sampedro
DOI:10.1016/j.tetlet.2014.04.054
日期:2014.5
The modification of relevant chemical properties of rhodopsin-basedmolecular photoswitches is presented. We show how both the substituents present and the nitrogen atom quaternization are capable to change the wavelength of absorption and the thermal stability of the photoisomer. Adjusting these properties, the molecularswitches could be turned into useful compounds for solar energy storage devices
Visible light sensitized isomerization of rhodopsin-based molecular switches
作者:David Martínez-López、Marina Blanco-Lomas、Pedro J. Campos、Diego Sampedro
DOI:10.1016/j.tetlet.2015.02.115
日期:2015.4
Neutral rhodopsin-basedmolecular photoswitches can be activated by using low-energy visible light through sensitized irradiation. The triplet state of the neutral and protonated forms are studied and compared by the use of different experimental conditions, laser flash photolysis, and theoretical calculations. The use of common, visible light absorbing sensitizers allows for the photoisomerization without