New discovery allows scientists to change the shape of azobenzene molecules using visible light, which is more practical and safe than previously used ultraviolet light. Azobenzenes are incredibly ...

Rapid bending of the platelike microcrystals (about 525 µm long) of trans-4-(dimethylamino)azobenzene takes place when the sample is irradiated with 365 nm light. The microcrystals whip forward in the ...

Scientists have demonstrated that light can be used to lift objects with photoswitchable molecular machines, but the ambition of many research groups is to move beyond light-switchable machines; it is ...

Azobenzene (AB) is a light responsive molecule that can be switched between two distinct conformations. Exposing azobenzene to UV light will generate a high energy photoisomer (cis), which can be ...

In a recent Communications Chemistry article, researchers presented a novel approach to interfacing with neuronal structures using light-responsive azobenzene polymer thin films. Image Credit: ...