Tuning of the properties of rhodopsin-based molecular switches

  1. Blanco-Lomas, M. 1
  2. Martínez-López, D. 1
  3. Campos, P.J. 1
  4. Sampedro, D. 1
  1. 1 Universidad de La Rioja
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    Universidad de La Rioja

    Logroño, España

    ROR https://ror.org/0553yr311

Zeitschrift:
Tetrahedron Letters

ISSN: 0040-4039

Datum der Publikation: 2014

Ausgabe: 55

Nummer: 22

Seiten: 3361-3364

Art: Artikel

DOI: 10.1016/J.TETLET.2014.04.054 SCOPUS: 2-s2.0-84901199300 WoS: WOS:000337209700020 GOOGLE SCHOLAR

Andere Publikationen in: Tetrahedron Letters

Zusammenfassung

The modification of relevant chemical properties of rhodopsin-based molecular photoswitches is presented. We show how both the substituents present and the nitrogen atom quaternization are capable to change the wavelength of absorption and the thermal stability of the photoisomer. Adjusting these properties, the molecular switches could be turned into useful compounds for solar energy storage devices. © 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.