In this lecture we will explore “smart” materials based on a new class of photochromic compounds that can be controlled with light and are created from non-edible renewable biomass. In today’s increasingly globally conscientious society, environmentally benign stock-chemicals are important to sustainable development by ensuring a future supply of raw materials. One such raw material, furfural, is produced from hemicellulose derived from agricultural waste products like bagasse, oat hulls and corncobs.

Design and development of negative photochromic systems

253rd National Meeting (2017)

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