Here we report the synthesis and electropolymerization of a dithienylethene containing monomeric unit, used to make a switchable surface.  The system is based on the diarylethene photochromic switches, which show excellent electrochromism and photochromism.Using a phenyl spacer allows the dithiophene polymerizable unit and dithienylethene switch unit to function independently. Thick polymer layers are formed on several electrode surfaces by electropolymerization.  Switching between open and closed forms of the photochromic unit alters the conductivity of the polymer film.

Developing a smart surface based on a photo- and electroactive dithienylethene switch

243rd National Meeting (2012)

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