Issue 13, 2011

A “plug-and-play” approach to the preparation of transparent luminescent hybrid materials based on poly(methyl methacrylate), a calix[4]arene cross-linking agent, and terbium ions

Abstract

A novel methodology to prepare transparent luminescent hybrid materials is reported. Using a calixarene ionophore as a PMMA cross-linker avoids problems, such as phase segregation, and produces a polymer monolith that can be loaded with the metal ion required for luminescence post-synthesis. This approach is versatile and will simplify the production of such materials.

Graphical abstract: A “plug-and-play” approach to the preparation of transparent luminescent hybrid materials based on poly(methyl methacrylate), a calix[4]arene cross-linking agent, and terbium ions

Supplementary files

Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
14 Dec 2010
Accepted
04 Feb 2011
First published
18 Feb 2011

Chem. Commun., 2011,47, 3876-3878

A “plug-and-play” approach to the preparation of transparent luminescent hybrid materials based on poly(methyl methacrylate), a calix[4]arene cross-linking agent, and terbium ions

C. R. Driscoll, B. L. Reid, M. J. McIldowie, S. Muzzioli, G. L. Nealon, B. W. Skelton, S. Stagni, D. H. Brown, M. Massi and M. I. Ogden, Chem. Commun., 2011, 47, 3876 DOI: 10.1039/C0CC05570K

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