A reversible conductivity modulation of azobenzene-based ionic liquids in aqueous solutions using UV/vis light

• Published in: Physical chemistry chemical physics : PCCP Vol. 20; no. 18; pp. 12808 - 12816
• Main Authors: Li, Zhiyong, Yuan, Xiaoqing, Feng, Ying, Chen, Yongkui, Zhao, Yuling, Wang, Huiyong, Xu, Qingli, Wang, Jianji
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Royal Society of Chemistry 2018
• Subjects: Agglomeration; Aqueous solutions; Conductivity; Ionic liquids; Ions; Isomerization; Isomers; Light; Light irradiation; Light modulation; Solvents; Ultraviolet radiation

Photo-induced conductivity modulation of stimuli-responsive materials is of great importance from the viewpoint of fundamental research and technology. In this work, 5 new kinds of azobenzene-based photo-responsive ionic liquids were synthesized and characterized, and UV/vis light modulation of thei...