Molecular complexes. Part XVI. Crystal structure of the 1 : 1 molecular complex of pyrene and 7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethane

1973 ◽  
pp. 528 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Keith Prout ◽  
Ian J. Tickle ◽  
John D. Wright
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Molecular Complex ◽  
Molecular Complexes

scholarly journals Polymer Optical Waveguide Sensor Based on Fe-Amino-Triazole Complex Molecular Switches

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 195
Author(s):  
Muhammad Shaukat Khan ◽  
Hunain Farooq ◽  
Christopher Wittmund ◽  
Stephen Klimke ◽  
Roland Lachmayer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Complex ◽  
Electromagnetic Interference ◽  
Optical Power ◽  
Uv Curing ◽  
Molecular Complexes ◽  
Core Material ◽  
Absorption Bands ◽  
Electronic Temperature ◽  
Polymer Waveguide ◽  
Temperature Detection

We report on a polymer-waveguide-based temperature sensing system relying on switchable molecular complexes. The polymer waveguide cladding is fabricated using a maskless lithographic optical system and replicated onto polymer material (i.e., PMMA) using a hot embossing device. An iron-amino-triazole molecular complex material (i.e., [Fe(Htrz)2.85(NH2-trz)0.15](ClO4)2) is used to sense changes in ambient temperature. For this purpose, the core of the waveguide is filled with a mixture of core material (NOA68), and the molecular complex using doctor blading and UV curing is applied for solidification. The absorption spectrum of the molecular complex in the UV/VIS light range features two prominent absorption bands in the low-spin state. As temperature approaches room temperature, a spin-crossover transition occurs, and the molecular complex changes its color (i.e. spectral properties) from violet-pink to white. The measurement of the optical power transmitted through the waveguide as a function of temperature exhibits a memory effect with a hysteresis width of approx. 12 °C and sensitivity of 0.08 mW/°C. This enables optical rather than electronic temperature detection in environments where electromagnetic interference might influence the measurements.

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