Scientists of the IOM research group “Switchable molecularly functionalized surfaces” in cooperation with the IOM Cross-section Units “Modelling and Simulation”, “Tools” (Hertz- Elektron Beam Laboratory), and “Material Characterization and Analytical Service” and scientists of the University of Rostock (Institute of Chemistry / Department of Physical Chemistry) and the Leibniz Institute of Catalysis (LIKAT) have obtained far-reaching results on the electronic processing between multilevel switchable vanadium-containing polyoxometalates (POMs) in photoexcited states. The results have great potential for the development of biomimetic physical processes, programming of complex chemical matter, and continuous in-memory processing powered by electrical energy and light.

The results were published in the journal Advanced Science (Wiley) under the title: “Reversible Optical Switching of Polyoxovanadates and Their Communication via Photoexcited States”.

Link: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/advs.202401595