Date Approved
2005
Degree Type
Open Access Senior Honors Thesis
Department or School
Chemistry
Abstract
Experimental studies on the luminescent properties of ruthenium based complexes have shown an excited state lifetime dependence on the solvent and temperature. An activation energy for the metal to ligand charge transfer (MLCT) based luminescence decay properties of tris(2,2'-bipyridine)ruthenium(II) chloride has been determined in various solvents. The results indicate a solvent influence on this decay. A model is being developed to correlate the lifetimes with interactions of the chromophore with the solvent to aid in the development of future sensors.
Recommended Citation
Collin, William R., "Temperature and solvent-dependent luminescent properties of tris(2,2-bipyridyl)ruthenium(II) chloride" (2005). Senior Honors Theses and Projects. 105.
https://commons.emich.edu/honors/105