Surface-based molecular self-assembly: Langmuir-Blodgett films of amphiphilic Ln(III) complexes
Surface-based molecular self-assembly: Langmuir-Blodgett films of amphiphilic Ln(III) complexes
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.
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Wales, Dominic J.
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Kitchen, Jonathan A.
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Wales, Dominic J.
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Kitchen, Jonathan A.
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Wales, Dominic J. and Kitchen, Jonathan A.
(2016)
Surface-based molecular self-assembly: Langmuir-Blodgett films of amphiphilic Ln(III) complexes.
Chemistry Central Journal, 10 (72), .
(doi:10.1186/s13065-016-0224-6).
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.
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Accepted/In Press date: 23 November 2016
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