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Photoluminescence of poly(p-phenylene vinylene) encapsulated in mesoporous silica

TitlePhotoluminescence of poly(p-phenylene vinylene) encapsulated in mesoporous silica
Publication TypeConference Paper
Year of Publication2000
AuthorsPattantyus-Abraham, AG, Wolf, MO
EditorChalamala, BR, Friend, RH, Jackson, TN, Libsch, FR
Conference NameFLAT-PANEL DISPLAYS AND SENSORS: PRINCIPLES, MATERIALS AND PROCESSES
PublisherMat Res Soc; IBM TJ Watson Res Ctr; Kurt J Lesker Co; Motorola Inc; Omicron Associates; Univ Maryland; Univ N Texas; Varian Vacuum Prod
ISBN Number1-55899-465-3
Abstract

The preparation of poly(p-phenylene vinylene) (PPV) encapsulated in a mesoporous silica, MCM-41, is reported. In situ polymerization of xylylene bis(tetrahydrothiophenium chloride) yields a highly luminescent, yellow powder with a fluorescence spectrum matching that of unencapsulated PPV. Nitrogen adsorption isotherms show that the pore size of the PPV-loaded MCM-41 is significantly smaller than that of empty MCM-41 and a polymer loading of ca. 8% by weight is obtained by thermogravimetric analysis. Photoluminescence data for the encapsulated PPV are presented.