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The application of luminescence techniques in polymer science
Author(s) -
Soutar Ian
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
polymer international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.592
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1097-0126
pISSN - 0959-8103
DOI - 10.1002/pi.4990260107
Subject(s) - luminescence , polymer , energy transfer , excimer , nanotechnology , selectivity , materials science , polymer science , chemical physics , chemistry , physics , optoelectronics , fluorescence , optics , organic chemistry , composite material , catalysis
The luminescence phenomenon represents an extremely versatile and sensitive means whereby the physical behaviour of polymers may be examined at the molecular level. This review initially describes the ‘tools of the trade’ (the parameters which, in combination, confer high degrees of selectivity upon the technique) prior to discussion of their use. The account is illustrated by examples drawn mainly from the author's laboratory and includes applications of energy transfer, excimer formation and anisotropy experiments.