Rare-earth nitroquinolinates: Visible-light-sensitizable near-infrared emitters in aqueous solution

R. Van Deun, P. Fias, Peter Nockemann, K. Van Hecke, L. Van Meervelt, K. Binnemans

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Abstract

Water-soluble, stable, and easily synthesizable 1:4 complexes of rare-earth ions with 8-hydroxy-5-nitroquinolinate ligands have been prepared. These complexes can be sensitized by visible light with wavelengths up to 480 nm and show near-infrared emission in aqueous solution. The incorporation of a nitro group in the quinoline moiety shifts its absorption bands to longer wavelengths and also increases its molar absorptivity by a factor of 2.5, thereby significantly enhancing its light-harvesting power. The presence of the nitro group also increases the solubility of the resulting complexes, making them water-soluble. (c) Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, 69451 Weinheim, Germany, 2007.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)302-305
Number of pages4
JournalEuropean Journal of Inorganic Chemistry
Volume2
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Inorganic Chemistry

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