Multistate photoswitches beyond on and off
Yang Xu, Yuqi Tang, Quan Li · 2026
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Description
Yang Xu, Yuqi Tang, and Quan Li wrote a 2026 perspective on molecules that switch shape when light hits them. Most such switches flip between two states, like a lamp on or off, and each state has its own traits.
Switches with many states are drawing growing interest because they offer more settings to control with light. The authors trace how the field grew, set out the basic rules behind these molecules, and review the main design plans. They give leading examples and survey new uses in materials and devices. A final part covers the open problems, such as stability and control, and where the field may go next.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Yang Xu, Yuqi Tang, Quan Li |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 51 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |