“…Thus, in order to demonstrate the possibility of such applications we incorporated Eu(HPhN) 3 dpp in gas-blocking polymethacrylonitrile (PMAN) nanoparticles via precipitation method. [63] The nanoparticles are virtually insensitive to oxygen (Fig. 9c).…”
Section: Oxygen-sensitive Nanoparticlesmentioning
confidence: 96%
“…[62] The Rl-100 and PMAN beads were obtained via the precipitation procedure [63] from the polymer solutions in tetrahydrofuran:acetone (1:1 v/v). The concentration of the polymers in the solvent mixture was 0.2% wt.…”
New europium(III) and gadolinium(III) complexes bearing 8-hydroxyphenalenone antenna combine efficient absorption in the blue part of the spectrum and strong emission in polymers at room temperature. The Eu(III) complexes show characteristic red luminescence whereas the Gd(III) dyes are strongly phosphorescent. The luminescence quantum yields are about 20% for the Eu(III) complexes and 50% for the Gd(III) dyes. In contrast to most state-of-the-art Eu(III) complexes the new dyes are quenched very efficiently by molecular oxygen. The luminescence decay times of the Gd(III) complexes exceed 1 ms which ensures exceptional sensitivity even in polymers of moderate oxygen permeability. These sensors are particularly suitable for trace oxygen sensing and may be good substitutes for Pd(II) porphyrins. The photophysical and sensing properties can be tuned by varying the nature of the fourth ligand. The narrow-band emission of the Eu(III) allows efficient elimination of the background light and autofluorescence and is also very attractive for use e.g. in multi-analyte sensors. The highly photostable indicators incorporated in nanoparticles are promising for imaging applications. Due to the straightforward preparation and low cost of starting materials the new dyes represent a promising alternative to the state-ofthe-art oxygen indicators particularly for such applications as e.g. food packaging.
“…Thus, in order to demonstrate the possibility of such applications we incorporated Eu(HPhN) 3 dpp in gas-blocking polymethacrylonitrile (PMAN) nanoparticles via precipitation method. [63] The nanoparticles are virtually insensitive to oxygen (Fig. 9c).…”
Section: Oxygen-sensitive Nanoparticlesmentioning
confidence: 96%
“…[62] The Rl-100 and PMAN beads were obtained via the precipitation procedure [63] from the polymer solutions in tetrahydrofuran:acetone (1:1 v/v). The concentration of the polymers in the solvent mixture was 0.2% wt.…”
New europium(III) and gadolinium(III) complexes bearing 8-hydroxyphenalenone antenna combine efficient absorption in the blue part of the spectrum and strong emission in polymers at room temperature. The Eu(III) complexes show characteristic red luminescence whereas the Gd(III) dyes are strongly phosphorescent. The luminescence quantum yields are about 20% for the Eu(III) complexes and 50% for the Gd(III) dyes. In contrast to most state-of-the-art Eu(III) complexes the new dyes are quenched very efficiently by molecular oxygen. The luminescence decay times of the Gd(III) complexes exceed 1 ms which ensures exceptional sensitivity even in polymers of moderate oxygen permeability. These sensors are particularly suitable for trace oxygen sensing and may be good substitutes for Pd(II) porphyrins. The photophysical and sensing properties can be tuned by varying the nature of the fourth ligand. The narrow-band emission of the Eu(III) allows efficient elimination of the background light and autofluorescence and is also very attractive for use e.g. in multi-analyte sensors. The highly photostable indicators incorporated in nanoparticles are promising for imaging applications. Due to the straightforward preparation and low cost of starting materials the new dyes represent a promising alternative to the state-ofthe-art oxygen indicators particularly for such applications as e.g. food packaging.
“…NPs can also be prepared by the precipitation method, which is based on the use of two miscible solvents (Borisov et al, 2009;Higuchi et al, 2006). The nanobeads are formed by diluting the polymer solution with a poor solvent.…”
Section: Polymer-based Nanoparticlesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The diameter of the particles can be controlled by changing the concentration of the solution, and the mixing ratio of the good solvent and the poor solvent, respectively. It should be emphasized that this process does not require the addition of surfactants (and their subsequent removal) as in the case of NSs prepared via polymerization (Borisov et al, 2009). …”
Section: Polymer-based Nanoparticlesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Both physical (Borisov et al, 2009) entrapment and covalent (Sun et al, 2006) coupling are used. Physical entrapment of an indicator in NPs is preferred because of its simplicity and reproducibility.…”
The sections in this article are
Introduction
Types of Organic Particle and Scope of This Chapter
Characteristics of Organic Nanoparticles
Methods of Organic Nanoparticle Preparation
Top‐Down Approaches to Organic Nanoparticles
Reduction of Particle Size by Mechanical Forces
Lithographic Methods
Bottom‐Up Approaches to Organic Nanoparticles
Solution‐Based Bottom‐Up Methods
Vapor Condensation‐Based Methods
Application of Organic Nanoparticles
Summary and Future Perspectives
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