Exploring the impact of select anchor groups for norbornadiene/quadricyclane single-molecule switches

Abstract

To achieve the ultimate limit of device miniaturization, it is necessary to have a comprehensive understanding of the structure–property relationship in functional molecular systems used in single-molecule electronics.

State-of-the-art and challenges towards a Molecular Solar Thermal (MOST) energy storage device

“…While the unsubstituted NBD has some limitations such as poor matching with the solar spectrum and a low quantum yield, NBD derivatives have gathered significant interest due to the combination of features: high quantum yields, high energy storage density, long half-life times and wide chemical availability. 28–32 One notable advantage of NBD/QC systems compared to other photoswitches is the occurrence of a blue-shift upon absorption. As a result, the QC molecule usually absorbs at shorter wavelengths in an irrelevant region of the solar spectrum.…”