Issue 32, 2011
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Chemical Communications

Reversible modulation of photoluminescence from conjugated polymernanotubes by incorporation of photochromic spirooxazine molecules†

Daniela Iacopino*a  and  Gareth Redmondb  

* Corresponding authors

a Tyndall National Institute University College Cork, Dyke Parade, Cork, Ireland
E-mail: daniela.iacopino@tyndall.ie
Fax: 00353 214904058
Tel: 00353 214904182

b University College Dublin, School of Physics, Belfield, Dublin, Ireland
E-mail: gareth.redmond@ucd.ie

Abstract

A novel photo-switching system based on fluorescent polymer nanotubes incorporating spirooxazine molecules has been designed. Reversible photoluminescence modulation of up to 60% has been shown in individual nanotubes subjected to repeated photo-conversion cycles.

Graphical abstract: Reversible modulation of photoluminescence from conjugated polymer nanotubes by incorporation of photochromic spirooxazine molecules

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DOI
https://doi.org/10.1039/C1CC12930A
Article type
Communication
Submitted
18 May 2011
Accepted
23 Jun 2011
First published
14 Jul 2011

Chem. Commun., 2011,47, 9170-9172

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Reversible modulation of photoluminescence from conjugated polymer nanotubes by incorporation of photochromic spirooxazine molecules

D. Iacopino and G. Redmond, Chem. Commun., 2011, 47, 9170 DOI: 10.1039/C1CC12930A

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