Spiropyran-functionalized photochromic nylon webbings for long-term ultraviolet light sensing

• Published in: Journal of applied physics Vol. 132; no. 6
• Main Authors: Zhang, Peng, Ohanian, Osgar John, Porfiri, Maurizio
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Melville American Institute of Physics 14.08.2022
• Subjects: Color; Differential equations; Light irradiation; Load bearing components; Load bearing elements; Mathematical analysis; Mathematical models; Nylon; Ordinary differential equations; Photochemistry; Photochromism; Spiropyrans; Structural health monitoring; Ultraviolet radiation; Webbing

Webbing structures are extensively employed in engineering systems as load-bearing components. In a field setting, webbings are frequently subject to extended ultraviolet (UV) light irradiation, which can affect their integrity and reduce their mechanical strength. Despite technological advancements...