Reversible control of ionic conductivity and viscoelasticity of organometallic ionic liquids by application of light and heat
Ryo Sumitani, Hirofumi Yoshikawa, Tomoyuki Mochida
Abstract
] (2), having different numbers of substituents, were reversibly converted to coordination polymer solids and oligomeric liquids, respectively, by UV photoirradiation and heating. This feature enabled the control of their ionic conductivities and viscoelastic properties.
Topics & Concepts
Ionic liquidIonic conductivityIonic bondingPolymerMaterials scienceViscoelasticityUltraviolet lightAmorphous solidRutheniumChemical engineeringPolymer chemistryChemistryInorganic chemistryPhotochemistryIonOrganic chemistryPhysical chemistryCatalysisComposite materialElectrodeElectrolyteEngineeringIonic liquids properties and applicationsPolymer composites and self-healingOxidative Organic Chemistry Reactions