Fluorescent diarylethenes are the most attractive molecules for several applications, such as optical memories, optical switches, or probes for the imaging technology. A wide variety of fluorescent diarylethenes combining with organic fluorophores, emissive polymers, or fluorescent inorganic materials have been developed from the molecular level to the nanoscale during the past decade. In this review, the different molecular and nanomaterial designs providing suitable fluorescence photoswitching property are introduced. Furthermore, the recent development of new applications using fluorescent diarylethene-based molecules and nanomaterials are also summarized.
- Tuyoshi Fukaminato
- Sanae Ishida
- Rémi Métivier
