Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals, Vol.377, 141-144, 2002
Photochromic behavior and surface properties of vacuum-evaporated spiropyran film
A spiropyran derivative introduced long alkyl chain (SP-18) was evaporated on a glass plate and a polystyrene cast film containing silica particles. SP-18 films indicated reversible photochromism by UV-irradiation and standing under the dark. Change of surface properties of SP-18 film by photochromism was discussed based on wettability. Change of contact angle of water by photochromism was 35degrees in maximum.