Novel lanthanide luminescent materials : sensing in solution and on solid surfaces
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Laura Truman, 'Novel lanthanide luminescent materials : sensing in solution and on solid surfaces', [thesis], Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Chemistry, 2012, pp 380Download Item:
Abstract:
This thesis entitled "Novel Lanthanide Luminescent Materials: Sensing in Solution and on
Solid Surfaces" is divided into seven chapters. Chapter 1, the introduction, is divided into two
sections. The first half introduces the field of luminescent sensing, with a brief description of
some fluorescent based sensors previously developed. The unique photophysical properties
that the lanthanide metal ions have to offer are next discussed as an advantage over
fluorescent emitting sensors. A review on the advances of lanthanide based probes reported in
the literature and within the Gunnlaugsson research group is presented. The remainder of
Chapter 1 gives a brief introduction into gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), from their discovery to
more recent advances such as functionalisation with lanthanides. A review of some recent
AuNPs functionalised probes is also discussed. The Chapter concludes with a description of
the research conducted in each of the subsequent Chapters.
Author: Truman, Laura
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Gunnlaughsson, ThorfinnurQualification name:
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Publisher:
Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of ChemistryNote:
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