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Fluorescent Nanoparticles Based on Self‐Assembled π ‐Conjugated Systems
Author(s) -
Kaeser Adrien,
Schenning Albertus P. H. J.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.201000427
Subject(s) - materials science , conjugated system , nanoparticle , nanotechnology , surface modification , self assembly , fluorescence , polymer , molecule , chemical engineering , organic chemistry , chemistry , physics , quantum mechanics , engineering , composite material
π ‐Conjugated molecules are interesting components to prepare fluorescent nanoparticles. From the use of polymer chains that form small aggregates in water to the self‐assembly of small chromophoric segments into highly ordered structures, the preparation of these materials allows to develop systems with applications as sensors or biolabels. The potential functionalization of the nanoparticles can lead to specific probing. This progress report describes the recent advances in the preparation of such emittive organic nanoparticles.