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Squaraine-Based [2]Rotaxanes that Function as Visibly Active Molecular Switches

  1. Sheng-Yao Hsueh1,
  2. Chien-Chen Lai Prof.2,
  3. Sheng-Hsien Chiu Prof.1

Article first published online: 15 FEB 2010

DOI: 10.1002/chem.200903304

Issue

Chemistry - A European Journal

Chemistry - A European Journal

Volume 16, Issue 10, pages 2997–3000, March 8, 2010

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How to Cite

Hsueh, S.-Y., Lai, C.-C. and Chiu, S.-H. (2010), Squaraine-Based [2]Rotaxanes that Function as Visibly Active Molecular Switches. Chem. Eur. J., 16: 2997–3000. doi: 10.1002/chem.200903304

Author Information

  1. 1

    Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei, Taiwan (ROC), Fax: (+886) 2-3366-1677

  2. 2

    Institute of Molecular Biology, National Chung Hsing University and Department of Medical Genetics, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan (ROC)

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 1 MAR 2010
  2. Article first published online: 15 FEB 2010
  3. Manuscript Received: 2 DEC 2009

Funded by

  • National Science Council. Grant Number: NSC-98-2113M-002-004-MY3

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Keywords:

  • bipyridinium ions;
  • molecular cages;
  • molecular switches;
  • rotaxanes;
  • squaraines
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In a flash! A squaraine-based optical molecular switch functions with striking fluorescence signal changes that are visible to the naked eye (see figure).

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