title: Photophysical properties of methyl triazone included in MCM-41.
abstract: Methyl triazone (4,4',4''-[1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triyltriimino]tris-trimethyl benzoate) has been included in mesoporous MCM-41 (Mobil's composition of matter-41) silica, and its fluorescence emission has been compared in solution and in the solid state. Although inclusion does not affect significantly the absorption properties, a fluorescence emission shift and a behavior similar to the solid state has been observed by increasing the loading. It is believed that this observation reflects molecular aggregation inside the MCM-41 channels. The potential of formulations of this type for sunscreen applications is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Center for Catalysis Research and Innovation, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ricci
authors.forename: Michelle N
authors.initials: MN
authors.lastname: Chrétien
authors.forename: Abdelhamid
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sayari
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Scaiano