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Published on: June 23, 2023
Eu3+-Directed Supramolecular Metallogels with Reversible Quadruple-Stimuli Response Behaviors
Yan Chen1, Huimin Li1, Yakun Zhang1
1College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei Research Center of the Basic Discipline of Synthetic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology of Hebei Province, Hebei University, No. 180 Wusi East Road, Baoding, Hebei, 071002, China.
New smart luminescent materials were created using europium ions (Eu3+) and a novel ligand. These metallogels exhibit reversible responses to stimuli like K+, pH, F-, and mechanical force, enabling tunable luminescence.
Area of Science:
- Supramolecular Chemistry
- Materials Science
- Luminescent Materials
Background:
- Smart luminescent materials require advanced regulation and response mechanisms.
- Europium ions (Eu3+) are key components in luminescent materials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To construct novel europium ion (Eu3+)-directed supramolecular metallogels.
- To explore their tunable luminescence and stimuli-responsive properties.
Main Methods:
- Synthesis of a new organic ligand (L) with crown ethers and phenanthroline moieties.
- Orthogonal self-assembly utilizing coordination and hydrogen bonding.
- Characterization of metallogel formation and properties.
Main Results:
- Successfully formed 3D coordination metallogels via synergistic self-assembly.
- Crown ethers in the ligand enhanced energy transfer to Eu3+, maintaining luminescence.
- Demonstrated reversible gel-sol transitions and tunable luminescence triggered by K+, pH, F-, and mechanical force.
Conclusions:
- Developed a versatile platform for smart luminescent materials.
- Highlighted the dual role of crown ethers in ligand design and energy transfer.
- Showcased potential applications in molecular switches and dynamic assemblies.
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