Stepwise Functionalization-Induced Molecular Tweak Unveiling Multi-Level Thermochromic Data Encryption and Fingerprint Monitoring System

Chem. Sci., 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI: 10.1039/D5SC08281A, Edge Article Debika Barman, Retwik Parui, Parameswar Krishnan Iyer Protecting hierarchical data via multi-level encryption and authenticating high-contrast touch traces represents an emerging frontier demanding technological innovation in molecular materials. Herein, via precise molecular interventions, three D–A–A' (Donor-Acceptor-Acceptor) type...