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Design of Broadband Visible-light Responsive Molecular Switches and Materials — NSF Award to University of California-Santa Barbar

With the support of the Macromolecular, Supramolecular, and Nanochemistry Program in the Division of Chemistry, Dr. Read de Alaniz of the University of California Santa Barbara will explore new ways to use light to control materials. This project will focus on developing new photoresponsive molecules that changes their

Award titleDesign of Broadband Visible-light Responsive Molecular Switches and Materials
Award ID2506149
AwardeeUniversity of California-Santa Barbara
CitySANTA BARBARA
StateCA
Amount obligated$600,000
Principal investigatorJavier Read de Alaniz
ProgramMacromolec/Supramolec/Nano
Start date08/01/2025
AbstractWith the support of the Macromolecular, Supramolecular, and Nanochemistry Program in the Division of Chemistry, Dr. Read de Alaniz of the University of California Santa Barbara will explore new ways to use light to control materials. This project will focus on developing new photoresponsive molecules that changes their shape, color, and molecular properties when exposed to visible light, including sunlight. These molecules, known as photoswitches, will be designed to work in water and solid mate
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