Unusually long-lived light-induced metastable state in a thermochromic copper(II) complex.
We report the first observation of a color change from red to purple for a thermochromic complex, [Cu(dieten)2](BF4)2 (dieten = N,N-diethylethylenediamine), which is induced by illuminating with UV light.
Takahashi
Kazuyuki
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Kanagawa Academy of Science and Technology (KAST), KSP Bldg., East 412, 3-2-1 Sakado, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 213-0012, Japan.
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Zhong-ze
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Yoshiki
Hajime
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Fujishima
Akira
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Sato
Osamu
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