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Luminescent supramolecular architectures: A cyclodextrin modified with a europium(III) crown swing

Journal Article · · Inorganic Chemistry; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ic00030a002· OSTI ID:7011786
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  1. Michigan State Univ., East Lansing (United States)

A new photoactive supramolecular assembly featuring a cyclodextrin modified with a Eu{sup 3+} {contained in} aza crown ether has been prepared. The authors report the complete characterization of the crown-modified cyclodextrin as well as the synthesis and photophysical properties when Eu{sup 3+} occupies the aza receptor site. The luminescence properties of the cyclodextrin appended with Eu{sup 3+} {contained in} aza mimic that of the simple Eu{sup 3+} {contained in} aza complex. However, enhanced europium emission is observed upon the introduction of benzene to solutions of the supramolecular assembly. They attribute this enhancement to an absorption-energy-transfer-emission process from benzene in the cavity of cyclodextrin to Eu{sup 3+} ion residing in the appended aza macrocycle.

DOE Contract Number:
AC22-88PC88948
OSTI ID:
7011786
Journal Information:
Inorganic Chemistry; (United States), Journal Name: Inorganic Chemistry; (United States) Vol. 31:4; ISSN 0020-1669; ISSN INOCA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English