The process of proton transfer is prevalent in a broad array of chemical processes that encompass numerous systems. Irradiation of photoacids (PAH) by various wavelengths of light to liberate protons could spatially and temporally control these systems in a noncontact way, and convert optical radiation to other types of energy.  Here we report an application of this type of photoacid concerning the reversible control of the electronic properties of a conductive polymer by irradiation with different wavelengths of light. PANI conductivity studies showed reversible and stable changes when blended with this novel photoacid and irradiated with different wavelengths of light. 

Novel photoswitchable conducting materials based on a reversible photoacid and polyaniline

244th National Meeting (2012)

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