2-(4-(N,N-diphenylamino)phenyl)tryptanthrin (T2PhNPh2) was synthesized and its photophysical properties were examined. Among the seven examined solvents of various polarities, T2PhNPh2, which is non-planar only showed weak red fluorescence in non-polar toluene and 1,4-dioxane. This was assumed to be due to thermal deactivation as a result of the rotation of the phenyl groups’ stimulation of internal conversion in calculation using the density functional theory. Although T2PhNPh2 was non-fluorescent in tetrahydrofuran (THF), aggregation-induced emission was shown to cause fluorescence in water/THF solutions with more than 65 vol% water content. Additionally, fluorescence was observed at ca. 650 nm in the solid state.
Thermoresponsive polymeric particles have a wide range of applications in biomaterials engineering, diagnostic materials, and drug delivery systems (DDS). By precise design of polymeric particles, it is possible to provide different functions to both the surface and particle core. Especially in DDS, it has been recently reported that these functions can be used to promote or inhibit the uptake of polymer particles into cells. In this paper, we review the development of biomaterials using thermoresponsive particles with the ability to change surface properties and core shape in response to thermoresponsive behavior.
Two-component paints are used in many fields because they can form high-performance coating films without baking. We have developed a power mixer to support water-based two-component paints. In addition, we have developed a small valve that uses a diaphragm seal to improve cleanability and reduce paint and cleaning thinner. The technology of these two-component coating machines ACW series is introduced.
Toward the realization of a carbon-neutral society, there are increasing expectations for perovskite solar cells as next-generation solar cells that can be coated. This article introduces our perovskite solar cell research on 1) hole-transport layer-free perovskite solar cells with improved durability, 2) through-hole current collection technology for film-type modules, 3) lightweight and flexible perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells, and 4) the application of wide-gap perovskite solar cells to optical wireless power transmission.