Harnessing the photochromic behavior of metal-complexes from non-photochromic ligands: A brief review of current insights and future perspectives

Key Points

• Photochromic behavior of metal-complexes offers new optical properties in materials, enhancing their applications.
• Recent advancements show that non-photochromic ligands can be utilized for efficient molecular design.
• A review of thermodynamic principles and transition states is presented to better understand these mechanisms.
• The findings indicate broader implications for future research and applications in optical materials.