FT-IR external reflection spectroscopy study on photochromic monolayers atthe air-water interface

Authors
Kawai, T Hane, R Ishizaka, F Kon-No, K
Citation
T. Kawai et al., FT-IR external reflection spectroscopy study on photochromic monolayers atthe air-water interface, CHEM LETT, (5), 1999, pp. 375-376
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Chemistry
Journal title
CHEMISTRY LETTERS
ISSN journal
03667022 → ACNP
Issue
5
Year of publication
1999
Pages
375 - 376
Database
ISI
SICI code
0366-7022(199905):5<375:FERSSO>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
Photoresponse behavior of azobenzene containing fatty acid in Langmuir (L) film was investigated using FT-IR and UV-vis spectra Irradiation of UV or v isible light resulted in reversible photoisomerization of the fatty acid in L film. The orientational change in the alkyl chain of the fatty acid in L film was determined in situ by FT-IR external reflection spectra, and the effect of the surface area on these changes is discussed.