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Electroluminescence
Author(s) -
Velasco Jaime González
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
electroanalysis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.574
H-Index - 128
eISSN - 1521-4109
pISSN - 1040-0397
DOI - 10.1002/elan.1140030405
Subject(s) - electroluminescence , chemiluminescence , luminescence , electrochemiluminescence , excited state , chemistry , nanotechnology , materials science , combinatorial chemistry , electrode , optoelectronics , physics , atomic physics , layer (electronics)
A definition of electrogenerated luminescence (ECL) is given. Chemiluminescent reactions of different kinds are cited, as well as various types of pathway to the formation of the emitting excited state. After a consideration of the energetic and kinetic requirements for ECL‐producing reactions, the experimental conditions are examined. The important concept of ECL efficiency is introduced, as well as the feasibility of elucidating the mechanisms of ECL reactions. Some interesting new ECL systems are mentioned, together with examples of analytical applications of such schemes.