ZnO:Mn semiconductor quantum dots were prepared by solution casting led microemulsion route. Quantum dots of average size ∼2 nm were noticed in transmission electron micrographs. The present work highlights colour change phenomena (photochromic effect) of quantum dots while subjected to photon illumination. The magneto-optic measurements e.g. magnetic field (H) vs angle of rotation (θ) show step like behavior and is ascribed to the quantum confinement effect of diluted magnetic ZnO:Mn nanostructures. Further, underlying mechanism responsible for exhibiting photochromism and magneto-optic effects are also discussed.
The influence of UV light and temperature on poly(methylmethacrylate) (PMMA) and poly(vinylchloride) (PVC) films, doped with 2[(1,3,3-trimethylindoline-2(1H)-yliden)propen-1-yl]-3,3-dimethylindolino[1,2-b]-oxazolidine has been investigated. The radiation-induced colour was analyzed spectrophotometrically at the maximum of the absorption peak at 560 nm. The effect of the temperature on unirradiated and irradiated films was studied. The results demonstrate a strong photochromic and a weak thermochromic behaviour of the PMMA and PVC films. The relationship of photocolouration-thermal decolouration is discussed based on the spectral results reported here.
The review presents the state-of-the-art analysis of investigations in the field of a new line of research of photochromism – nanophotochromism. The design, properties, and possible applications of photochromic nanoparticles prepared by different methods with the use of photochromic substances (aggregates, host-guest, and polymer systems, solid nanoparticles) aswell as core-shell photochromic nanostructures based on polymers, silica, quantum dots, doped upconversion nanocrystals, and Ag, Au, etc. nanoparticles have been reviewed.
JavaScript is turned off in your web browser. Turn it on to take full advantage of this site, then refresh the page.