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Unique emission from polymer based lanthanide alloys.

Raja Shunmugam1, Gregory N Tew

  • 1Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, USA.

Journal of the American Chemical Society
|September 30, 2005
PubMed
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Novel macromolecules with metal-ligand interactions were synthesized. These polymers exhibit tunable luminescence, creating unique colors and thermochromic properties when incorporating lanthanide ions.

Area of Science:

  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Supramolecular Chemistry

Background:

  • Metal-ligand interactions offer unique properties to macromolecules.
  • Controlled polymerization techniques enable precise macromolecular design.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize novel macromolecules with activated esters for terpyridine incorporation.
  • To investigate the luminescent and thermochromic properties of lanthanide-functionalized polymers.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of macromolecules via Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization (ATRP).
  • Incorporation of terpyridine ligands into the polymer backbone.
  • Functionalization with Europium (Eu3+) and Terbium (Tb3+) ions.

Main Results:

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  • Polymers functionalized with Eu3+ emitted pink light; Tb3+ emitted green light.
  • Co-incorporation of Eu3+ and Tb3+ at a 1:1 ratio produced yellow luminescence.
  • Selective thermochromism was observed, shifting from yellow to orange/pink above 50°C.

Conclusions:

  • Novel metal-functionalized polymers with tunable luminescence were successfully synthesized.
  • The combination of different lanthanide ions allows for the creation of "alloyed" luminescent materials.
  • These materials exhibit responsive thermochromic behavior, indicating potential for advanced optical applications.