“…The π-conjugated chains of PDA change their conformations under an external stimulus (e.g., heat, − mechanical stress, − light, , or chemical species − ). Because this conformational change affects their apparent colors, PDAs have been widely studied as chemical and physical sensors. , When doped with an appropriate electron donor such as iodine, PDAs function as electroconductive materials. − However, PDAs are densely packed in crystal form and are poorly soluble in common organic solvents. , Because they are difficult to manipulate to coat or mold into the desired shapes, PDAs are rarely explored for sophisticated applications, and most of the PDA research is limited to fundamental and laboratory-scale studies with a few exceptions, such as DA-based radiation-sensitive dosimetric films . Furthermore, in crystalline systems, irradiated ultraviolet (UV) light is mainly absorbed near the surface of the crystals, causing heterogeneous photopolymerization in the depth direction.…”