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Time-resolved emission spectroscopy of Ru(II) complexes around the glass transition temperature of the medium: Counteranion, ligand, and solvent effects

Journal Article · · Journal of Physical Chemistry; (USA)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/j100367a040· OSTI ID:6712470

Time-resolved emission spectroscopy of Ru(II) complexes was conducted around the glass transition temperature of a medium (T{sub g}) focusing on the effects of counteranions (Ru(bpy){sub 3}X{sub 2}; bpy = 2,2{prime}-bipyridine, X = Cl{sup {minus}}, ClO{sub 4}{sup {minus}}, and PF{sub 6}{sup {minus}}), bulky ligands (4,4{prime}-diphenyl-2,2{prime}-bipyridine), polar ligands (CN{sup {minus}} and 2,2{prime}-bipyrazine), and solvents on time-dependent (TD) emission shifts. All the Ru(II) complexes examined showed TD emission shifts in ethanol-methanol (4/1 v/v) between 120 and 150 K. Ru(bpy){sub 3}{sup 2+} showed a TD emission shift in alcoholic solvents (ethanol, 1-propanol, and 1-hexanol) while no TD shift was observed in aprotic solvents (dimethyl sulfoxide, propylene carbonate, and acetonitrile). The anomalous temperature dependence of the excited-state lifetime determined from time evolution of the relative emission quantum yield is also discussed.

OSTI ID:
6712470
Journal Information:
Journal of Physical Chemistry; (USA), Journal Name: Journal of Physical Chemistry; (USA) Vol. 94:4; ISSN 0022-3654; ISSN JPCHA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English