Multifunctional fluorescent material based on metallomicelles trapped in silica nanochannels

Abstract

Here we report the self-assembly of a metallomicelle/silica nanocomposite with mesoscopic structure using amphiphilic quinoline molecules as both structure-directing agents and ligands. The inorganic host alters the compatibility of the metallorganics to various polymers. The resulting nanocomposite is also a chemical stimulus-responsive material to fabricate sensors. This material provides sufficient physical integrity to be integrated into devices and microsystems.