Photochromic compounds of the spiropyran family have two main isomers capable of inter-
switching with UV or visible light. In the current review, we discuss recent advances in the …

Spatial, temporal, and remote control of proton chemistry can be achieved by using
photoacids, which are molecules that transform from weak to strong acids under light. Most …

Stimuli-responsive coordination cages allow reversible control over guest binding and
release, relevant for adaptive receptors, carriers, catalysts, and complex systems. Light …

Molecular photoswitches capable of generating precise pH changes will allow pH-
dependent processes to be controlled remotely and noninvasively with light. We introduce a …

Light-responsive, spiropyran-functionalized hydrogels have been used to create reversibly
photoactuated structures for applications ranging from microfluidics to nonlinear optics …

Molecular confinement effects can profoundly alter the physicochemical properties of the
confined species. A plethora of organic molecules were encapsulated within the cavities of …

Light‐fueled dissipative self‐assembly possesses enormous potential in the field of optical
information due to controllable time‐dependent optical signals, but remains a great …

The application of merocyanine photoacids has previously been largely limited to neutral
and acidic pH values. Here we introduce a new merocyanine photoacid with superior pH …

Living organisms operate far from equilibrium in order to maintain their adaptive structures
and functions by continuous energy consumption. The development of synthetic out-of …

Light-switchable buffer solutions based on merocyanine photoacids can be used as efficient
photoenergy harvesting systems. Varying the solvation environment of merocyanine …