Reversible colorimetric ion sensors based on surface initiated polymerization of photochromic polymers

Fries, K.; Samanta, S.; Orski, S.; Locklin, J. Reversible colorimetric ion sensors based on surface initiated polymerization of photochromic polymers. Chemical Communications 2008, 6288-6290.

Abstract

Spiropyran containing polymer brushes were used as reversible, photoswitchable optical sensors that show selectivity for different metal ions and drastic changes in surface wettability.