2013 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Synthesis of a Photochromic Nano Ring Capable of Changing Its Macrocyclic Structure in Response to the Light
| Project/Area Number |
24655125
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Research Field |
Functional materials chemistry
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| Research Institution | Kobe University |
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Principal Investigator |
TSUDA Akihiko 神戸大学, 理学(系)研究科(研究院), 准教授 (20359657)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2012-04-01 – 2014-03-31
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| Keywords | ナノリング / 超分子 / フォトクロミズム / 大環状オリゴピロール |
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| Research Abstract |
In this research project, we have demonstrated syntheses of new photochromic molecules, based on the unprecedented novel idea and molecular design, with an objective for developments of molecular photo-nanotechnology. We have synthesized nanoscale photochromic rings, which can change their molecular conformations in response to the light, through attachments of azobenzene components into cyclic oligopyrroles. We have successfully isolated the cyclic oligopyrroles, and found that the macrocycle, composed of one azobenzene and four pyrrole units, shows the photoisomerization with higher efficiency.
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