A fully genetically encoded protein architecture for optical control of peptide ligand concentration [PDF]
, 2014 Ion channels are among the most important proteins in biology, regulating the activity of excitable cells and changing in diseases. Ideally it would be possible to actuate endogenous ion channels, in a temporally precise and reversible manner, and ...
Boyden, Edward +3 more
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Nature Communications, 2018 Molecular photoswitches can be used for solar thermal energy storage by photoisomerization into high-energy, meta-stable isomers; we present a molecular design strategy leading to photoswitches with high energy densities and long storage times.
M. Mansø +5 more
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Development and characterization of amino donor-acceptor Stenhouse adducts
Nature CommunicationsDonor-acceptor Stenhouse adducts (DASAs) are molecular photoswitches spurring wide interest because of their dynamic photophysical properties, complex photoswitching mechanism, and diverse applications.
Cesar A. Reyes +3 more
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A building-block design for enhanced visible-light switching of diarylethenes
Nature Communications, 2019 Development of light-responsive materials imposes a demand on visible-light photoswitching but this is often achieved at expense of photochromic performance.
Zhiwei Zhang +7 more
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Fiberoptics technology and its application to propulsion control systems [PDF]
Electro-optical systems have many advantages over conventional electrical systems. Among these are optics' insensitivity to electro-magnetic interference, good electrical isolation and the ability to make measurements in highly explosive areas without ...
Baumbick, R. J.
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Microstructured optical fiber-based biosensors: reversible and nanoliter-scale measurement of zinc ions [PDF]
, 2016 Published: May 6, 2016Sensing platforms that allow rapid and efficient detection of metal ions would have applications in disease diagnosis and study, as well as environmental sensing.
Abell, A. +7 more
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High-temperature optically activated GaAs power switching for aircraft digital electronic control [PDF]
Gallium arsenide high-temperature devices were fabricated and assembled into an optically activated pulse-width-modulated power control for a torque motor typical of the kinds used in jet engine actuators.
Allen, L. B. +4 more
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Zinc 2-((2-(benzoimidazol-2-yl)quinolin-8-ylimino)methyl)phenolates : synthesis, characterization and photoluminescence behavior [PDF]
, 2013 A series of 2-(2-(1H-benzoimidazol-2-yl)quinolin-8-yliminomethyl)phenol derivatives and their zinc complexes (C1 – C5) were synthesized and fully characterized.
Li, Longlong +6 more
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Iminothioindoxyl as a molecular photoswitch with 100 nm band separation in the visible range
Nature Communications, 2019 Light is an exceptional external stimulus for establishing precise control over the properties and functions of chemical and biological systems, which is enabled through the use of molecular photoswitches.
Mark W. H. Hoorens +9 more
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Advanced SciencePhotoswitchable fluorescent materials have gained significant attention for their potential in advanced information encryption and anti‐counterfeiting applications.
Jiawei Zhai +4 more
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