Mesostructured silica/block copolymer composites as hosts for optically limiting tetraphenylporphyrin dye molecules

Authors :: Melosh, Nicholas A.
Steinbeck, Christian A.
Scott, Brian J.
Hayward, Ryan C.
Chmelka, Bradley F.
Davidson, Patrick
Stucky, Galen D.
Source :: Journal of Physical Chemistry B. August 12, 2004, Vol. 108 Issue 32, p11909, 6 p.
Publication Year :: 2004
Abstract: The use of transparent silica-block copolymer composites as host matrices for optically limiting dye molecules is studied. The resulting increase in dye solubility and photophysical stability is examined.

Subjects :: Chemistry, Physical and theoretical -- Research
Porphyrins -- Structure
Silica -- Chemical properties
Block copolymers -- Structure
Chemicals, plastics and rubber industries

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