title: A "plug-and-play" approach to the preparation of transparent luminescent hybrid materials based on poly(methyl methacrylate), a calix[4]arene cross-linking agent, and terbium ions.
abstract: A novel methodology to prepare transparent luminescent hybrid materials is reported. Using a calixarene ionophore as a PMMA cross-linker avoids problems, such as phase segregation, and produces a polymer monolith that can be loaded with the metal ion required for luminescence post-synthesis. This approach is versatile and will simplify the production of such materials.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Curtin University, Bentley 6845 WA, Australia.
authors.forename: Christopher R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Driscoll
authors.forename: Brodie L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Reid
authors.forename: Matthew J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: McIldowie
authors.forename: Sara
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Muzzioli
authors.forename: Gareth L
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: Nealon
authors.forename: Brian W
authors.initials: BW
authors.lastname: Skelton
authors.forename: Stefano
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Stagni
authors.forename: David H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Brown
authors.forename: Massimiliano
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Massi
authors.forename: Mark I
authors.initials: MI
authors.lastname: Ogden