Wartenberg N., Raccurt O., Mazzanti M., Imbert D., Bourgeat-Lami E.
Commissariat à l’Energie Atomique, FR
Keywords: luminescent nanoparticles, organolanthanides, radioactive probe
We describe an original method based on europium-chelated radioactive measurements to investigate and compare the incorporation (by a reverse microemulsion-mediated sol-gel process without covalent bond) and the stability of two different organolanthanides into silica nanoparticles. In addition, scanning transmission electron microscopy in high angle annular dark field mode was used to locate the rare earth atoms inside the silica particles. We demonstrate in the present study that the chemical nature of the ligand has a strong impact on the organolanthanide localization inside the particles , which in turns influences the final concentration and stability over leakage. Besides, we point out the reliability of the radioactive method over classical ICPMS technique.
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 1, Nanotechnology 2012: Advanced Materials, CNTs, Particles, Films and Composites (Volume 1)
Published: June 18, 2012
Pages: 488 - 490
Industry sector: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing
Topic: Nanoparticle Synthesis & Applications
ISBN: 978-1-4665-6274-5