A novel ZnO/viologen photochromic composite film with a rapid UV response for rewritable paper, solar UV detection, smart windows and anti-counterfeiting
Na Chen, Wan-Xiong Yong, Tuodong Xiong, Guodong Fu
Abstract
The synergistic effects of the photocatalytic activity of ZnO NPs and the photochromic properties of viologens make the film rapidly respond to UV-irradiation.
Topics & Concepts
PhotochromismMaterials scienceViologenPhotocatalysisIrradiationPhotochemistryComposite numberOptoelectronicsVisible spectrumNanotechnologyChemical engineeringComposite materialOrganic chemistryChemistryCatalysisNuclear physicsPhysicsEngineeringPhotochromic and Fluorescence ChemistryAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesTiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells