In this Review, we highlight the latest achievements in the synthesis of red-light-responsive azobenzenes and the emerging application areas of photopharmacology, photoswitchable …

This technical guide provides a comprehensive overview of the foundational principles of azobenzene-based photoswitches. It covers their core photochemical properties, detailed …

In this perspective, after an overview of the recent trends in the molecular design of azobenzenes, we highlight three research areas where the azobenzene photoswitches may bring about …

Graphical Abstract Azobenzene synthesis from non-aromatic compounds via Au–Pd alloy-catalysed dehydrogenation

To obtain the spectrum of cis-azobenzene three methods were used, which gave consistent results within the limits of error.

Abstract Azobenzenes are among the most extensively used molec-ular switches for many different applications. The need to tailor them to the required task often requires further …

Azobenzene, as one of the most prominent molecular switches, is featured in many applications ranging from photopharmacology to information or energy storage.