Abstract
The anisotropic emission properties of an Eu(III)-MWCNTs-based nanocomposite PNIPAAm hydrogel is induced upon application of a 10 T magnetic field, the latter dictating the alignment of the carbon nanotubes. This structuration creates directional highways for light to be preferentially absorbed, giving rise to orientation-dependent light emission intensity. Thermal control of the transparency of the aqueous matrix also allowed a stimulus-induced switching of the materials' emission properties.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 2462-2467 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Advanced materials |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue number | 17 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 7 May 2013 |
Keywords
- anisotropy
- carbon nanotubes
- Eu(III) complex
- lanthanides
- luminescence
- magneto-oriented material
- MWCNTs
- phase transitions
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Wouters, J. (Manager), Aprile, C. (Manager) & Fusaro, L. (Manager)
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