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Boron-based stimuli responsive materials.
Soren K Mellerup1, Suning Wang
1Department of Chemistry, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario K7L 3N6, Canada. sw17@queensu.ca.
Chemical Society Reviews
|May 10, 2019
Summary
Stimuli-responsive boron materials change properties with external triggers like light or heat. This review covers their mechanisms, recent advances, and applications as optical probes and switchable materials.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Chemistry
Background:
- Boron-based compounds are gaining attention for their unique responsive properties.
- External stimuli (light, heat, force) can alter molecular interactions in boron-doped materials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review state-switching mechanisms in boron-based stimuli-responsive systems.
- To highlight recent advances and structure-property relationships.
- To discuss potential applications in optical probes and switchable materials.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of stimuli-responsive boron materials.
- Analysis of molecular mechanisms triggered by external stimuli.
- Examination of structure-property correlations.
Main Results:
- Boron-based systems exhibit diverse responses to light, heat, and force.
- These responses lead to tunable electronic, photophysical, and mechanical properties.
- Significant progress has been made in designing and synthesizing these materials.
Conclusions:
- Stimuli-responsive boron materials offer versatile functionalities.
- Understanding structure-property relationships is key to their development.
- Promising applications exist in advanced materials and sensing technologies.
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