Table 5. Optimal Isomerization Reaction Conditions for the Studied Systems in the Solid State Based On the IR Spectroscopy Resultsa.
| compound | λirr (nm) | Tirr (K) | Trev (K) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ni-2a | 470–530 | 10–140 | 220 |
| Ni-2b | 530 | 180 | 220 |
| Cu-2a | 590 | 10 | 60 |
| Cu-2b | 405 | 10 | 80 |
Symbols are defined as follows: λirr, the most efficient LED central wavelength regarding the generation of the metastable linkage isomer; Tirr, the temperature at which the metastable linkage isomer’s population is the highest; and Trev, the temperature at which the system reverts back to the ground state.