Temperature-dependent fluorescence of Cu 5 metal clusters: A molecular thermometer

Daniele Cauzzi*, Roberto Pattacini, Massimiliano Delferro, Francesca Dini, Corrado Di Natale, Roberto Paolesse, Sara Bonacchi, Marco Montalti, Nelsi Zaccheroni, Matteo Calvaresi, Francesco Zerbetto, Luca Prodi

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Abstract

The heat is on: A Cu 5 metal cluster presents distinctive photophysical properties that result in a temperature-dependent fluorescent quantum yield and excited-state lifetime between -45 and +80 °C, both in solution and as a solid. Unprecedented accuracy in temperature determination by fluorescence measurements was achieved with this complex, thus making it suitable for applications in, for example, biology and (nano)materials research.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)9662-9665
Number of pages4
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume51
Issue number38
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 17 2012

Keywords

  • cluster compounds
  • copper
  • fluorescence lifetime
  • luminescence
  • molecular thermometer

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • Catalysis

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