A clean, well-defined solid system for photosensitized 1O2 production measurements

Wetzler, DE; García-Fresnadillo, D; Orellana, G

HERO ID

1053362

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

2006

Language

English

PMID

16688307

HERO ID 1053362
In Press No
Year 2006
Title A clean, well-defined solid system for photosensitized 1O2 production measurements
Authors Wetzler, DE; García-Fresnadillo, D; Orellana, G
Journal Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
Volume 8
Issue 19
Page Numbers 2249-2256
Abstract Generation of singlet molecular oxygen ((1)O(2)) by photosensitization with methylene blue (MB) supported in Nafion-Na films has been quantified by integration of the (1)O(2) emission decay at 1270 nm. The quantum yield of (1)O(2) production (Phi(Delta)) in the air-equilibrated solid phase is 0.24 +/- 0.03. Information on the (1)O(2) generation environment has been gained from complementary techniques such as UV-Vis absorption and emission spectroscopy, as well as MB fluorescence and triplet-triplet absorption decay. Results are compared with the (1)O(2) generation by MB in methanol solution (Phi(Delta) = 0.51) and in methanol-swollen Nafion films (Phi(Delta) = 0.49 +/- 0.06). Differences and similarities are discussed in terms of the factors that influence Phi(Delta) in solution and in the solid media. The optical and mechanical features of Nafion, ease of dye loading, compatibility with most solvents, homogeneity, reproducibility and stability of the photosensitizing material makes it a convenient reference for (1)O(2) generation quantum yield measurements in transparent (micro)heterogeneous and homogeneous media.
Doi 10.1039/b517756a
Pmid 16688307
Wosid WOS:000237461800005
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