Azobenzene undergoes reversible photoisomerization between trans and cis forms upon light irradiation.
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Multiple studies substantiate that azobenzene and its derivatives undergo reversible photoisomerization between their trans and cis configurations when exposed to light.
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cis–trans Reversible Photoisomerization of an Amphiphilic Azobenzene Derivative in Its Pure LB Film Prepared as Polyion Complexes with Polyallylamine
1988 · cited by 58
The study demonstrates reversible cis-trans photoisomerization of an azobenzene derivative within LB films.
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Azobenzene-derived tris-β-diketonate lanthanide complexes: reversible trans-to-cis photoisomerization in solution and solid state
2016 · cited by 29
The research shows that azobenzene-derived lanthanide complexes undergo reversible trans-to-cis photoisomerization both in solution and the solid state.
Optical control of the β<sub>2</sub>-adrenergic receptor with opto-prop-2: A <i>cis</i>-active azobenzene analog of propranolol.
2022 · cited by 14
The study highlights azobenzene analogs that undergo high levels of light-induced trans-cis isomerization for optical control of receptors.
How do Photoswitchable Lipids Influence the Intercalation of Anticancer Drug in Lipid Membrane? Investigation using Molecular Dynamics Simulation.
2024 · cited by 4
Molecular dynamics simulations illustrate how the trans-to-cis photoisomerization of azobenzene-derivatized lipids alters membrane properties upon UV exposure.
A Versatile Strategy for Light-Driven Active Transport of Ions.
2026 · cited by 2
Positively charged azobenzene derivatives act as light-responsive carriers where photoisomerization is coupled to transport across a liquid membrane.
Recent Advances of Azobenzene-Based Photoresponsive Molecular Switches for Protein-Targeted Photopharmacology.
2026 · cited by 1
The review details how azobenzene derivatives serve as prototypical photoresponsive molecular switches undergoing controllable photoisomerization.
Light-guided spectral sculpting in chiral azobenzene-doped cholesteric liquid crystals for reconfigurable narrowband unpolarized light sources
2025 · cited by 1
The work discusses dual-wavelength photoisomerization enabling trans-to-cis and cis-to-trans transitions of chiral azobenzene-doped liquid crystals.
Wettability-Switchable Azobenzene Inverse Opal Film via Interfacial Engineering.
2025 · cited by 1
The study demonstrates an azobenzene inverse opal film capable of reversible wettability and adhesion switching driven by trans-cis photoisomerization.
Multiscale Analysis of the Impact of the Isomerization of 4-Amine Tetraortho-Azobenzenes on the Structure and Dynamics of Tubular Micelles.
2026 · cited by 0
The research confirms that azobenzene photoisomerization within micellar environments is reversible upon appropriate irradiation and thermal relaxation.