Luminescent Properties of Europium Complexes with Different Long Chains in Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) Films

A series of europium(III) complexes with different chain length, tris [2-m-pyridylmethanamido-5-phenyl- (1,3,4)-oxadiazole] mono [2-(4-n-alkylphenyl)-iminazole (4,5-f)-1,10-phenanthroline] Eu(III) [Eu(PMA)3Nn (n = 6, 10, 14,18)] were synthesized. All of these amphiphilic europium(III) complexes could form stable Langmuir film at air/water interface and could be transferred onto hydrophilic quartz and mica substrates by measurement of UV spectra in which the absorbance of the LB films at about 288 nm scales showed the linearity with the number of layers deposited. In order to investigate relation between fluorescence properties and the arrangement of molecular in LB films, surface topography of monolayer films were observed by atomic force microscopy (AFM). Results showed that the emission spectra have Eu(III) characteristic peaks and strong emission strength. It is interesting that the molecular with looser arrangement in LB films has better monochromacity, which illustrated that energy might transferred more easily from ligand to Eu(III) in loosen structure films.

Langmuir-Blodgett Films from Schiff Base Aluminium (Ⅲ) Complex

The characteristics of the LB films of Schiff base aluminium(Ⅲ), tris(2-hydroxy-5-nitro-N-dodecyl-benzylideneaminato) aluminium(Ⅲ)[Al(TA12)_3], were studied. The surface pressure-area(π-A) isotherm of Al(TA12)_3 in the pure water subphase was investigated. The molecular area, 0.48 nm^2, is one-third of the expected value that indicates the formation of an aggregate. The Langmuir-Blodgett(LB) films of Al(TA12)_3 were transferred and characterized. The UV-Vis spectra and the AFM image both confirmed that the J-aggregates formed. The polarized UV-Vis spectra indicated that the complex plane had to be oriented with an angle of about 30° to the substrate surface. The IR spectra suggested that the complexation took place between aluminium ions and the oxygen atoms of the ligand rather than the nitrogen atom.

Interfacial Behaviors of Azocalixarene Derivatives at the Air/Water Interface and Photochromism in the Langmuir-Blodgett Films

The interfacial behaviors of the non-typical amphiphilic compound p-methylphenylazocalix[4]arene 1 and p-chlorophenylazocalix[4]arene 2 at the air/water interface and photochromism in the Langmuir-Blodgett films were studied by surface pressure-area isotherm and UV-Vis spectra. The results indicate that they can form stable monolayers at the air / water interface although they have no hydrophobic alkyl chains, and their LB film underwent reversible trans-cis photoisomerization on UV and daylight illumination.

The Aggregates in LB Films of Schiff base Aluminium (III) Complex

The surface pressure-area (pi -A) isotherm of Schiff base aluminium (III), tris (2-hydroxy-5-nitro-N-dodecyl-benzylideneaminato) aluminium (III) (denoted as Al(TAl2)(3)), on pure water subphase was investigated. The molecular area, 0.48 nm(2), is one-third of expected value that indicated the aggregation took place. The Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) films of Al(TAl2), was transferred and characterized. The AFM image confirmed the formation of aggregates.

The LB Films of Dansyl Chloride Labeled Octadecylamine and Its Fluorescence Lifetime

Octadecylamine was derivatized with dansyl chloride (5-dimethylaminonaphthalene-1-sulfonyl chloride) In order to simplify and understand the LB films of fluorescent probe labeling proteins. its monolayer and multilayers in the absence and presence of stearic acid were deposited by LB technique. Fluorescence spectra and lifetimes of the fluorescent products were studied to elucidate the microenvironment of molecules in the LB films.

PREPARATION OF PHOTOFUNCTIONAL POLYMER THIN FILMS BY LANGMUIR-BLODGETT TECHNIQUE

Polymer LB films containing photofuntional groups were prepared by the copolymerization of N-dodecylacrylamide (DDA), which has an excellent property to form a stable monolayer and LB multilayerswith photofunctional monomers. Tris(2, 2'-bipyridine) ruthenium complex, Ru(bpy)_3^(2+), one of the most well-known redox-active sensitizer, was incorporated into the DDA copolymer. The photogalvanic effect based onthe photoinduced electron transfer using the ruthenium complex in the polymer LB monolayer was discussed.

Nanoscale Hybrid Langmuir-Blodgett Films Based on Cerium-Substituted Heteropolymolybdate and Polyquinoline

Nanoscale hybrid organic/inorganic Langmuir-Blodgett films of cerium-substituted heteropolymolybdates(Ce-HPMo) and π-conjugated macromolecule poly(1,2-dihydro-2,2,4-trimethyl)quinoline(PQ) were obtained with auxiliary film-forming material stearic acid(SA) or octadecylamine(ODA). The surface pressure-area isotherms illuminate the formation of the hybrid LB films of PQ/ODA/Ce-HPMo and PQ/SA/Ce-HPMo. The different film-forming mechanism was discussed when the different auxiliary film-forming materials were used in the system. The absorption spectra indicate that the molecules of PQ and Ce-HPMo are incorporated into the LB films. Tapping-mode AFM image reveals a granular surface texture of nanosized Ce-substituted heteropolymolybdate. STM image shows that the conductivity is greatly improved after Ce-substituted heteropolymolybdates are incorporated in the films.

FLUORESCENCE AND ITS ENHANCEMENT OR QUENCHING OF Eu(TTA)_3 Phen LB FILMS

For the first time, LB films containing Eu(TTA)3Phen are obtained by using composite subphase. Eu(TTA)3Phen itself is dimcult to be transferred onto solid substrate.mixed or alternate LB films are prepared. Hydrogen bonds form between Eu(TTA)3Phen and AA or TPP(-COOH). TOPO and SB have a fluorcscence enhanGement effect on Eu(TTA)3Phen. TPP(-COOH) and Fc have a fluorescence quenching effect on it.

Monolayers Langmuir-Blodgett Films of Synthetic Artificial Mimic Molecules That Resemble the Following Tetraether Lipids on Silicon Wafers

This study investigated the behavior and molecular organization of synthetic artificial mimic molecules that resemble the following tetraether lipids: di-O-hexadecyl-glycero-3-phosphatidyl-glycerol (DHGPG) and bis-4-dodecylphenyl-12-phosphate. These molecules were analyzed using Langmuir film balance, ellipsometry and atomic force microscopy. The monolayer Langmuir-Blodgett films of DHGPG and bis-4-dodecylphenyl-12-phosphate were stable on the solid surface silicon wafers. The ellipsometry and AFM results showed that monolayers Langmuir-Blodgett films of DHGPG and bis-4-dodecylphenyl-12-phosphate were present, and the thickness of the observed films varied from 1.2 - 5.0 nm.

Preparation and Characteristics of Stearic Acid/PEDOT(PSS) Langmuir-Blodgett Films

Mixed Stearic acid and poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)/poly(4-styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT/PSS) Langmuir- Blodgett(LB) films were successfully fabricated by the conventional vertical dipping method.Stearic acid and PEDOT/PSS was dissolved in chloroform and spread on subphase containing 0.04wt% FeCl_3.Conductive Y-type mixed LB films was successfully prepared under the condition of surface pressure with 30 mN/m,pH 3.8,and 19℃.UV-VIS spectrum showed that well ordered layer-by-layer fabrication of mixed films were obtained and thickness of single layer film with about 5 nm was evaluated.The morphology image of mixed LB film was observed by atomic force microscopy (AFM).The conductivity of mixed LB film was about 1.8×10^(-5)S/cm and the film showed sensitivity to NH_3 at the same time.

A New Method of Photopatterning with LB Films Based on a Chemically Amplified Mechanism

A new approach to introducing a photoacid generator（PAG） into Langmuir-Blodgett （LB） films to draw photopatterns as a lithographic process is described here. The chemically amplified positive-tone resist system used here consists of two components ： a copolymer, poly （ dodecrylacrylamide-co-4-t-butyloxylvinyl-phenylcarbonate ） [ P （ DDA-t- BVPC53 ） ] and a PAG, tri （2,3-dibromopropyl） isocyanurate （ TDBPIC ）. In the two-component system, the acid generated by the PAG catalyzes the deprotection reaction of P（ DDA-t-BVPC53）, to remove the tert-butoxycarbonyl group（t-BOC） in the exposed region during the postexposure baking process, thus rendering the exposed region soluble to alkaline aqueous solvents to form a positive tone. Photolithographic properties of the LB films have been evaluated. The patterns can be resolved with a resolution of 1 μm line width by UV irradiation, followed by development with an alkaline solution. The LB films can be used to generate etched gold relief images on a glass substrate via an aqueous iodide, like ammonium iodide, in alcohol/water as the etchant. The etch resistance of such LB films is sufficiently good, allowing patterning of a gold film suitable for photomask fabrication.

Structure and Orientation of 1-(Hydroxyl)-5-(dodecyloxy)-naphthalene LB Films by Polarized Fluorescence Spectroscopy

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Novel Mixed LB Films of Porphyrin and Phthalocyanine Based on Molecular Recognition

The potassium salt of monocarboxylic substituted porphyrin acid mono crown ether substituted phthalocyanine can form heterodimer in solution and this kind of heterodimer can be fabricated into highly ordered LB films. The structures of the film were identified by absorption spectra polarized absorption spectra and low angle X-ray diffraction methods.

Preparation and Luminescence Properties of LB Films Based on 4-Hexadecyloxybenzoic Terbium

LB films of 4 hexadecyloxybenzoic terbium by using the subphase containing Tb 3+ were prepared. The monolayer behavior of 4 hexadecyloxybenzoic acid (HOBA) on the subphase containing rare earth ions was studied. IR and UV spectra show that the rare earth ions were bound to carboxylic acid head groups and the coordination took place between the polar head group and the rare earth ions. The luminescence spectra show that the LB films have the fine luminescence properties, and the LB films emit strong luminescence under UV light irradiation.

X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopic Study on the Synthesis of Copper Sulphide in LB Films( Ⅱ )

The present paper covers the formation process of copper sulphide in copper stearate Langmuir-Blodgett films studied carefully by XPS. The further identification of sulfur species and the examination of its change in the reaction have been made. Also the formation mechanism of sulfur species in the special microenvironment-LB films is discussed.

Structural Characteristics of Langmuir-Blodgett Films Based on Water-soluble Binuclear Phthalocyanine

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Regeneration of Q-State PbS Particles in Langmuir-Blodgett Films

The regeneration procedure of Q-state PbS particles in lead arachidate(PbAr)Langmuir-Blodgett films have been studied by means of UV-vis absorption, FT-IR spectra and quartz crystal microbalance(QCM) measurements.The results showed that the mole fraction of PbS particles in LB films was increased by immersing PbScontaining ArH LB films in a Pb￣(2+) buffer solution,followed by being reexposed to H_2S gas.

Langmuir-Blodgett Films and Calcium Ion Coordination of Biliverdin and Its Amphiphilic Derivatives

Monolayer formation and LB film fabrication of amphiphilic derivative of biliverdin 1, diododecyl biliverdinamide [B(CONHC12H25)(2), 2] at an air-water interface on pure water subphase and subphase containing calcium ion were investigated and compared with 1. The coordination in ordered molecular films is much different from that in bulk solution. The formation of ligand-calcium complex was confirmed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.

Formation of ring calcium oxalate patterns induced by domains in DPPC Langmuir-Blodgett films

The ring patterns of calcium oxalate crystals were induced by domains in Langmuir-Blodgett （LB） films of dipalmitoylpho- sphatidylcboline （DPPC）. The result was explained by the defects at the ring boundaries of liquid condensed （LC） and liquid expanded （LE） phases of LB film. These boundaries could provide less free energy and much more nucleating sites for COM crystals.

STUDIES ON LANGMUIR-BLODGETT FILM OF METAL COMPLEXES(Ⅰ)-PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF THE LB FILM OF N-HEXADECYL PYRIDINIUM TETRAKIS(1-PHENYL-3-METHYL-4-BENZOYL-PYRAZOL-5-ONE)EUROPIUM,C_5H_5NC_(16)H_(33)Eu(PMBP)_4

The LB film of the title complex was prepared by dropping a benzene solution of the title complex on the surfaceof water subphase at 25±1℃.The film was deposited in Z type on various hydrophilic pretreated substrates ofquartz,CaF;and electronic conductive glass for different purposes.The π-A curve of the film shows that thecross section per molecule is 125;,which indicates that the alkyl chain of the molecule is basically perpendiculalto the surface of the substrate.UV,IR spectra and transmission electronic microscopy of the film were also obtained.