Rapid NIR light detection and/or writing has drawn much attention,but their practical applications have been limited by obtaining such NIR photodetectors.To address this problem,we have developed a simple and versatil...Rapid NIR light detection and/or writing has drawn much attention,but their practical applications have been limited by obtaining such NIR photodetectors.To address this problem,we have developed a simple and versatile strategy to prepare a non-woven fabric photodetector.The blue non-woven fabric photodetector has been prepared by coating photo-thermochromic ink(including crystal violet lactone(CVL)as the thermo-sensitive dye,polypyrrole(PPy)nanospheres as the photothermal component and hydroxyethyl cellulose(HEC)as the polymer matrix)on white non-woven fabric.When the blue fabric photodetector is irradiated by NIR(808-nm as model,0.75 W cm^(−2))laser,the discoloration occurs in 35 s,and higher laser intensity confers more rapid discoloration.This discoloration results from the photothermal effect of PPy which confers the elevation of temperature(>50℃)and then converts CVL to its leuco form(colorless).When the laser is turned off,the temperature drops to below the transition temperature(<43℃),and then CVL reverts to its initial blue color.Moreover,different figures and images can be easily printed on the fabric photodetector by 808 nm laser,and then they can be erased automatically under ambient conditions,with excellent cycling stability.Therefore,this fabric photodetector may act as a new platform for rapid NIR light detection and writing.展开更多
On-demand color switching systems that utilize synchronized semiconductor-catalyzed reduction and photothermal-accelerated oxidation in liquid/solid are highly appealing.Herein,on-demand single/multi-color switching f...On-demand color switching systems that utilize synchronized semiconductor-catalyzed reduction and photothermal-accelerated oxidation in liquid/solid are highly appealing.Herein,on-demand single/multi-color switching fabrics have been constructed by using defective SnO_(2):Sb-based color switching systems.SnO_(2):Sb nanocrystals with the suitable doping concentration accord lattices with abundant free electrons,conferring high photocatalytic and photothermal performances.A well-crafted set of dual light-responsive semiconductor-catalyzed systems with rapid color change can be attained via the homogenous mixture of SnO_(2):Sb with suitable redox dyes to produce single-color(RGB(red,green,blue))and multi-color transitioning(purple and green)systems.The illumination of these systems by 450 nm light triggers rapid photocatalytic discoloration,while irradiation by 980 nm light confers the photothermal effect that accelerates recoloration in air.Besides,the inks can be extended to rewritable fabrics by embedding the nanocrystals and redox dyes into hydroxyethyl cellulose(as the polymer matrix)and then coating on hydrophobic cotton fabrics to produce photo-switchable fabrics with excellent single/multi-color response.By exploiting the dual light interactions with the semiconductor-mediated systems,various images/letters can be remotely printed and erased on the rewritable fabrics which show promise for potential applications as information storage media and visual sensors.Importantly,the present rewritable fabric shows good stability and reversibility.The present work provides insights into the development of novel color-switching materials.展开更多
基金This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51773036 and 51972056)Shanghai Shuguang Program(18SG29)+3 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai(18ZR1401700)Innovation Program of Shanghai Municipal Education Commission(2017-01-07-00-03-E00055)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central UniversitiesDHU Distinguished Young Professor Program.
文摘Rapid NIR light detection and/or writing has drawn much attention,but their practical applications have been limited by obtaining such NIR photodetectors.To address this problem,we have developed a simple and versatile strategy to prepare a non-woven fabric photodetector.The blue non-woven fabric photodetector has been prepared by coating photo-thermochromic ink(including crystal violet lactone(CVL)as the thermo-sensitive dye,polypyrrole(PPy)nanospheres as the photothermal component and hydroxyethyl cellulose(HEC)as the polymer matrix)on white non-woven fabric.When the blue fabric photodetector is irradiated by NIR(808-nm as model,0.75 W cm^(−2))laser,the discoloration occurs in 35 s,and higher laser intensity confers more rapid discoloration.This discoloration results from the photothermal effect of PPy which confers the elevation of temperature(>50℃)and then converts CVL to its leuco form(colorless).When the laser is turned off,the temperature drops to below the transition temperature(<43℃),and then CVL reverts to its initial blue color.Moreover,different figures and images can be easily printed on the fabric photodetector by 808 nm laser,and then they can be erased automatically under ambient conditions,with excellent cycling stability.Therefore,this fabric photodetector may act as a new platform for rapid NIR light detection and writing.
基金the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(No.20JC1414900)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52161145406,51972056,52002061)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2232023D-03).
文摘On-demand color switching systems that utilize synchronized semiconductor-catalyzed reduction and photothermal-accelerated oxidation in liquid/solid are highly appealing.Herein,on-demand single/multi-color switching fabrics have been constructed by using defective SnO_(2):Sb-based color switching systems.SnO_(2):Sb nanocrystals with the suitable doping concentration accord lattices with abundant free electrons,conferring high photocatalytic and photothermal performances.A well-crafted set of dual light-responsive semiconductor-catalyzed systems with rapid color change can be attained via the homogenous mixture of SnO_(2):Sb with suitable redox dyes to produce single-color(RGB(red,green,blue))and multi-color transitioning(purple and green)systems.The illumination of these systems by 450 nm light triggers rapid photocatalytic discoloration,while irradiation by 980 nm light confers the photothermal effect that accelerates recoloration in air.Besides,the inks can be extended to rewritable fabrics by embedding the nanocrystals and redox dyes into hydroxyethyl cellulose(as the polymer matrix)and then coating on hydrophobic cotton fabrics to produce photo-switchable fabrics with excellent single/multi-color response.By exploiting the dual light interactions with the semiconductor-mediated systems,various images/letters can be remotely printed and erased on the rewritable fabrics which show promise for potential applications as information storage media and visual sensors.Importantly,the present rewritable fabric shows good stability and reversibility.The present work provides insights into the development of novel color-switching materials.
