title: Direct ion exchange of tris(2,2'-bipyridine)ruthenium(II) into an alpha-zirconium phosphate framework.
abstract: The first direct ion exchange of a luminescent metal complex into an alpha-zirconium phosphate framework has been accomplished. A hydrated form of alpha-ZrP, with an expanded 10.3 A interlayer distance, has been used for the intercalation of Ru(bpy)(3)(2+), resulting in further expansion to 15.2 A. The Ru(bpy)(3)(2+) luminescence band is slightly blue-shifted. High Ru(bpy)(3)(2+) loadings lead to luminescence self-quenching.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, P.O. Box 23346, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras, Puerto Rico 00931.
authors.forename: Angel A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Martí
authors.forename: Jorge L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Colón