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Reversible colorimetric ion sensors based on surface initiated polymerization of photochromic polymers
Kristen Fries1, Satyabrata Samanta, Sara Orski
1Department of Chemistry and Faculty of Engineering, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA.
Abstract:
Spiropyran containing polymer brushes were used as reversible, photoswitchable optical sensors that show selectivity for different metal ions and drastic changes in surface wettability.

