Surface-based molecular self-assembly: Langmuir-Blodgett films of amphiphilic Ln(III) complexes
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Author(s)
Wales, Dominic J
Kitchen, Jonathan A
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
The unique photophysical properties of the Ln(III) series has led to significant research efforts being directed towards their application in sensors. However, for “real-life” applications, these sensors should ideally be immobilised onto surfaces without loss of function. The Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) technique offers a promising method in which to achieve such immobilisation. This mini-review focuses on synthetic strategies for film formation, the effect that film formation has on the physical properties of the Ln(III) amphiphile, and concludes with examples of Ln(III) LB films being used as sensors.
Date Issued
2016-11-28
Date Acceptance
2016-11-23
Citation
Chemistry Central Journal, 2016, 10
ISSN
1752-153X
Publisher
BioMed Central
Journal / Book Title
Chemistry Central Journal
Volume
10
Copyright Statement
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Subjects
Science & Technology
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chemistry
Lanthanides
Langmuir
Langmuir-Blodgett
Surface
Sensors
Self-assembly
Amphiphilic
Luminescence
Ln(III)
EU3+ BETA-DIKETONATE
LANTHANIDE LUMINESCENCE
EU(III) COMPLEX
METAL-IONS
MONOLAYERS
LIGAND
SENSORS
Publication Status
Published
Article Number
ARTN 72
Date Publish Online
2016-11-28