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Title: The thermo-responsive behavior in molecular crystals of naphthalene diimides and their 3D printed thermochromic composites

Journal Article · · CrystEngComm
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1039/C8CE00798E· OSTI ID:1463917

Alteration of the number of carbon atoms on the alkoxyphenyl substituent in naphthalene diimides results in tunable thermo-salient behavior.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
Grant/Contract Number:
N000263171
OSTI ID:
1463917
Journal Information:
CrystEngComm, Journal Name: CrystEngComm Vol. 20 Journal Issue: 39; ISSN 1466-8033
Publisher:
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 14 works
Citation information provided by
Web of Science

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