title: Reversible transformation between ionic liquids and coordination polymers by application of light and heat.
abstract: Reversible transformation between an ionic liquid and a coordination polymer by application of light and heat has been achieved. Ultraviolet light irradiation transforms the transparent liquid to a yellow solid; a reverse reaction occurs due to the application of heat. The transformation accompanies drastic switching of intra- and intermolecular coordination bonds of a ruthenium complex. This is a novel material conversion methodology that connects the fields of ionic liquids and coordination polymers.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Kobe University, Kobe, Hyogo 657-8501, Japan. tmochida@platinum.kobe-u.ac.jp.
authors.forename: Yusuke
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Funasako
authors.forename: Shotaro
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mori
authors.forename: Tomoyuki
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Mochida