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Surface-based molecular self-assembly: Langmuir-Blodgett films of amphiphilic Ln(III) complexes

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Title
Surface-based molecular self-assembly: Langmuir-Blodgett films of amphiphilic Ln(III) complexes
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BMC Chemistry, November 2016
DOI 10.1186/s13065-016-0224-6
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Dominic J. Wales, Jonathan A. Kitchen

Abstract

The unique photophysical properties of the Ln(III) series has led to significant research efforts being directed towards their application in sensors. However, for "real-life" applications, these sensors should ideally be immobilised onto surfaces without loss of function. The Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) technique offers a promising method in which to achieve such immobilisation. This mini-review focuses on synthetic strategies for film formation, the effect that film formation has on the physical properties of the Ln(III) amphiphile, and concludes with examples of Ln(III) LB films being used as sensors.

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Geographical breakdown

Country Count As %
United Kingdom 1 2%
Unknown 41 98%

Demographic breakdown

Readers by professional status Count As %
Student > Ph. D. Student 7 17%
Student > Bachelor 6 14%
Student > Master 4 10%
Student > Postgraduate 3 7%
Student > Doctoral Student 2 5%
Other 3 7%
Unknown 17 40%
Readers by discipline Count As %
Chemistry 8 19%
Chemical Engineering 4 10%
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology 2 5%
Engineering 2 5%
Physics and Astronomy 2 5%
Other 4 10%
Unknown 20 48%